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United States Piebald, originating from the Massachusetts hardcore punk scene, evolved into a prominent indie rock band, known for their unique sound and extensive touring.
Piebald have joined Iodine Recordings to work on reissue projects and new music.
Piebald released 'Piebald Presents To You, A Musical Christmas Adventure' EP through Photo Finish Records in 2019.
Offers Piebald merchandise including Christmas EPs on vinyl, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.
Released Piebald's live DVD/documentary 'Nobody's Robots: A Farewell to Piebald' in 2010.
Released a three-volume set containing out-of-print Piebald releases from 1999-2002, including B-sides and rarities, in 2011.
Piebald released albums including 'If It Weren't for Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains for Us All' (1999) and 'We Are the Only Friends We Have' (2002), as well as various EPs, singles, and compilations, through Big Wheel Recreation.
Released Piebald's album 'When Life Hands You Lemons' (1997) and the EP 'Even After Thirteen Years, He's Still Not Coming Back' (1996).
Released Piebald's albums 'All Ears All Eyes All the Time' (2004) and 'Accidental Gentlemen' (2007), along with the 'Killa Bros and Killa Bees' release (2005) and a CD sampler for 'Accidental Gentlemen'.
Piebald's music is available on Spotify. Their profile mentions singles "Just a Simple Plan" and "American Hearts" were played on college radio.
Piebald formed in 1994 in Andover, Massachusetts, emerging from the local hardcore punk scene alongside bands like Converge and Cave In. Their early years involved recording a four-track demo and a two-track split record, showcasing a driving hardcore sound with technical drumming from Jon Sullivan and deep screams from vocalist/guitarist Travis Shettel. A turning point occurred with the self-released *Sometimes Friends Fight* EP, where their musical style matured, and Shettel’s lyricism and singing became more central. This progression continued with *When Life Hands You Lemons* in 1997, a release that further developed their lyrical approach and introduced lead vocals from guitarist Aaron Stuart.
The band gained wider recognition following *If it Weren’t for Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains for Us All*. Their album *We Are the Only Friends We Have* released in 2002, featured singles “Just a Simple Plan” and “American Hearts,” which received airplay on MTV and college radio. This period marked a breakthrough, solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene. The subsequent album, *All Ears, All Eyes, All the Time* (2004), their first with Side One Dummy Records, incorporated piano-driven compositions, horn arrangements, and vocal harmonies, demonstrating a continued musical evolution. They released their final original work, *Accidental Gentlemen*, in 2007.
Piebald announced their dissolution in August 2007, playing farewell shows in April 2008. The band reunited for two shows at the Bamboozle music festivals in 2010. Following this, Rise Records released a three-volume set of their out-of-print material. In 2016, Piebald announced an 11-show reunion tour, playing at the Wrecking Ball festival and touring with Limbeck. Since then, the band has continued to tour annually, including significant performances at Boston Calling (2017) and Riot Fest (2018). In June 2024, Piebald signed with Iodine Recordings, signaling new activity for the band.
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