Side By Side (band)
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Side By Side was an American hardcore punk
band on Revelation Records
. They were a band from NY of youth crew
persuasion. Recorded output was limited to a single 7", You're Only Young Once...
Their 7" was the fifth record released by Revelation Records.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band on Revelation Records
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
. They were a band from NY of youth crew
Youth crew
Youth crew is a music subgenre of hardcore punk attributed to the band Youth of Today who were primarily active during the early to mid-1980s particularly during the New York hardcore scene of 1988...
persuasion. Recorded output was limited to a single 7", You're Only Young Once...
You're Only Young Once...
The You're Only Young Once... EP was the only release from the hardcore punk band Side by Side. It was released as Revelation Records number 5 in 1988. Nine years later, it was rereleased as a 22-song LP...
Their 7" was the fifth record released by Revelation Records.
Members
- Jules Masse, vocalist, who also sang in Alone in a Crowd
- Sam SieglerSammy SieglerSammy Siegler is an American rock drummer, notable for his many contributions to the New York hardcore scene.-With Side By Side:* New York City Hardcore - Together compilation...
on drums, who also played in Gorilla BiscuitsGorilla BiscuitsGorilla Biscuits are a New York City-based vegan straight edge hardcore band consisting of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey. The band is currently signed to Revelation Records.-Early career:...
, Youth of TodayYouth of TodayYouth of Today is an American hardcore punk straight edge band, formed in 1985 and still in activity. The band played a major role in establishing the Youth Crew subculture of hardcore, both espousing and evolving the philosophies of the straight edge and vegetarian lifestyles.-History:Youth Of...
, Civ, and Rival SchoolsRival Schools (band)Rival Schools are a post-hardcore band from New York signed to Photo Finish Records, featuring Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar; Ian Love on guitar; Cache Tolman on bass guitar; and Sam Siegler on drums.... - Eric Fink on lead guitar, who also played in Gorilla BiscuitsGorilla BiscuitsGorilla Biscuits are a New York City-based vegan straight edge hardcore band consisting of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey. The band is currently signed to Revelation Records.-Early career:...
, Uppercut and Bloodline from Minneapolis. - Brian Clark on bass who was also in Mr. Clean an early straight edge band from Brooklyn
- AKA - Billy Sidebyside, Billy Clean, Big Billy Bitter
- Alex Brown on rhythm guitar, who also played in Gorilla BiscuitsGorilla BiscuitsGorilla Biscuits are a New York City-based vegan straight edge hardcore band consisting of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey. The band is currently signed to Revelation Records.-Early career:...
. Alex is notable for putting out Schizm 'ZineFanzineA fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
, a notable zine in hardcore history.
Discography
- You're Only Young Once...You're Only Young Once...The You're Only Young Once... EP was the only release from the hardcore punk band Side by Side. It was released as Revelation Records number 5 in 1988. Nine years later, it was rereleased as a 22-song LP...
7" (Revelation RecordsRevelation RecordsRevelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
005, 1988)- reissued in 1997
Compilation appearances
- New York City Hardcore - TogetherNew York City Hardcore:TogetherNew York City Hardcore:Together is a record that was released as a seven-track 7" in 1987 as Revelation Records #2.The tracks were later re-released on the 18-track CD New York City Hardcore: The Way It Is, also on Revelation Records....
compilationCompilation albumA compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
7" EP(Revelation Records 002, 1987) - New York City Hardcore - The Way It Is compilation CD (Revelation Records 007, 1988)
- reissued in 1992
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- CIV - Sammy Siegler
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- Sammy Siegler, Alex Brown - Rival SchoolsRival Schools (band)Rival Schools are a post-hardcore band from New York signed to Photo Finish Records, featuring Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar; Ian Love on guitar; Cache Tolman on bass guitar; and Sam Siegler on drums....
- Sammy Siegler - Uppercut - Eric Fink
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