John Schmersal

surviving members of Brainiac reformed for Bell House tribute w/ GvsB, Les Savy Fav & more (pics, video)

Members of The Wrens, The Dismemberment Plan, Hole, Chrome Cranks, and more came out for a very special evening.

Brainiac tribute happening in NYC with mems of GvsB, D-Plan, Wrens, much more

A tribute show to Brainiac is happening in NYC, and footage will be used in the upcoming documentary on the band. The show will feature surviving members of Brainiac, plus members of Girls Against Boys (who also headline), The Dismemberment Plan, The Wrens, Hole, Les Savy Fav, Hella, Chrome Cranks, and more…

Vertical Scratchers (mem Brainaic/Enon) releasing debut LP on Merge (stream a track)

Vertical Scratchers is the new project of John Schmersal (of ’90s noise rockers Brainiac and founder of the tamer but still rockin’ Enon) and Christian Beaulieu (of Triclops…

Caribou Vibration Ensemble (w/ Marshall Allen) & other Flaming Lips news (new album, state song, Arcade Fire love)

Message from Caribou: Summer Festivals. Caribou Vibration Ensemble. Marshall Allen. Daphni. John Schmersal. Hey everyone, I’m sorry for the long silence…