Self Defense Family, Wildhoney, Somerset Thrower

Self Defense Family are one of the most interesting bands in contemporary independent music. Formed in 2003 in Albany, New York, they are now a musical collective spread across two US coasts and Europe. Their musical output is as varied as their curiosity and ambition. At first influenced by revolution summer and melodic Dischord bands, in recent years the band has grown into a new phase where they explore post-hardcore territory reminiscent of Lungfish and Wilderness, as well as delve into the alt-country of Drive-By Truckers. After a full-length on Revelation Records, Self Defense have most recently released several LPs and EPs on Deathwish Inc as well as the 12” MLP “Duets" on Iron Pier, as well as many other 7”s and EPs.


Wild honey are a indie-pop quartet from Baltimore, MD whose music integrates elements of shoegaze and alt-rock into something melodic, loud, arresting, but also thoroughly enjoyable. They followed a cult hit 7” on Photobooth Records with an LP on Deranged Records and a forthcoming 12” EP on Topshelf Records.


Somerset Thrower are a indie/grunge fourpiece from Long Island that features former members of The Agent. They recently released an EP on Dead Broke Records (Iron Chic), “Falling Swingers," containing four catchy, urgent & hook-laden 90's influenced punk songs- think Garden Variety meets The Agent– and have an EP on Iron Pier planned for spring 2015.