About La Dispute
“This century, as has been pointed out many times, is the century of emigration, enforced and voluntary. That is to say a century of partings without end, and a century haunted by the memories of those partings. The sudden anguish of missing what is no longer there is like suddenly coming upon a jar which has fallen and broken into fragments. Alone you collect the pieces, discover how to fit them together and then carefully stick them to one another, one by one. Eventually the jar is reassembled but it is not the same as it was before. It has become both flawed, and more precious. Something comparable happens to the image of a loved place or a loved person when kept in the memory after separation.” -John Berger
La Dispute is a five-piece band from Grand Rapids, MI. Most frequently referred to as Post-Hardcore (but sometimes also Progressive Rock and Screamo), La Dispute has spent roughly the last year of its existence writing and recording their first full length album, called "Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair," in hopes of accurately displaying their growth both as individuals and as a single artistic unit while creating an end product that encourages the listener to both think and feel. Drawing its title from an Asian folktale, "Somewhere" attempts to prompt discussion regarding the aspects of ourselves that prevent us from maintaining our happiness as people by documenting both their own experiences in the matter and the experiences of those around them, while musically encouraging the listener to expand their notions of music and art by exploring time signatures, tempos, dynamics, song structures, etc. The result of countless sleepless nights, exhaustingly precise recording sessions, and a diligence bordering psychosis, "Somewhere" is far and a way the bands most mature, articulate, and diverse release thus far expanding significantly upon the groundwork from its previous two short releases. Recorded at Studiotte in Grand Rapids by Joel and Troy Otte with artwork by Nick Satinover, "Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair" attempts to display an unceasing passion for art, emotion, love, community, and any other aspect of life that similarly inspires humanity to create for the better.
Multimedia
Such Small Hands recorded in a living room in Oklahoma City.
Merchandise
Merch store from Hellfish coming soon.
Hey I saw you guys were on tour with Native so I checked you guys out and you guys are sick!!! You and Native are awesome cuz I've never heard stuff like you guys and I'm really getting into it cuz all this metalcore stuff is getting real old, but you guys are somethin new and awesome! Keep it up!
Haha crap I was trying to comment before Maddie did! Seriously amazing show last night. It was awesome meeting you. You guys rule, and I hope to see you around the Jackson, MS area again soon. I promise it'll be more than 7 people showing up this time :P
i was wondering where i could find your white v-neck with la dispute written in black on it. i couldn't find it on your merch site. thanks much. you guys should really come back to GR after your tour.
Jordan, it was very nice to meet you tonight @ Emo's. :-)
I became a fan of your band when I saw yous play with Thursday in Denver. happy to see yous play tonight in TX.
thank you to you and your band for creating amazing music. you are one of my favourite bands and your music means the world to me. I love both your cds.
you guys always put on an impressive show. I bought a shirt too.
I look forward to when you come play through Austin again. safe travels on your tour.
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