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HIJK
Indie / Rock / Progressive

"THE PEN AND THE LETTER out now!"

Oakland, California
United States

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Last Login:  5/22/2008
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   HIJK: General Info
Member Since6/20/2004
Band Websitehijkmusic.com
Band Memberstrevor wencl .::. dave tsui .::. mike mahony
Influenceswhistle while you work. you've got to keep your head up straight without me. show to show we go. working's easy when you're going nowhere fast.
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The Pen And The Letter - CD


White "ASL" Tee-Shirt
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Record LabelHIJK Music (self released)
Type of LabelNone




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Photo Credit: Bim Paras

Paper Boat - Music Video! ::


"The Pen & The Letter" now on iTunes
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Download Smells Like Cigarettes.mp3 for Free
:: on Pacific Noise ::


"The Dresser Speaks", "Alibi", and "Smells like Cigarettes" have each been a song-of-the-day on garage band!
And "Alibi" was the song-of-the-week on garage band too!

New website: HIJKmusic.com.


Groove Jet - Live! ::

We Plan To Know - Live! ::
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REVIEWS

“The songs on HIJK’s full-length debut, The Pen and the Letter, seem to flow effortlessly together like a well-planned symphony” - West Coast Performer

“It’s rare for an independent rock band to put half as much time into an album” - East Bay Express

“A supremely successful partnership” - Amplifier Magazine

“Their easygoing, effortlessly upbeat sound smacks of radio play and heavy MTV2 rotation” - Albondigas

“110% into making unabashedly shiny, emotionally driven pop music” - The Bay Bridged

“The Pen and the Letter is made up of dark, yet poppy indie rock. It’s melodic and catchy… full of sudden twists and turns that make the listening experience somewhat addictive” - Nascent

“Word of mouth is spreading about HIJK’s live show” - SFist

“…they thrive on what we’ll call the three D’s — discipline, diligence, and attention to detail” - West Coast Performer

“The perky pop of [HIJK] is like the potato chips, lightly salted, and with a hint of vinegary dance-synth“ - Flavorpill

“highly varied and engrossing songs” - Super Seven

“Hell, if sleighbells are involved, can it not be wonderful?” - Birdmonster

“[HIJK] will be stirring the Bay Area for some time no doubt” - Smother Magazine

"Here is a great band that I would expect to hit it big, at least in the indie world” - Punk Rock Parents

“Silly name, promising band” - Devil In The Woods Magazine

"Tastefully delicate art pop" - SF Bay Guardian (Ezra Provost)

"Unexpected and expertly wielded... Fans of weirdo pop of all kinds, including art-, math-, indie-, and -punk, won’t miss this one." - SF Weekly (Hiya Swanhuyser)

"Many of the songs evolve significantly as they go... layered with complex melodic passages that unfold over repeated listens." - The Bay Bridged


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HIJK's Friends Comments
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The Paper Sons





Jun 13 2008 7:06 PM

Hope you guys can join us for a night of awesomeness this Sunday at du Nord!
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Love is Chemicals





Jun 12 2008 11:27 AM

I'm excited for all this on Saturday night:
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Love, Nate.
Venus Verse





Jun 4 2008 6:40 PM

"An artist is someone who produces things that people don't need to have but that he - for some reason - thinks it would be a good idea to give them."

Andy Warhol
------------------------------------
so on that note , here is a reminder to all U
U's out there in myspaceland ..........incase you didnt know
or receive the cordial invitation ............. our new little debut EP "Phazes" is out and available to U

for a limited time
free dowload ! ! !

it is 4 your listening
Pleasuah

:> VV

PS if you already have downloaded or have a copy, then
thanks a gazillion, and thanks for being a power animal
CLEVIS





Jun 1 2008 9:57 PM



new album just released
6 songs/+30 minutes
$7 - includes shipping
Visit our myspace or clevisband. com to purchase, or click here

-Ken
Maxd On Jazmine





May 22 2008 8:10 PM

Thanks for the add. You rock!! Stop by anytime you are looking for new music.
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rademacher





May 8 2008 3:33 PM

ghost ghost





May 6 2008 7:41 PM

YO, Miss you guys. Check it out: we finished recording. 2 tracks available on our MySpace page.
Superthief





May 3 2008 4:03 PM

Hope you can come to Blakes this Friday night! Please click on the poster to order tickets!



Kidnapper Bell





Apr 29 2008 2:50 PM

Hello. Im still loving off the tunes.

We have uploaded a new song to our profile if anyone would like to have a listen.

Thanks

......................................
"Kidnapper Bell - "Q and Not U for the Bloc Party generation"
ghost ghost





Apr 28 2008 1:44 PM

I have listened to Alibi everyday for 7 days. Now I am invincible.
Thank you HIJK!
Android Hero





Apr 25 2008 2:22 AM

Thank you for your addition into Gort's binary routine.
Gort is very pleased with your friendship.
Brian Velez





Apr 22 2008 11:56 PM

Many thanks for the add.
Company Car





Apr 20 2008 4:58 PM

Hey HIJK!
"Think Queens of the Stone Age mixed with Green Day and the Get Up Kids. Their high-energy live performances continue to make them a favorite."
- FuncheapSF .com
We'll be @ Slims SF April 25th Friday NIght! Don't miss it!
..click the flyer to get Tix Online!..
Cheers!
The Paper Sons





Apr 11 2008 11:08 AM

Come on out and rock with paper!
Scissors everywhere will be jealous...
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Nicole G.





Apr 4 2008 10:42 AM

Dave Kicks- Ass!!!
Rawbird





Mar 20 2008 8:59 AM

The video is awesome. I'll bet there's quite a story about the making of it.
Kidnapper Bell





Mar 14 2008 4:09 PM

Ello, we got compared to yous in a review, hence the addage.Been listening to your songs.Very good indeed!


Liam
Vero





Feb 27 2008 5:53 PM

Hey guys! Great show at BOTH last Friday. Loved the paper boat video at the end. Look forward to seeing more performances. Take Care!
Allie J





Feb 22 2008 5:39 PM

You guys always manage to have shows on days that I can easily go. I <3 you.
The Clarences





Feb 20 2008 1:20 AM

THE CLARENCES love & support HIJK!!!!
Raised By Robots





Feb 11 2008 9:28 PM

ah, yes. tomorrow is a fine day for a rock and roll music show, no? please join us as we sway to and fro, whilst enjoying all of the latest easy listening classice. cafe du nord, 9:30pm tuesday, the year two thousand and 8 why? cuz it's a tuesday.
The Paper Sons





Feb 9 2008 2:43 PM

Hey, come check us out @ Café du Nord on Tuesday!


Matchu pichu





Feb 8 2008 3:55 PM

great video!!! i've never seen anyone ride a ladder...
FunWhenBored.com (JENNA)





Feb 8 2008 2:08 AM


glitter note Graphics from FunWhenBored.Com!
The Deluge





Feb 6 2008 8:13 PM

Hey there :) If you're in the Redlands/IE area this Saturday, stop by for some good tunes (and drinks) -peace
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The Bruises





Feb 4 2008 11:48 AM

Hope you guys can make it!


Company Car