Memories from the Space Age formed in late 2007 in Washington, DC. Raised on 80s harDCore, and fed a steady diet of post-punk and post-hardcore, the band finds influence and inspiration in a wide spectrum of sounds. Guitar and bass lines weave effortlessly up, down, over and around each other creating a sound that’s jagged, angular, dynamic, and atmospheric.
Their June 2009 self-released debut, “Let’s End This Right Here,” was recorded and mixed by J. Robbins (Government Issue, Jawbox, and Burning Airlines) over five days at the Magpie Cage in Baltimore, MD and mastered by T.J. Lipple at Silver Sonya in Arlington, VA.
Shortly after recording “Let’s End This Right Here”, founding member Chris D’Amore moved overseas. The band reworked much of their material to continue as a 3 piece before inviting keyboardist, and secondary drummer, Mike Sparrow to join in November 2009.
The new line up is currently working on new material and booking shows through the end of 2010.
Background
Bassist Jeff Unger grew up in DC and played in seminal NJ post-hardcore band Greyhouse. Brian Gibson, drummer, played in Rancho Notorious (former members of Hoover, Crownhate Ruin, and Oswego) and The Perfect Souvenir (former members of 1.6 Band and Crownhate Ruin). Guitarist Jon Lyons played in various NJ punk, post-punk, and indie bands prior to relocating to the nation’s capital. Keyboardist Mike Sparrow is a native of the DC region who has played with The Perfect Souvenir and any number of forgotten ensembles.