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The Great Explainer | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Trenton, NJ[1], Asbury Park, NJ United States |
| Genres | Punk Rock, Post Hardcore |
| Years active | 2008-Present |
| Labels | Chunksaah Records[2], Panic State Records |
| Members | Sean Bystrzycki Nick Rosica Zach Miller Brian Manser |
| Website | www.facebook.com/thegreatexplainer |
The Great Explainer is an American punk/post-hardcore band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Asbury Park, New Jersey. The current line-up is Sean Bystrzycki on guitar and vocals, Nick Rosica on bass, Brian Manser on guitar and Zach Miller on drums.
History[edit]
The Great Explainer was formed in 2008[3] by Sean Bystrzycki and Nick Rosica, along with original members Matt Vaneekhoven on guitar and vocals and Greg Karlowistch on drums.[4]
In 2010[5], the group its first EP, entitled "The Way Things Swell" on Chunksaah Records[6][7][8] It was recorded[9], produced and mixed by Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls[10]
In 2011, Greg joined Luther and was replaced by Zach Miller on drums. In 2012, Matt left the band and was replaced by Brian Manser on guitar.[11]
In 2010[12], 2011[13] and 2012,[14] the group performed at The Fest[15] in Gainesville, Florida
In 2013, it was announced that the band's debut full length, Medicine Shield will be available through Panic State Records early 2014.[16]
Band Members[edit]
- Current members
- Sean Bystrzycki – vocals, guitar (2008–Present)
- Nick Rosica – bass (2008–Present)
- Brian Manser – guitar (2012–Present)
- Zach Miller – drums (2011–Present)
- Past members
- Greg Karlowitsch - Drums (2008-2011)
- Matt Vaneekhoven - Guitar/Vocals (2008-2012)
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Medicine Shield (2014, LP – Panic State Records)
EPs[edit]
- The Way Things Swell (2010, 10" – Chunksaah Records)[17][18]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/38938/streams-the-great-explainer-the-way-things-swell
- ^ http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-things-swell-the-great-explainer/19862887?ean=798546259012
- ^ http://www.panicstaterecords.com/the-great-explainer/
- ^ Frost, Scott (September 18, 2008). "The Great Explainer: four young minds that sound great together", The Trentonian. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=182833&
- ^ http://www.beartrappr.com/test/Beartrap%20Website%20bios/The%20Great%20Explainer%20bio.pdf
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/37022/the-great-explainer-signs-to-chunksaah
- ^ http://rvamag.com/articles/full/8239/show-review-the-riot-beforeworn-in-redthe-great-explainer
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/38191/the-great-explainer-to-release-the-way-things-swell-on-july-13th-via-chunksaah
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/Great-Explainer-The-Way-Things-Swell/release/4198644
- ^ http://facebook.com/thegreatexplainer
- ^ http://www.thefestfl.com/fest9schedule.html
- ^ http://thefestfl.com/fest10schedule.html
- ^ http://www.thefestfl.com/fest11/schedule
- ^ http://www.thefestfl.com/fest11/band/517/The-Great-Explainer
- ^ http://www.panicstaterecords.com/new-bands-new-records-new-site-same-bunch-of-assholes-2/
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/review/9821/the-great-explainer-the-way-things-swell-10-inch
- ^ http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/the-great-explainer-the-way-things-swell-
External links[edit]
- The Great Explainer's official Facebook
- The Great Explainer's official Bandcamp
- Chunksaah Records
- Panic State Records
Category:American punk rock groups
Category:Musical groups from Pennsylvania
Category:Musical groups from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Category:Musical groups from Asbury Park, New Jersey
Category:Musical groups established in 2008