Artist description Retina burning laser lights + big guitars + chaotic windmill dance moves = THE PASTIME. Be afraid, very afraid.

Music Style indiepopcore

Musical Influences seaweed, jawbox, quicksand, rival schools, pixies, fugazi, elvis costello

Similar Artists the national pastime

Artist History Formed in the garge in 2001. Recorded an EP in 2002. Moved on up to a warehouse in 2003. Recorded another EP for summer 03 release. Featured on the Affordable Sound/Ear Candy Comp the Asian Man Records/Underground Screams comp and the Austin Punk Rock comp. Destructo-pop from deep in the heart of Texas.

Group Members Andrew - guitar and vocals Mark - bass and vocals Nick - guitar and vocals Scott - drums

Albums learn your lesson E.P. 2002

Press Reviews AUSTIN CHRONICLE: April 11, 2003 The National Pastime's lyrical honesty on Learn your lesson can only be matched by the quartet's vacuum-sealed riffage. "Long Way Home" is the anthem Good Charlotte might have written if they were any good.

Location Austin, TX - USA

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