September was a post-hardcore band from San Jose, California who were active for under a year. Their members never went on to form other bands, however Ken Shipley of September co-founded record label, Numero Group. The band only ever recorded five songs, four of which were later released as a 10", and the fifth of which appeared on a compilation CD on Simba Recordings.
Despite the band only existing for about eight months, and only playing a few shows in San Jose, they have become a well respected and influential band.
September had a really interesting sound that refused to comply to any one genre and instead melded elements of many. They remind me of Duster-Indian Summer side project Calm at times but with a little more of a hardcore edge to it. Their vocals are mainly clean but some screams are peppered in giving their songs some dynamic. Their instrumentals are very atmospheric and melancholy, giving their whole sound a feeling of moodiness.
Erasmia Pulcella 10" 1996 (Tree Records, Simba Recordings)
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