The Hunches was a garage punk

Garage punk

Garage punk is a fusion of garage rock and punk rock. It is fast-paced lo-fi music characterized by a dirty, choppy guitar sound—usually played by bands who are on independent record labels or who are unsigned...

 band from Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

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. The Hunches comprised bass player Sarah Epstein, singer Hart Geldhill, guitarist Chris Gunn, and drummer Ben Spencer. The band's albums were released by In the Red Records

In the Red Records

In the Red Records is an independent record label in Los Angeles, CA formed in 1991 by Larry Hardy. It is known for hosting garage punk related bands on its label....

, while singles and contributions to compilation albums were released by several recording labels. The Hunches disbanded in 2009.

Between 2002 and 2008 the Hunches released three studio albums to a generally positive critical reception. The group was frequently described as reflecting the influence of the Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...

, the Stooges

The Stooges

The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...

, and the Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Glasgow in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid...

. The Hunches were also known for their raucous live performances, unconventional instrumentation, and lo-fi recordings.

Albums

• "Yes. No. Shut It." LP/CD, 2002, In the Red

• "Hobo Sunrise" LP/CD, 2004, In the Red

• "Exit Dreams" LP/CD, 2008, In the Red

• "Home Alone 5" (includes live material from the John Peel
  John Peel
  John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
  
  Show) LP, 2009, In the Red

Singles

• "Got Some hate/Lost Time Frequency" 7", 2002, In the Red

• "Lisa Told Me" 7" 2003, Sweet Nothing

• "Dance Alone" 7", 2004, Flying Bomb Records

• "Fuck Disco Beats" 7", 2004, In the Red

• "Leper Parade" 7", 2006, Dusty Medical Records

External links

• http://www.intheredrecords.com/pages/hunches.html
• http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/bands/h/hunchesthe.htm