Exitstatements

Milwaukee, WI

RIYL: Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Russian Circles, Unwound, Slint, Facs, Lungfish

Formed in early 2023, the experimental rock trio Exitstatements implements a spontaneous approach to songwriting with careful consideration of rhythm and space. The band delves into sonic landscapes that are both fresh and familiar, creating a unique and cohesive perspective that spotlights the delicate beauty beneath the minutiae of our everyday experiences.

Owen Stefaniak, known for his work with Emissary and Asrava, handles the low-end theory on bass duties. Kevin DeMars, a Triple Eye alumnus with an impressive track record in Vectors of Resonant Prescients, Soup Moat, and Volunteer, is well known for his unique and powerful drumming. Scott LaShay, recognized from his contributions to Northless and Lines and Terminals, provides sparse vocals, delivers heavy guitar riffs, and occasionally introduces ‘glitchy’ decorative textural flourishes.

These three seasoned Milwaukee scene veterans converge, each bringing a vast palette of influences from the avant-garde to punk to jazz. Their approach to songwriting, devoid of preconceived barriers, authentically embodies the diverse range of influences they draw upon. Over the last year, the band has dedicated time to refining their sound, shaping their material into a 7-song debut LP.

We are proud to announce that Exitstatements’s debut LP, “Exitstatements”, is slated for release on limited run vinyl and all streaming platforms on June 7, 2024, via Triple Eye Industries.

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TEI-096: Exitstatements

...the band explore the worlds of psych, post-punk and indie rock on the album. In seven tracks, you’re transported to the band’s grasp of the world, full of warm tones that unleash a calming zen amongst the chaos of it all. Each track feels rich with layers, and it all combines to create something that only continually builds.

Allen Halas, Breaking & Entering
Date City Venue Country
08/10/24 Milwaukee, WI Vendetta Coffee Bar United States
Venue: Vendetta Coffee Bar. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 524 S. 2nd St.. w/ Genau, and Brian Pennington
06/08/24 Milwaukee, WI Vivarium United States
Venue: Vivarium. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $15 ADV / $18 DOOR. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1818 N. Farwell Avenue. Venue phone: 414-242-8200. Album Release Show w/ Collections of Colonies of Bees and Immortal Girlfriend. More information
05/03/24 Madison, WI Revolution Cycles United States
Venue: Revolution Cycles. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: Donation. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2330 Atwood Avenue. w/ Control and KTF. Gallery Night show. Donations appreciated. More information
03/22/24 Fond du Lac, WI The Hive United States
Venue: The Hive. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: W4786 WI-23. Venue phone: (920) 979-9110. w/ Woofsnout & XPLODRS
03/01/24 Milwaukee, WI Vendetta Coffee Bar United States
Venue: Vendetta Coffee Bar. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 524 S. 2nd St.. w/ Nicholas Elert More information
01/20/24 Milwaukee, WI The Sugar Maple United States
Venue: The Sugar Maple. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 441 E Lincoln Ave. w/ Control and Blue Unit More information

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