Kind of Like Spitting have released six previous records on small DIY labels and done 14 tours, taking a staunchly independent approach to making records and performing. Ben Barnett, the core element of Kind of Like Spitting, is an astounding guitarist and songwriter, and has a punk rock heart and mind; his tours have often made stops in basements, houses, and unofficial venues, sometimes as a blistering full band but more often as just Barnett and a guitar. His work ethic, politics, and the aesthetic of h...   [ read more ]

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