Choke Up Stripped Down - Post Hardcore Punk Goes Acoustic

Choke Up gets unplugged, makes us feel feelings.

Choke Up has announced the pending series release of acoustic versions of their infamous post hardcore songs. The first video was put out earlier this week, a stripped down version of “Wildflower” off their 2015 LP ‘Black Coffee, Bad Habits’.

Fans of the band may have already figured out that Choke Up unplugged is a valuable listening experience with a number of acoustic tracks on the 2013 EP ‘Pilot Passenger / Joaquin Murietta’ and ‘Black Coffee, Bad Habits’’ ending track “Dry Out”.

Lifting the veil of the intense audio assault of a typical live show, and taking a page from the band’s early years of living room sets, these acoustic versions highlight the poetic beauty and intuitive writing skills that contribute to the faultless foundation of a Choke Up song.

You can see Choke Up live and loud at O'Brien's Pub this Sunday, November 8th with After the Fall (NY), Raw Blow and Youth Funeral. 18+ // 8PM // $8. Event details.

  Choke Up | Wildflower | Format Audio Sessions from Mason Marino on Vimeo.

Born Without Bones Acoustic Video + Show Dates

Born Without Bones' frontman Scott Ayotte recently worked with Table Three Media to produce a music video of an acoustic version of “Rough Terrain” off the band’s 2013 LP ‘Baby’ (Animal Style Records). The band is currently on their own fall tour, with a homecoming show on 10/17 in Worcester, but has already announced they have picked up a few east coast dates on the Dead Leaves and PINE fall tour in November, including 11/14 at The Democracy Center (see details above). Follow Born Without Bones on Facebook for additional show information.

Table Three Media is a media production company comprised of talented individuals, each with experience in various branches of the media arts including photography, video, printmaking, graphic design, web design and social media marketing. The culminating point of this organization is to utilize creative collaboration to efficiently provide artists in the music industry with the resources they need to produce album packaging, promotional photo shoots, music videos, social media bases, and general press kits for media advancement. In short, they make awesome things with awesome people. Holla at em.

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The Offseason, Stripped Down and Keeping it Classy

Support local music. Stop by Sound Lion on 1/30 and say 'hi neighbor'!

UPDATE 1/25/15
Happy to announce that Narragansett Beer will be the official beer sponsor for the night!

Bishop And Rook and Boston Scene Party present The Offseason at Sound Lion in Harvard Square on Friday, January 30th, sponsored by Narragansett Beer. This exclusive in-store performance features the softer side of pop punk during the Sound Lion Sessions, a monthly series of stripped down performances by Boston area bands in an intimate setting, curated by local music blogs. RSVP to the event here.

In addition, sketch artist Louis Roe of Squishy Sandwich Art will be doodling the show and complimentary beer will be served. This event is all ages, 21+ with a valid ID to drink. Music starts at 8pm.

Limited edition colored vinyl of The Offseason's latest 10" and digital download cards are available for special in-store prices of $10 and $3 respectively, now through January 31st. Buy some music, and get 10% off your entire Sound Lion purchase (see store for complete details).



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