{"title":"Pylon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican post punk\/new wave\/indie rock band \u003ci\u003ePylon\u003c\/i\u003e was founded in 1978 in Athens, Georgia. The band consisted of Randall Bewley on guitar, Curtis Crowe on drums, Vanessa Briscoe Hay on vocals, and Michael Lachowski on bass. They were active during three periods: 1978–1983, 1989–1991, and 2004–2009 (Bewley deceased).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePylon\u003c\/i\u003e can be compared to artists such as Au Pairs, Young Marble Giants, Essential Logic, Delta 5, Josef K, The Raincoats, Bush Tetras, Swell Maps,\nKleenex,\nWire,\nThe Soft Boys,\nThe Monochrome Set,\nGang Of Four,\nThe Slits,\nMagazine,\nESG,\nMission Of Burma,\nTelevision Personalities,\nThe Fall and Rosa Yemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of American post punk or indie rock music from the late '70s to early '80s era with a touch of new wave sound,\u003ci\u003ePylon\u003c\/i\u003e is definitely an artist worth checking out. Their unique blend of energetic guitar riffs and powerful vocals created a distinctive sound that set them apart from their contemporaries. With their periodic comebacks over the years,\u003ci\u003ePylon\u003c\/i\u003e's influence continues to resonate within the alternative music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pylon-box","title":"Pylon Box","description":"\u003cp\u003ePylon was born in 1979 in Athens, Georgia. Throughout their brief history, they were able to create influential work that would help foster the post-punk and art-rock scene of the early 80s. Their 1979 single \u003ci\u003eCool b\/w Dub\u003c\/i\u003e has reached legendary status with Rolling Stone calling it one of the \"100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time,\" and was followed by their albums \u003ci\u003eGyrate\u003c\/i\u003e (1980) and \u003ci\u003eChomp\u003c\/i\u003e (1983). The band would break up upon Chomp's arrival, but their music would continue to influence genres, musicians and fans for years to come. 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Includes an extensive essay chronicling the band's history with interviews with the surviving members of the band as well as members of R.E.M., B-52's, Gang of Four, Method Actors, and more. 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