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Crash The Calm
From Left to Right: Pat Smith, John Potocnik, Brian Dowling, Dave Van Nostrand, Dan LeBrun
From Left to Right: Pat Smith, John Potocnik, Brian Dowling, Dave Van Nostrand, Dan LeBrun
Background information
OriginLong Island, New York, United States
GenresEmo, Alternative Rock, Post-Hardcore, Indie Rock, Grunge
Years active2014-present
LabelsUnsigned
MembersBrian Dowling
Pat Smith
John Potocnik
Dave Van Nostrand
Dan LeBrun

Crash The Calm is an American Post-Hardcore band from Long Island, New York, United States. The band's debut full length How've You Been? was released on May 19, 2017, on Downport Records.[1][2][3] The band is currently releasing a three part concept record, titled A Town Named Nowhere.[4]

Background and debut release[edit]

Crash The Calm was formed in late 2014. After releasing their debut single "Holes"- produced by Phil Douglas of Iron Chic and Latterman in 2015- the band steadily performed and toured throughout the year before catching the eye of Long Island-based Downport Records. The band began recording their debut full length at VuDu Studios with Mike Watts, Nick Starrantino and Dom Nastasi. How've You Been? was released on May 19, 2017.[3][5][1] The band then released a split with Long Island Post-Hardcore band Staleworth on August 10, 2018, also on Downport Records.[6][7]

A Town Named Nowhere[edit]

The band entered the studio again in May 2019 at Westfall Recordings with Anthony Lopardo and Ray Marte for their follow up release.[8] In October 2020, they released the single "Devils" and announced the upcoming LP A Town Named Nowhere, a concept record about a town during the dust bowl era in the United States.[9][10] Brooklyn Vegan premiered the music video for the lead single, 'My Nowhere', directed by James Morano, on July 21, 2021, calling it "...a cross between the heavier Manchester Orchestra songs and Balance and Composure."[11] The band says that it is "a song about being addicted to your own tragedy".[11] The first EP, Volume I of A Town Named Nowhere was released on digital streaming platforms July 23, 2021, containing the tracks 'Spring '31', 'Dust & Dirt', 'Devils', and 'My Nowhere'.[12]

Discography[edit]

  • 2017: How've You Been?
  • 2018: Split EP with Staleworth
  • 2020: Devils (Single)
  • 2021: A Town Named Nowhere: Volume I

Members[edit]

  • Brian Dowling - Vocals, Guitar (2014–present)
  • Pat Smith - Guitar (2014–present)
  • John Potocnik - Drums (2019–present)
  • Dan LeBrun - Guitar, Vocals (2019–present)
  • Dave Van Nostrand - Bass (2020–present)
  • Connor Holzmann - Guitar (2014–2019)
  • Ryan Sweeney - Bass (2014–2019)
  • Matt Bodt - Drums (2014–2019)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Kamiński, Karol (21 May 2017). "Alt rockers CRASH THE CALM release powerful, debut record". Idioteq.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Video Premiere: Crash The Calm - "The Ambient Sound of Traffic"". Newnoisemagazine.com. 9 August 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Crash The Calm to Release New Album Next Week • chorus.fm". Chorus.fm. 8 May 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. ^ 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒐𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, archived from the original on 2021-10-31, retrieved 2021-07-27
  5. ^ "Crash The Calm". Downport Records. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Split - EP by Staleworth & Crash the Calm on Apple Music". iTunes. 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  7. ^ "11 new songs you need to hear this week". Alternative Press. 18 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-08-18. Retrieved 2018-08-18.
  8. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  9. ^ Foundry, The Theme (2020-10-30). "Crash the Calm's "Devils" trade community for chaos". Throw the Dice and Play Nice. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  10. ^ Interview With Crash The Calm - Recording A Concept Album, Unique Digital Roll Out & Jinxing COVID, archived from the original on 2021-10-31, retrieved 2021-07-27
  11. ^ a b Sacher, Andrew (July 21, 2021). "LI post-hardcore band Crash The Calm prep new concept album (watch the "My Nowhere" video)". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  12. ^ A Town Named Nowhere: Volume I, 23 July 2021, archived from the original on 2021-07-27, retrieved 2021-07-27


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