Lync
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Lync was a 1990's post-hardcore
band from Olympia, Washington
.
Formed in 1992, Lync was composed of vocalist/guitarist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram
and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to Fugazi, Unwound
, Hush Harbor
, The Fall, and Drive Like Jehu
.
The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail, Candy Ass, Landspeed, and K Records
. Jayne and Bertram played on Beck
's album One Foot In The Grave in 1994, right before releasing Lync's one full-length album on K, These Are Not Fall Colors
. Lync then disbanded in late 1994.
In 1997, Troubleman Unlimited and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and released them on one compact disc, Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8)
.
After disbanding, Jayne began recording under the Love as Laughter
moniker with some contributions from Schneider. Love as Laughter released several singles and one album on K Records titled "The Greks Bring Gifts." After multiple incarnations, Love as Laughter eventually became a full band based out of New York City and released albums on Sub Pop
and Isaac Brock's new imprint Glacial Pace.
Meanwhile, Bertram and Schneider joined Built to Spill
as touring musicians. This is documented on the K Records
release "The Normal Years."
Bertram went on to form the band Red Stars Theory
with Modest Mouse
drummer Jeremiah Green
, and subsequently joined 764-HERO
for two albums and several tours. He currently operates the music label and merchandising company Luckyhorse Industries.
Despite their brief history, Lync has gained a small but hardcore fanbase in the indie music scene, particularly in the U.S. Northwest. Lync's music is credited with influencing the sound of later acts such as Modest Mouse
, Roadside Monument, and The Promise Ring
.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
.
Formed in 1992, Lync was composed of vocalist/guitarist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram
James Bertram
James Bertram may refer to:*James Munro Bertram, New Zealand writer and academic*James Bertram, American indie-rock musician*James Bertram , secretary to steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie...
and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to Fugazi, Unwound
Unwound
Unwound was a United States post-hardcore band based in Tumwater/Olympia, Washington. Formed in 1991, the band consisted of Justin Trosper , Vern Rumsey , and Brandt Sandeno , all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by...
, Hush Harbor
Hush harbor
During antebellum America, a hush harbor was a place where slaves would gather in secret to practice religious traditions. Religion grew to become a highly respected part of slave life. It offered the enslaved hope and reassurance that brighter days were to come...
, The Fall, and Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu was an American post-hardcore and alternative rock band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995. Formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis following the breakup of their band Pitchfork, the band's lineup also included bassist Mike Kennedy and...
.
The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail, Candy Ass, Landspeed, and K Records
K Records
K Records is an independent record label in Olympia, Washington, co-founded, owned, and operated by Calvin Johnson, formerly of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go Team, The Halo Benders and presently in the bands Dub Narcotic Sound System and The Hive Dwellers...
. Jayne and Bertram played on Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
's album One Foot In The Grave in 1994, right before releasing Lync's one full-length album on K, These Are Not Fall Colors
These Are Not Fall Colors
These Are Not Fall Colors is the first and only studio album by the American post-hardcore group Lync.The album was released on K Records in 1994.-Track listing:# B# Perfect Shot# Silver Spoon Glasses# Pennies To Save# Clay Fighter# Cue Cards...
. Lync then disbanded in late 1994.
In 1997, Troubleman Unlimited and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and released them on one compact disc, Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8)
Remembering the Fireballs (Part 8)
Remembering The Fireballs is a compilation album by the American post-hardcore group Lync. It is composed of singles and unreleased tracks...
.
After disbanding, Jayne began recording under the Love as Laughter
Love as Laughter
Love as Laughter is an American indie band. The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Sam Jayne as a solo project following the break-up of his previous band, Lync. The band currently features Ivan Berko on bass, Nic Gonzales on drums, Andy Macleod on guitar and Robbie Lee on keyboards...
moniker with some contributions from Schneider. Love as Laughter released several singles and one album on K Records titled "The Greks Bring Gifts." After multiple incarnations, Love as Laughter eventually became a full band based out of New York City and released albums on Sub Pop
Sub Pop
Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
and Isaac Brock's new imprint Glacial Pace.
Meanwhile, Bertram and Schneider joined Built to Spill
Built to Spill
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. The band has released seven full-length albums. Their most recent album, There Is No Enemy, was released on October 6, 2009.-History:...
as touring musicians. This is documented on the K Records
K Records
K Records is an independent record label in Olympia, Washington, co-founded, owned, and operated by Calvin Johnson, formerly of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go Team, The Halo Benders and presently in the bands Dub Narcotic Sound System and The Hive Dwellers...
release "The Normal Years."
Bertram went on to form the band Red Stars Theory
Red Stars Theory
Red Stars Theory is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed in early 1995 when James Bertram was looking for someone to play guitar with and found Tonie Palmasani , Jeremiah Green and Jason Talley...
with Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
drummer Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Green
Jeremiah Martin Green is a founding member and drummer of the indie rock band Modest Mouse from 1993 to March 2003, and again from July 2004....
, and subsequently joined 764-HERO
764-HERO
764-HERO was an American Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, signed to Up Records. The band's name, suggested by a friend, is taken from the Washington State Department of Transportation phone number for reporting HOV lane violators ....
for two albums and several tours. He currently operates the music label and merchandising company Luckyhorse Industries.
Despite their brief history, Lync has gained a small but hardcore fanbase in the indie music scene, particularly in the U.S. Northwest. Lync's music is credited with influencing the sound of later acts such as Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
, Roadside Monument, and The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring is an American emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their early years, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. They split up in 2002 and temporarily reunited in 2005...
.