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'90s hardcore/emo band Merel reuniting, playing NYC show at Grand Victory

Add Merel to the growing list of hardcore bands that have risen from the grave…Featuring a rhythm section who went on to help form New Jersey’s brilliant Rye Coalition, Merel played chaotic, abrasive, and quite loud experimental hardcore that separated itself from the norm with its unlikely musical creativity…

Obits released 7", made a playlist, announce shows (one is a Norton Records benefit)

DOWNLOAD: Obits – “You Gotta Lose” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Obits – “Shift Operator” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Obits – “Two-Headed Coin” (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Obits – “Pine On” (MP3) Rick of Obits on stage with Hot Snakes at ATP NY 2012 (more by Erik Erikson) Though Rick Froberg has been playing his fair share with Hot Snakes as of late, he’s still left plenty of room for Obits…

What is & isn't going on Sunday? (John Vanderslice/Crooked Fingers cancelled; Samiam, Fenster, Molly Nilsson, Gary Clark Jr, Entartete (ex-Orphan) & more are on)

As we saw yesterday, the power is back to most of Manhattan and many more shows are starting to happen. Subways are continuing to get better too…