--- In superchunk@y..., "mattgiron" <mattgiron@y...> wrote:
> Hey everybody, I just joined the club. I really like the chunk, my
> friends arent really into them though. I like the get up kids and
no
> knife also. Does any one know of any other similar bands I should
> check out. I'm always ready to listen to good new music. Any one
> going to see the get up kids in l.a. in June?
> - Matt

You've come to the right place. If you like the 'chunksters and Get
Up Kids, check out the following. My guess is that many of these are
sitting on Mac's, Jim's, Jon's, and Laura's CD racks...

-> knapsack ("this conversation is ending, starting right now" is
amazing) - this band broke up late 90s; frontman is now lead for the
jealous sound, another great band

-> ashley stove - raleigh, nc band; on 'chunk's label, merge

-> archers of loaf - another chapel hill gem - early 90s; sadly,
broken up. a must for any indie enthusiast

-> seam - band on touch and go records; mac from superchunk was
original drummer. they put out records very infrequently and have
been on hiatus for about 4 yrs. moody, enchanting guitars, soft
vocals.

-> pinehurst kids, rival schools are modern-day derivatives of the
aforementioned, but guilty pleasures nonetheless

enjoy.