Yr Knives are the perfect band you’ve by no means heard of. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the gamers within the band, however except you’re a Chicago-area native, you’ve most likely by no means heard the music. They haven’t performed a lot outdoors of the Chicago space and, other than a tour-only CD on the merch desk, presently don’t have any recorded output. However when a band like The Messthetics hand-selects a gaggle to open an East Coast run, it’s best to most likely concentrate.
Yr Knives is actually a supergroup made up of some of Chicago’s finest: Andrew Trim and Brian Sulpizio on guitars, Douglas McCombs on bass, and Quin Kirchner on drums. Readers of this web site might acknowledge Quin and Brian from their work with Ryley Walker, and everybody is aware of Doug’s work. This venture, nevertheless, is actually higher than the sum of its elements.
I had by no means heard of those guys earlier than this present and, truthfully, didn’t even know there was going to be a gap band for The Messthetics. It’s at all times a very good signal when venue employees begin telling you the opening band is sweet—however when the sound man tells you the opening band is actually good, you’d higher concentrate. Opening with “Double A (Begin Yr Singing),” the band’s thesis grew to become obvious: tightly orchestrated guitar elements layered over a wide-reaching, free-roaming rhythm part. Did I point out the guitars sound HUGE, too? Large and overdriven, with interwoven elements that had individuals bobbing their heads instantly. The set closed with a ripping model of Sonny Sharrock’s “Many Mansions.” Unbelievable.
Whereas talking with the fellows after the set, I used to be glad to study they’ve a debut file completed that might be popping out on Western Vinyl later this yr. I’m tremendous excited to see what these compositions flip into with full studio therapy. Sadly, this run of exhibits is over, however possibly this recording will get them in your radar for the following one.
I recorded this from my regular spot within the again with the Schoeps MK22s and a very good board feed from Tubby’s FOH engineer Wil, who had the room sounding nice all night time. For those who pay attention actual intently on the finish of the recording, you would possibly even hear me flip to Wil and say, “That was fucking good!”; adopted by Wil replying, “Yeah, I advised you it will be.” At all times belief the sound man.
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YR Knives
2025-05-04
Tubby’s
Kingston, NY
Supply: Scheops MK22 > KCY > PFA + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag
Due to Tubby’s FOH engineer, Wil Wright, for the board patch!
Recorded and produced by kliked for nyctaper.com
- intro
- Double A (Begin Yr Singing)
- Trimnopedie
- Yr Water
- These Chords
- Worry & Trimbling
- Stretch Tub
- Many Mansions *
*Sonny Sharrock
Yr Knives is:
Douglas McCombs – Bass
Andrew Trim – Guitar
Quin Kirchner – Drums
Brian Sulpizio – Guitar
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