Post Honeymoon’s roots go back to a summer night in 2001, when drummer Nick Kraska met keyboardist Rachel Shindelman (both ex-Bang! Bang!, New Black) and brought her to a show at the Empty Bottle.
It took them three years to start playing together and another three to get married, go on their first vacation and start their own outfit, the aptly named Post Honeymoon.
Post Honeymoon strips bare and slows down the pop songs Kraska and Shindelman perfected while playing in other outfits. What’s left are the kind of songs you dream up when you think nobody else is listening. Think Siouxsie Sioux meets the Motels, meets Love & Rockets (without the guitars).
Buzz & Press
"If there were any justice in the world, a record like this would catch on like wildfire." - New City Chicago
"Post Honeymoon are adept at letting silence fill the void as much as noise. They play with dynamics in unusual ways. There is no guitar. They’re heavily influenced by the post-punk of bands like The Birthday Party (clearly), Shellac (not noticeable) and early PJ Harvey (my opinion). The influences are there, yes, but they’ve been digested and what comes forth is something new and very throat grabbing. I’m willing to bet they give a pretty kick-ass live show, too." - Randomville.com
"Post Honeymoon attacks songs with an angular approach that relies on heavy fuzzed out basslines, bashed drums and Rachel Shindelman's eerie voice. When it all comes together, it's a distorted slightly evil sounding wall of noise that's as powerful as an M1 Abrams tank." - First Coast News
"This music is a driving force filled with a rhythm the might surprise you." - The Deli Magazine
"They have this wonderful gothic pop sound that really rocks. Post Honeymoon has a sound all their own... and I’m telling you now; this band is going to GO somewhere soon! Need I add that Rachel’s voice is just gorgeous?" - Love Shack, Baby
“When the music started I could feel it in my pacemaker. I thought, holy shit, I hope it doesn’t blow!” – Rachel’s Mom
“Post Honeymoon has the same sort of tense, dirty post-new-wave energy that made the New Black so much fun.” – PHLP
We like meeting you in Chapel Hill and loved your set. Your keyboard did strange things I've never heard a keyboard do before --- exciting and great. Let us know when you pass through NC again.
Hey Nick & Rachel...I was actually listening to Time Attack earlier tonight and missing you all... It really has been a while since I've seen you guys. The new record sounds fantastic btw! I actually get out of work on Friday at a decent time so there's a very good chance i might be able to catch your show :)
FIREWATER - LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS! Last shows until October!
Jun 26 : Larz, GERMANY : Fusion Festival Jun 27 : Audincourt, FRANCE : Rencontres & Racines Jun 28 : Istanbul, TURKEY : Balkan Soundz Festival July 02 : Dornbirn, AUSTRIA : Speilboden July 03 : Bulle, SWITZERLAND : Gibloux Festival July 04 : Jena, GERMANY : JG Stadtmitte July 05 : Hradec Kralove, CZECH R.: Rock For People July 06 : Vienna, AUSTRIA : Szene Wein July 08 : Linz, AUSTRIA : Posthof July 09 : Suzzara, Mantova, ITALY : Sconfinart July 10 : Steyr, AUSTRIA : Röda July 11 : Bologna, ITALY : Mondiali Antirazzisti July 12 : Milano, ITALY : Magnolia Festival July 13 : Colmar, FRANCE : Hiero July 15 : Paris, FRANCE : Batofar July 17 : Pozega, CROATIA : Dirty Old Empire Festival July 18 : Veszprem, HUNGARY : Utcazene Fesztivál July 24 : Riberac, FRANCE : Le Grand Souk Festival July 25 : Gdynia, POLAND : Globaltica Festival July 31 : Namur, BELGIUM : Esperanzha Festival Aug 01 : Habere-Poche, FRANCE : Rock'n'Poche Festival Aug 02 : Bladel, NETHERLANDS : Bladelse Zomerfeesten
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