Lync
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'''Lync''' was a 1990's [[indie rock]] band from [[Olympia, Washington]].
Formed in 1992, Lync was comprised of vocalist/guitarist [[Sam Jayne]], bassist/vocalist [[James Bertram]] and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to [[Fugazi]], [[Unwound]], [[Hush Harbor]], [[The Fall (band)|The Fall]], and [[Drive Like Jehu]].
The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail, [[Candy Ass]], Landspeed, and [[K Records]]. Jayne and Bertram played on [[Beck]]'s album ''One Foot In The Grave'' in 1994, right before releasing Lync's one full-length album on K, ''[[These Are Not Fall Colors]]''. Lync then disbanded in late 1994.
In 1997, [[Troubleman Unlimited]] and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and released them on one compact disc, ''[[Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8)]]''.
After disbanding, Jayne and Schneider played in the more pop-oriented [[Love as Laughter]]; Bertram plays regularly with [[Red Stars Theory]] and [[764-HERO]], and has played with Beck, [[Built to Spill]], and [[Satisfact]].
Despite their brief history, Lync has gained a small but hardcore fanbase in the indie music scene, particularly in the U.S. Northwest. Lync's music is credited with influencing the sound of later acts such as [[Modest Mouse]], Roadside Monument, and [[The Promise Ring]].
==Discography==
===Albums===
* ''[[These Are Not Fall Colors]]'' ([[K Records]], 1994) (CD, LP)
===Singles===
* "Pigeons" (Magic Pail) (7")
* "Two Feet In Front" (K Records) (7")
===Compilations===
* ''[[Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8)]]'' (K Records, 1997) (CD, LP)
==Lync links==
*[http://www.epitonic.com/artists/lync.html Lync] - a short profile and sound clips.
[[Category:K Records artists]]
[[Category:Alternative musical groups]]
[[Category:American indie rock groups]]
[[Category:Washington musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1992]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1994]]