The Black Black, Those Manic Seas, Servant Girl, Passengers

The Black Black formed in the fall of 2011 and have been pounding out bass driven post punk that ranges from Mclusky to LCD Soundsystem ever since. After self releasing two EPs in 2012, they joined forces with fellow Brooklyn band Low Fat Getting High to release a split 7". The split was followed up with a north east tour and a rotating cast of drummers to finish up the year.

The band started out 2013 at Mollusk Studios in Queens, along with the help of Stephen Chopek (The Everymen) on drums, to record their first proper release for Money Fire Records. Money Fire #004 is a double single featuring "You're a Danger" and "One Blunt Death Party" on 7 inch vinyl.

Tomo Ikuta (drums) joined the band in early 2013 to solidify the lineup with Jonathan Daily (guitar/vox), and Chris Schnaars (bass/vox).


Those Manic Seas is a 'five' piece band that attempts to push the boundaries of what a rock band should be. The band hails from Richmond, VA and combines elements of post-rock and shoegaze in order to create unique songs that leave the entire audience dancing.

"There are a plethora of factors that go into making a band successful, but when you really start the discussion of what makes a band prosper, you'll find yourself circling around three tangible attributes associated with a truly great band. The first is obviously pure musical talent, followed closely by true uniqueness that sets them apart from the pack. The final, and oftentimes most overlooked, attribute is a tough work ethic, driving the band no matter what happens. Plenty of Richmond bands have these qualities in varying amounts, but no band currently exemplifies all three of them more than Those Manic Seas.

Their indeed-unique lead singer, Kilroy--a towering mannequin delivering his vocals from the screen of a television that sits atop his shoulders--has become the element for which they're best known." - Doug Nunnally/RVA MAG '14