The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring were one of the most popular emo bands of the '90s, epitomizing the poppier, more accessible wing of the style. Along with Sunny Day Real Estate, the Get Up Kids, Braid, and Jimmy Eat World, they helped bring emo from the punk underground to a wider indie rock audience in the latter half of the decade. Like the exact definition of emo itself, the Promise Ring's music evolved in ways that were difficult to pin down completely; starting out as both intricate and visceral, they simplified their sound into more straightforward {\punk-...[more]
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Debut full-length by this Milwaukee, WI band that writes the songs that make the whole world sing. Recorded at Idful Studios with Casey Rice (LIZ PHAIR, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, TORTOISE) behind the board.
MP3 $10.49
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Debut full-length by this Milwaukee, WI band that writes the songs that make the whole world sing. Recorded at Idful Studios with Casey Rice (LIZ PHAIR, SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE, TORTOISE) behind the board.
CD $13.99
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After undergoing the first phase of their transformation from emo underlings to full-blown pop superstars, the Promise Ring released this neat little record and won over all the hearts that still weren't paying attention. Containing two truly superb tracks, [ read more ]
MP3 $3.15
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Right down to its neon cover, the Promise Ring's Electric Pink EP looks and sounds like pure sugary-sweet candy. Musically, it continues in the tradition of 1999's glorious indie pop epic Very Emergency and proves that there's no harm in too much of a good thing. From Davey VonBohlen's lisped intro to the opening title track, it is clear that the band is in great spirits and the overwrought sentiments that gave the group their start couldn't be further removed. "Strictly Television" is an [ read more ]
CD5 maxi $7.58
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Right down to its neon cover, the Promise Ring's Electric Pink EP looks and sounds like pure sugary-sweet candy. Musically, it continues in the tradition of 1999's glorious {indie pop} epic Very Emergency and proves that there's no harm in too much of a good thing. From [ read more ]
MP3 $4.20
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This 18" x 25" The Promise Ring poster was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. It is a highly limited print, hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 125. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason [ read more ]
Poster $30.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This size SMALL The Promise Ring shirt was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on American Apparel 2001 gold tee. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason Munn. The Insound 10 C [ read more ]
Small Shirt $22.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This size LARGE The Promise Ring shirt was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on American Apparel 2001 gold tee. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason Munn. The Insound 10 C [ read more ]
Large Shirt $22.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This size MEDIUM The Promise Ring shirt was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on American Apparel 2001 gold tee. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason Munn. The Insound 10 [ read more ]
Medium Shirt $22.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This size EXTRA LARGE The Promise Ring shirt was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on American Apparel 2001 gold tee. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason Munn. The Insoun [ read more ]
X-Large Shirt $22.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This size EXTRA SMALL The Promise Ring shirt was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on American Apparel 2001 gold tee. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary indie bands and designed by Jason Munn. The Insoun [ read more ]
X-Small Shirt $22.00
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INSOUND 10 CLASSIC! This black The Promise Ring tote bag was designed exclusively for Insound by designer Mike Perry as part of our brand new "Insound 10 Classic" series. The design is printed on a black cotton tote bag. Dimensions are 15" x 14 1/2" x 1" with self-fabric handles. The Insound 10 Classic project follows last year's award winning Insound 20, which featured 20 contemporary ind [ read more ]
Tote Bag $18.00
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