The Snowy Owls - “Kerfuffle” AND

Hoax Hunters - “Orbit”

The fuzz bruz of RVA, The Snowy Owls and Hoax Hunters, have teamed up in celebrating Record Store Day this Saturday.  The two bands have a split 7” containing two songs from each band and are releasing it on 4/20, Record Store Day through Cherub Records.  “Kerfuffle” is static, distortion-led post-rock with melancholy vocals.  “Orbit” is a faster, clashier rocker the is a great counterpart to The Snowy Owls’ effects.

The tracks were recorded by Allen Bergendahl at Scott’s Addition Sound.  Hoax Hunter drummer Tim Falen (Hot Dolphin, Diamond Center) provided some additional mixing.

There will be a limited release on Saturday, 4/20 @ Steady Sounds including a performance by both bands.  As if you needed another reason to visit on Record Store Day!

Included in the limited edition RSD pack:

If you can’t make it to RSD, you can grab a copy of the vinyl at other area record stores starting 4/22.

Hoax Hunters - “Hoax Hunters”

Richmond’s Hoax Hunters has been hard at work recording and mixing the debut EP, EP 1. You may recognize PJ Sykes from his award-winning photography. Fuzzy guitars a la Smashing Pumpkins and Fugazi punk rock vocals characterize the sound. 

photo by Matt Klimas

PJ has a photo show in September (starting 9/1) @ Steady Sounds. 

Also, check out these Pearl Jam covers by the Hoaxy Owls (members of Hoax Hunters and the Snowy Owls) from 7/27.  This is only available for a limited time: