Monday, April 10, 2017
Thursday, May 12, 2016
May 2016 update
There's been so much going on lately, I feel like I needed to just make a blog update like the old days.
First off, as some of you know, Brian broke his hand a couple months back. This has of course brought its share of setbacks for the band. He currently has his cast off but can still barely make a fist. Recordings and live shows right now are at a standstill.
The main thing we had been working on was the 12" for To Live a Lie which is currently going by the title "HOLLOWED OUT". It is going to be 24 songs. I'm really happy with the songs and think the record has a good flow. Definitely a pv/fastcore album. Not as much youth crew influence as I had originally suggested.
My goal (when Brian's hand was functioning) was to also record the noisecore cd "DISMISSAL" while in the studio, and to put my new 4 track to use to record the noisecore tape "AMMUNITION" in the rehearsal room. All 3 of these releases will be on hold until Brian is healed.
In the meantime, I am working constantly on some releases of my own. The goal is to release 5 cds at once through PROBLEMS THEY PERSIST. Two of those have been mentioned on bandcamp: the long time coming "ABANDON" and "ANNIHILATION DOCTRINE". "ANNIHILATION DOCTRINE" will also be released as a lathe through Italy's greatest record label, FOAD. I will reveal the titles and more information about the remaining 3 cds as it comes closer to completion. Fans of our more reckless nature will be pleased.
As for already recorded material, here we go: The split with GOD'S AMERICA is now going to be a cd. It was originally going to be a tape but now is a cd. Me and Andres (from GA) are going to release it as a PROBLEMS THEY PERSIST/NEGATIVE OUTLOOK joint. Our side features 12 songs which retain a much slower pace than our usual stuff with sparse lyrics and GA has contributed one slow number and one fast number. This will be released in the coming months.
There are two releases I have talked to GIVE PRAISE about releasing which are the split 7" with VIOLENT OPPOSITION and the split cd with GORGONIZED DORKS. I am not sure the status of either of these but will hopefully find out soon.
The split tape with LIFE OF REFUSAL is a strange one as there is photo evidence of the tapes' existence but neither band has copies. I suppose at the very least, you could hear our one song from it on the bandcamp (LIFE OF REFUSAL has all their songs posted too)
The split 7" with SCALPED is another one I am unsure of the status. Communication has been scarce from the band and the label. Hopefully it'll see the light of day in 2016.
I recently posted a couple tracks from the long talked about UNTITLED tape. This tape went through many revisions and I had several different plans for it. In the end, I decided to just go with 7 songs that had been sitting around collecting dust. It's definitely on the more eclectic side and I would say fans of the GAZ 66 INTRUSION split 7" would enjoy this. To be released through GRIND PLANET hopefully in June. I am getting just a few copies but will most likely be able to sell some to those interested here in the U.S.
RSR has expressed interest in releasing a "discography thus far" cd. I have been taking forever getting the songs to them, but am excited to get it out there. Because you can only fit 99 tracks on one cd, this will be a collected works from 2002-2012. Some things are still getting worked out so the final tracklist will be revealed at a later time.
In the summer of 2014, a split 7" was agreed upon between us and RABID PIGS. I have 7 songs written for this that were originally in the TO THE POINT/SCALPED group of songs. RABID PIGS are still working on their side and I would imagine this will be a 2017 release.
Many songs were written in 2015 which will materialize in 4 releases at a later date. The first of those is the MALCONTENT cd which will be 10 songs similar in style and somewhat of a companion piece to the HOLLOWED OUT 12".
I mentioned FOAD earlier, and we are also working with them on another release, this time as a split 12" with an Italian band that I'm VERY excited about. I'll reveal them when it gets closer to completion. We have about 14 songs, some of which push the chaotic envelope as far as we could, and a couple other slower tracks.
The other two releases written in 2015 will be two 7" eps, one called DETEST which is a full on pv release (8 songs) and one without a title currently which is more grindy (10 songs)
For the more hardcore punk driven folks that don't need blast beats to survive, we have 3 releases written: RECOURSE, ASSASSIN and DEADLOCK. So keep your eyes and ears peeled. 2016 is gonna be a wild ride.
Check out various releases I mentioned here: http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com
First off, as some of you know, Brian broke his hand a couple months back. This has of course brought its share of setbacks for the band. He currently has his cast off but can still barely make a fist. Recordings and live shows right now are at a standstill.
The main thing we had been working on was the 12" for To Live a Lie which is currently going by the title "HOLLOWED OUT". It is going to be 24 songs. I'm really happy with the songs and think the record has a good flow. Definitely a pv/fastcore album. Not as much youth crew influence as I had originally suggested.
My goal (when Brian's hand was functioning) was to also record the noisecore cd "DISMISSAL" while in the studio, and to put my new 4 track to use to record the noisecore tape "AMMUNITION" in the rehearsal room. All 3 of these releases will be on hold until Brian is healed.
In the meantime, I am working constantly on some releases of my own. The goal is to release 5 cds at once through PROBLEMS THEY PERSIST. Two of those have been mentioned on bandcamp: the long time coming "ABANDON" and "ANNIHILATION DOCTRINE". "ANNIHILATION DOCTRINE" will also be released as a lathe through Italy's greatest record label, FOAD. I will reveal the titles and more information about the remaining 3 cds as it comes closer to completion. Fans of our more reckless nature will be pleased.
As for already recorded material, here we go: The split with GOD'S AMERICA is now going to be a cd. It was originally going to be a tape but now is a cd. Me and Andres (from GA) are going to release it as a PROBLEMS THEY PERSIST/NEGATIVE OUTLOOK joint. Our side features 12 songs which retain a much slower pace than our usual stuff with sparse lyrics and GA has contributed one slow number and one fast number. This will be released in the coming months.
There are two releases I have talked to GIVE PRAISE about releasing which are the split 7" with VIOLENT OPPOSITION and the split cd with GORGONIZED DORKS. I am not sure the status of either of these but will hopefully find out soon.
The split tape with LIFE OF REFUSAL is a strange one as there is photo evidence of the tapes' existence but neither band has copies. I suppose at the very least, you could hear our one song from it on the bandcamp (LIFE OF REFUSAL has all their songs posted too)
The split 7" with SCALPED is another one I am unsure of the status. Communication has been scarce from the band and the label. Hopefully it'll see the light of day in 2016.
I recently posted a couple tracks from the long talked about UNTITLED tape. This tape went through many revisions and I had several different plans for it. In the end, I decided to just go with 7 songs that had been sitting around collecting dust. It's definitely on the more eclectic side and I would say fans of the GAZ 66 INTRUSION split 7" would enjoy this. To be released through GRIND PLANET hopefully in June. I am getting just a few copies but will most likely be able to sell some to those interested here in the U.S.
RSR has expressed interest in releasing a "discography thus far" cd. I have been taking forever getting the songs to them, but am excited to get it out there. Because you can only fit 99 tracks on one cd, this will be a collected works from 2002-2012. Some things are still getting worked out so the final tracklist will be revealed at a later time.
In the summer of 2014, a split 7" was agreed upon between us and RABID PIGS. I have 7 songs written for this that were originally in the TO THE POINT/SCALPED group of songs. RABID PIGS are still working on their side and I would imagine this will be a 2017 release.
Many songs were written in 2015 which will materialize in 4 releases at a later date. The first of those is the MALCONTENT cd which will be 10 songs similar in style and somewhat of a companion piece to the HOLLOWED OUT 12".
I mentioned FOAD earlier, and we are also working with them on another release, this time as a split 12" with an Italian band that I'm VERY excited about. I'll reveal them when it gets closer to completion. We have about 14 songs, some of which push the chaotic envelope as far as we could, and a couple other slower tracks.
The other two releases written in 2015 will be two 7" eps, one called DETEST which is a full on pv release (8 songs) and one without a title currently which is more grindy (10 songs)
For the more hardcore punk driven folks that don't need blast beats to survive, we have 3 releases written: RECOURSE, ASSASSIN and DEADLOCK. So keep your eyes and ears peeled. 2016 is gonna be a wild ride.
Check out various releases I mentioned here: http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com
Thursday, October 8, 2015
RECORD RELEASE SHOW 10/10/2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Interview for Arch Vile Zine
This interview was done by Benjamin Kollath a few months back for the Hungary zine Arch Vile.
Hey there! First introduce yourself and other members of the band. Can you give us the brief history of Sidetracked (main releases, best tours, etc.)?
I'm Jay. I started the band in 2000 and we played our first show in December of 2000. Brian joined in January of 2001 and has drummed for us since. Andrew has played bass for us live since 2010. I've always written the music and lyrics and for the past 12 years have provided vocals, guitar and bass on the recordings (besides the Wrench tape) I did only vocals live for the first 10 years but now do vocals and guitar live. Some important releases I think would be the "One Lane Road Ahead" cd for it was a result of many years of riffs, frustration, near band breakups and I consider it the start of our "second wave". I think the "Hustle" tape and "In Disgust split" 7in showed our foray into the full on short song assault, with a good attention to flow and production. I think our "Uniform" 7inch is our best because of the chaotic nature and it's just my favorite overall, but would like to add I'm extremely proud of the string of releases from "Uniform-Forfeit-Wrench-Self Inflicted split and Gaz 66 split". Those all came out within a short amount of time from each other and it felt good to be that productive and with that diverse of material. As for tours, we did a semi-full US tour in 2008 that had some good shows and in 2009 we played Speed Trials at Gilman with some other cool fastcore and grind bands. Nothing too crazy to report on with any other tours. We usually would go down the west coast with another band of friends. Some people would care. Most wouldn't and that would be that.
If someone asks me to describe the main characteristics of your music, the first thing that comes to mind is that your songs are mostly damn short. Is there some specific reason behind this?
The first record I heard with predominantly short songs was Agnostic Front's "United Blood" and it blew my little 16 year old mind. After that I came across Capitalist Casualties "Raised Ignorant" and that was it. I have a different view on short songs than most people. I think for a lot of people they see them as underdeveloped. I focus on song structure, or more importantly, an alternative to the pop song "verse-chorus" method. That's not to say I don't listen to pop song based bands, or even have some straight forward Sidetracked songs. But for the most part, I think there are endless formulas for writing hardcore/power-violence songs. Mike Watt and Chuck Dukowski both summed up how I feel with "The song lasts as long as the inspiration lasts".
What bands were the biggest influences for you?
I would say my biggest influences would be No Comment, Capitalist Casualties, Lack of Interest and Straight Ahead/NYC Mayhem. There are so many influences that creep up though. Anything from demo era Negative Approach, Poison Idea, Heist, Napalm Death "Scum", Bone Awl, Morbid Angel, Nihilist Commando, early 7 Minutes of Nausea, Blasphemy, Chain of Strength, Sissy Spacek, early Sick of it All, Rupture, Disclose, Right Brigade, the list goes on and on. While that's a diverse set of influences, I'd like to think that things get sent through the "Sidetracked filter" enough that it still sounds like us.
On your Bandcamp page, there’s a preview of your upcoming „Abandon” 7’ EP, which are only drum/vocal tracks. The whole EP is like that?
Yes, that is just drums and vocals with some feedback from the vocals. It's actually going to be a cd that I am going to release myself through "Problems They Persist". It's 24 songs total. It's much more noisegrind influenced than anything else we've done. Andrew and I are big fans of stuff like Gore Beyond Necropsy, World and Nikudorei. It probably doesn't sound like any of those bands, but we are fans. The drums are cut up and edited quite a bit too which could be somewhat reminiscent of Aunt Mary or Arsedestroyer.
How much time does a Sidetracked set take on a show? Is it enough to get yourself through to the audience?
We usually play about 25 songs and that lasts about 10 minutes. I think that is plenty to get our point across. We try to play a few songs from all our releases. At the end of the set, I am done. Some people complain it's too short. Oh well. Keep em wanting more, and if people don't like you, they can go to the corner store and get a soda pop. We'll be finished before you get back.
You got a lot of releases coming up, can you tell us a few words about them?
As for releases that are completed or near complete, the split 10" with Gride should be coming out this year on Insane Society. We recorded 10 rough rehearsal style tracks that I just laid studio vocals over to be released as the "Escape" cd. Next on the docket to be recorded would be the split 7" with To The Point, split tape with God's America, Opposition 7", Gorgonized Dorks split cd, Scalped split 7", Untitled tape, Violent Opposition split 7", Limbs Bin split tape, a variety of stand alone releases, and a full length to be released on To Live a Lie.
What are Sidetracked’s lyrics mostly about?
Definitely more on the personal tip. Venting about frustrations surrounding certain people or situations and sometimes examining myself and my actions. Lately it has been a mix of personal and some more abstract lyrics.
Have you guys been to Europe yet? Is it among your plans to get over the pond?
We have not been to Europe yet. It would be interesting but at this point in time I do not see it happening. I have my family responsibilities, and I don't enjoy destroying my voice night after night. We also are in several bands and live in one of the most often toured areas so we get to play with most of our favorite bands regardless. I've also heard European crowds give you a really hard time if you play a short set. Is this true??
Last year you had a split with GAZ-66 Intrusion from Ukraine, which is next to Hungary. What else do you know about Hungary?
I know nothing about Hungary to be honest! I don't know if I can name a single band. I'm sorry Ben!
As much as i know you have a 3-year old daughter, how is she? Will she follow her father’s path of becoming a hardcore musician? How do you adjust the time spent with your band with the time you spend with your other stuff? Most people quit making music when they start a family.
I do have a 3 year old daughter and she is incredible (but also quite the troublemaker lately!) I try not to expose her to too much hardcore as the yelling is probably very confusing to her and the last thing I want to do is make her yell MORE. She seems more receptive to my wife's Ke$ha and Katy Perry cds. (My wife likes some hardcore too, but I digress) It gets tougher and tougher to adjust time but it's very important to me to continue playing music and not turning into a boring Dad who "used to" do this and that.
How’s the Tacoma scene? Any great up-and-coming bands who you would recommend for the readers to check out?
Tacoma is cool. For Tacoma, I'm really just concerned with what I do and my friends do. So check out Sojourner, Bookburner, Exit Bag, Fever, The Helm, Negative Press, Criminal Code, Earth Control, and Dethrone.
Do you know what an Arch Vile is?
I don't. I had to look it up, and it appears to be some kind of creature from DOOM.
Thanks for the interview, anything that hasn’t been mentioned or asked, and last words?
Thank you! If anyone wants to get in contact with me, email me at j_tichy@hotmail.com. Check out tunes at http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com and check updates at http://sidetrackedhc.blogspot.com
Monday, October 27, 2014
Upcoming releases
It's been too long so I figured we were due for an update. It's actually been a really productive year. We have a rehearsal space and a new engineer so things have been happening.
At the end of June we recorded 12 tracks. 6 of them are going to the TO THE POINT split 7" to be released on Deep Six. Expect super fast all the way through from us. Their side is done as well but I've yet to hear it. They're in the mixing stages and we still need to figure out artwork. In the meantime, go check out their awesome new 7" Give Me a Reason.
The other 6 are going to the SCALPED split 7" to be released on Mullet Death. There are two bands called SCALPED from Northern California at the moment. The one I'm referring to is a one man power violence band that has released splits with Cogs and Sprockets and Agathocles among other things. Musically/vocally I feel we are cut from the same cloth and I really dig their side. Our side has some really short songs and some with a little bit of groove. Here's a an older track of theirs: https://soundcloud.com/exquisitemorbidity/scalped-ignorance-fuels
At the end of September we hit the studio again and recorded 33 songs. 12 of those are for the OPPOSITION 7" to be released on Rotten to the Core. I've mentioned in the past, these 12 songs were constructed out of riffs originally written in '05-'06. It was a fun challenge to myself to work within those constraints and come up with an EP's worth of songs. A fairly eclectic mix but still very fast and very raging.
11 songs are going on a split 7" with VIOLENT OPPOSITION. Expect very short hardcore songs from us, a couple with a metal flare. VIOLENT OPPOSITION is the current focus of Damian from Self Inflicted. Each release varies from the next. The session presented here is very similar to a previous band of his called LIE STILL which features Pete from BENUMB on vocals. Here's a track from that session: http://violentopposition.bandcamp.com/track/obsolvement-of-blame
The last 10 tracks from that session are for the split tape with LIMBS BIN. Expect short noisecore bursts with a droning undercurrent, influenced by Sore Throat. Limbs Bin is an awesome one man noisegrind band fronted by Josh Landes, also host of the excellent radio show INFINITE DISTORTION. To be released on his label Follow Me Into The Laser Eye. http://limbsbin.bandcamp.com/
http://wfmu.org/playlists/DT
The ESCAPE cdep is very close to being sent to the plant. Just working out a couple artwork and final mix things. Music for this was recorded back in November 2013 and the vocals were recorded this past April. 10 tracks, very raw, very lo-fi. Think Negative Approach demo era sent through the Sidetracked filter. To be released by me through Problems They Persist.
The ABANDON cd should've been out by now but I've been taking forever with final mix details and artwork as well. To be released by me through Problems They Persist. Here's some of the tracks again: http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/album/abandon
The split 10" with GRIDE should be out in the next few weeks through INSANE SOCIETY. I will let people know what's going on with US distribution. Here's a sample of what the covers will look like:
The next thing I plan on tackling in the studio will be for the split cd with GORGONIZED DORKS. 11 songs with a little more of an early 80's hc slant with some twists and turns. That set of songs was initially written for the split tape with GOD'S AMERICA but I found out their side was a whopping 6 AND A HALF MINS (which is basically a full length in our world) so some new songs have been written to hopefully reach that length.
The To Live A Lie lp has been an interesting writing process. I keep getting a bulk of songs that don't exactly fit with the lp's vibe. So far that has manifested into 2 different sets: one is heavier and more rhythmic songs and the other is more along an 80's hc/d beat line. The latter will make up an EP called ASSASSIN which I plan on tackling early next year and recording live with the full band on a 4 track. The former is yet to have a home. As for the lp itself, it is coming along nicely and also much more hardcore than I initially planned but I think it's gonna be cool.
Several more releases are in the works as well and I will also post some tracks to some of the newer releases mentioned here very soon.
At the end of June we recorded 12 tracks. 6 of them are going to the TO THE POINT split 7" to be released on Deep Six. Expect super fast all the way through from us. Their side is done as well but I've yet to hear it. They're in the mixing stages and we still need to figure out artwork. In the meantime, go check out their awesome new 7" Give Me a Reason.
The other 6 are going to the SCALPED split 7" to be released on Mullet Death. There are two bands called SCALPED from Northern California at the moment. The one I'm referring to is a one man power violence band that has released splits with Cogs and Sprockets and Agathocles among other things. Musically/vocally I feel we are cut from the same cloth and I really dig their side. Our side has some really short songs and some with a little bit of groove. Here's a an older track of theirs: https://soundcloud.com/exquisitemorbidity/scalped-ignorance-fuels
At the end of September we hit the studio again and recorded 33 songs. 12 of those are for the OPPOSITION 7" to be released on Rotten to the Core. I've mentioned in the past, these 12 songs were constructed out of riffs originally written in '05-'06. It was a fun challenge to myself to work within those constraints and come up with an EP's worth of songs. A fairly eclectic mix but still very fast and very raging.
11 songs are going on a split 7" with VIOLENT OPPOSITION. Expect very short hardcore songs from us, a couple with a metal flare. VIOLENT OPPOSITION is the current focus of Damian from Self Inflicted. Each release varies from the next. The session presented here is very similar to a previous band of his called LIE STILL which features Pete from BENUMB on vocals. Here's a track from that session: http://violentopposition.bandcamp.com/track/obsolvement-of-blame
The last 10 tracks from that session are for the split tape with LIMBS BIN. Expect short noisecore bursts with a droning undercurrent, influenced by Sore Throat. Limbs Bin is an awesome one man noisegrind band fronted by Josh Landes, also host of the excellent radio show INFINITE DISTORTION. To be released on his label Follow Me Into The Laser Eye. http://limbsbin.bandcamp.com/
http://wfmu.org/playlists/DT
The ESCAPE cdep is very close to being sent to the plant. Just working out a couple artwork and final mix things. Music for this was recorded back in November 2013 and the vocals were recorded this past April. 10 tracks, very raw, very lo-fi. Think Negative Approach demo era sent through the Sidetracked filter. To be released by me through Problems They Persist.
The ABANDON cd should've been out by now but I've been taking forever with final mix details and artwork as well. To be released by me through Problems They Persist. Here's some of the tracks again: http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/album/abandon
The split 10" with GRIDE should be out in the next few weeks through INSANE SOCIETY. I will let people know what's going on with US distribution. Here's a sample of what the covers will look like:
The next thing I plan on tackling in the studio will be for the split cd with GORGONIZED DORKS. 11 songs with a little more of an early 80's hc slant with some twists and turns. That set of songs was initially written for the split tape with GOD'S AMERICA but I found out their side was a whopping 6 AND A HALF MINS (which is basically a full length in our world) so some new songs have been written to hopefully reach that length.
The To Live A Lie lp has been an interesting writing process. I keep getting a bulk of songs that don't exactly fit with the lp's vibe. So far that has manifested into 2 different sets: one is heavier and more rhythmic songs and the other is more along an 80's hc/d beat line. The latter will make up an EP called ASSASSIN which I plan on tackling early next year and recording live with the full band on a 4 track. The former is yet to have a home. As for the lp itself, it is coming along nicely and also much more hardcore than I initially planned but I think it's gonna be cool.
Several more releases are in the works as well and I will also post some tracks to some of the newer releases mentioned here very soon.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
SIDETRACKED + SHITSTORM + HOLLY HUNT JULY 22
Ladies' Choice Presents:
Shitstorm (grindcore featuring the rhythm section of Torche) - http://
Holly Hunt (sludgy duo featuring original drummer of Floor (Official)) -http://
Sidetracked - http://
plus guests
$8 - 9pm
@ Victory Lounge - 433 Eastlake Ave E
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
SIDETRACKED, VIOLENT OPPOSITION, LIFE OF REFUSAL, NEW GODS, BURIAL SUIT
Message me at j_tichy@hotmail.com for address
Thursday, April 10, 2014
BLEAK OUTLOOK, 4/12 with Hummingbird of Death, The Helm
Saturday 4/12/2014
HUMMINGBIRD OF DEATH (boise)
THE HELM
A GOD OR AN OTHER
SIDETRACKED
5PM
1107 South 25th
Tacoma, WA
HUMMINGBIRD OF DEATH (boise)
THE HELM
A GOD OR AN OTHER
SIDETRACKED
5PM
1107 South 25th
Tacoma, WA
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Sidetracked in Tacoma with Die Time (Chicago)
- Monday, January 20th @ The Bomb Shelter in Tacoma
SIDETRACKED
DIE TIME (chicago)
BLANK BOYS
VIOLENT OCCURENCE
bring some clams for the touring band
8pm <-----show up early
1515 99th St E, Tacoma, Wa 98445
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
New songs from Abandon EP, Rotten To The Core Comp + more
Here are 5 of the 24 songs from the Abandon EP. I plan on releasing this on limited cd through Problems They Persist. Drums were recorded September of 2011, edited over the course of two years and vocals recorded September of 2013. More in a noisegrind vein not very typical of our other stuff. The manipulation and improvisational feel here is not something I plan on doing more of in the future, but the reckless nature of this release is indicative of what may appear on future recordings.
http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/album/abandon
We submitted a song called Disconnect to the Action For Animals Comp 7inch. It was recorded during the Uniform session. 25 bands total including To The Point, Yacopsae, Rabid Pigs, Disleksick, and many more.
100% of all profits will be donated to P.A.F. (Pet Adoption Fund). P.A.F. is not only the largest non-profit no-kill animal shelter in Los Angeles, but all of Southern California. They are located at 7507 Deering Ave. Canoga Park, CA. 91303 and can be reached through their website,http://www.petadoptionfund.org/
Order here: http://rtcrecords.storenvy.com/collections/68439-all-products/products/1156688-action-for-animals-the-comp-ep-7-download-button-sticker
Download/Stream here: http://rottentothecorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/action-for-animals-the-comp-ep
Last October, we recorded 10 songs on a tape deck for a cdep called Escape. Vocals are still to be recorded. Fans of the Wrench tape take note. Similar recording technique but more of a short fastcore feel as opposed to Wrench's more plodding hardcore punk.
The split with XBRAINIAX is no longer happening as they broke up officially several months ago. As I've mentioned before, the songs we recorded for that were submitted to the Gride split 10inch. Everything on our end has been sent off for that record and I will keep you updated on any news.
We're gearing up for 2014 which will be recording, recording, recording. The first session I plan on tackling will consist of songs for the To The Point split 7", God's America split tape, Gorgonized Dorks split cd, Unnerved 7" and Untitled tape. Unnerved (which may change titles to Opposition) is a 12 song set I mentioned over last year that consists of old unearthed riffs from several years ago fleshed out into songs. To be released on Rotten To The Core.
It's official that To Live A Lie will release our upcoming lp. As of now, I'm sticking with the title that I worked with before, Hired Gun. 2013 was quite a lyrical year for me which for once gave me excess songs and some of my favorites I have written music to. Typically I always have music first and add lyrics but the main goal for this lp is to go the other way around. Expect fastcore with some twists and turns.
There's a ton more going on but I will leave you with this for now. I'm hoping 2014 will be much more productive than 2013.
http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/album/abandon
We submitted a song called Disconnect to the Action For Animals Comp 7inch. It was recorded during the Uniform session. 25 bands total including To The Point, Yacopsae, Rabid Pigs, Disleksick, and many more.
100% of all profits will be donated to P.A.F. (Pet Adoption Fund). P.A.F. is not only the largest non-profit no-kill animal shelter in Los Angeles, but all of Southern California. They are located at 7507 Deering Ave. Canoga Park, CA. 91303 and can be reached through their website,http://www.petadoptionfund.org/
Order here: http://rtcrecords.storenvy.com/collections/68439-all-products/products/1156688-action-for-animals-the-comp-ep-7-download-button-sticker
Download/Stream here: http://rottentothecorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/action-for-animals-the-comp-ep
Last October, we recorded 10 songs on a tape deck for a cdep called Escape. Vocals are still to be recorded. Fans of the Wrench tape take note. Similar recording technique but more of a short fastcore feel as opposed to Wrench's more plodding hardcore punk.
The split with XBRAINIAX is no longer happening as they broke up officially several months ago. As I've mentioned before, the songs we recorded for that were submitted to the Gride split 10inch. Everything on our end has been sent off for that record and I will keep you updated on any news.
We're gearing up for 2014 which will be recording, recording, recording. The first session I plan on tackling will consist of songs for the To The Point split 7", God's America split tape, Gorgonized Dorks split cd, Unnerved 7" and Untitled tape. Unnerved (which may change titles to Opposition) is a 12 song set I mentioned over last year that consists of old unearthed riffs from several years ago fleshed out into songs. To be released on Rotten To The Core.
It's official that To Live A Lie will release our upcoming lp. As of now, I'm sticking with the title that I worked with before, Hired Gun. 2013 was quite a lyrical year for me which for once gave me excess songs and some of my favorites I have written music to. Typically I always have music first and add lyrics but the main goal for this lp is to go the other way around. Expect fastcore with some twists and turns.
There's a ton more going on but I will leave you with this for now. I'm hoping 2014 will be much more productive than 2013.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
November 11 PLF, BACKSLIDER, ROVSVETT, COPROT
s.e.s. presents
Monday, November 11th @ The Josephine
PRETTY LITTLE FLOWER
BACKSLIDER
ROVSVETT
SAME SEX DICTATOR
SIDETRACKED
COP ROT
608 65th St NW
Seattle, WA 98117
$5
8pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PLF/175466989192244
http://backslider.bandcamp.com/
http://same-sexdictator.bandcamp.com/
http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/
Monday, November 11th @ The Josephine
PRETTY LITTLE FLOWER
BACKSLIDER
ROVSVETT
SAME SEX DICTATOR
SIDETRACKED
COP ROT
608 65th St NW
Seattle, WA 98117
$5
8pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PLF/175466989192244
http://backslider.bandcamp.com/
http://same-sexdictator.bandcamp.com/
http://sidetracked.bandcamp.com/
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
New shirts available!
We have sizes XL, L, M, S, YL
$13 ppd, paypal to j_tichy@hotmail.com
International orders, email me
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
SIDETRACKED/GAZ 66 INTRUSION split 7inch available + more
Order directly from RSR here: http://rsrec.bigcartel.com/product/rsr-120-sidetracked-gaz-66intrusion-7-limited-to-100-colour-vinyl
If you're in the US, order it from Rotten to the Core here: http://rtcrecords.storenvy.com/products/1486828-sidetracked-gaz-66-intrusion-split-7
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In other news, it looks like the 15 tracks recorded for the split 12" with XBRAINIAX will now be used for the split 10" with GRIDE. The 10 song set originally intended for the GRIDE split unfortunately didn't get recorded in time as GRIDE is done with their side and XBRAINIAX has not started theirs. So as it goes with schedules and time, we have to make do. Still ironing out details on the split 10" so no release date yet. The original 10 song set will be postponed until further notice. A couple of the songs have been tripping me up for years..
Planning on doing a major recording session hopefully in June of next month. I have 13 songs written for the TO THE POINT split 7" that will appeal to fans of UNIFORM and SELF INFLICTED split. I mentioned last update that I'd come across old riffs from '06 and had been reconstructing them into songs. Things have been going really well there and I've come to 12 songs that I'm planning on using for XBRAINIAX split Part Deux. Should appeal to fans of our IN DISGUST/DEAD RADICAL splits era. As for the GORGONIZED DORKS split, I mentioned Andrew writing a noisecore bass block, but looks like that plan will be scrapped and I'm planning on going with the original 11 songs that were to precede that. Expect very short songs, some with thrash metal leanings. I'm really excited about this. I'm hoping this will be released as a split cd. Still working on GOD'S AMERICA split tape songs. If all goes as originally planned, expect some quirky, early 80's style jams (of course through the skewed Sidetracked filter) In the meantime, pick up their excellent A389 EP, "Our Bones Will Bleach In The Sun". Hopefully we can record more during this session but we'll have to wait and see.
Our good friend John Hoffman (AKA Snyder) of Weekend Nachos/Bad Teeth Records fame has invited us to contribute a track to his Wake Up Dead Volume II compilation. He wants a minute and a half song so expect a little something different from us for this one.
I mentioned last update how half of the aborted HIRED GUN full length was to go to the TO THE POINT split, and I've been toying with the thought of using the other half for the upcoming EXTORTION split while also including a cover of FAILURE FACE'S angsty number "Broken Man".
We will be playing Seattle's annual hardcore fest, RAINFEST, on Sunday May 26th. We will hopefully have new shirts.
Aside from all this, there's still much, much more in the works. As usual, I will keep you all posted as it reaches reality.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
What's coming up in 2013 (so far)
It's been way too long since last update so let's get right to it.
A split 7inch with California powerhouse TO THE POINT has been planned. This is a dream come true for me since these guys are basically the focus of the Lack of Interest camp right now and they dropped two of the best records of the year.
A split with noise legends GORGONIZED DORKS has been planned. Our side will be a strange culmination of influences I had around the time this first got brought up (about August or so) So expect some short thrash metal songs here and there among some other things. There's been talks of me loosening the reins a little bit and enlisting Andrew to write a noisecore bass block to close out our side.
Lastly, as for new split talk, will be with Australia's best band: EXTORTION. This was very recently spoken of and they are currently VERY busy working on other splits so don't expect either band to start working on this for another year.
Looks like the GAZ-66 INTRUSION split 7in is slated for release early this year on RSR. Our side of the XBRAINIAX split is done so it's a matter of them finishing their side. We finished our track for the To Live a Lie II comp. It's called Pressured Speech and is 15 seconds of totally blown out pv/fastcore. The drums were culled from the ABANDON E.P. session. I took a break from that EP for a good 6 months and revisited it a few weeks ago and I think it's finally ready for some vocals. Expect cut up drums and lots of feedback. For the freaks only.
Sounds like GRIDE will start recording for their side of the split in February so we're gonna try to follow suit. We've practiced about half of these songs so far. Still yet to start on the GOD'S AMERICA split tape as well but the music is pretty much written. Just need to get some lyrics (for this and everything else...)
I've mentioned in the past a full length I had roughly written tentatively titled HIRED GUN. I had this overwhelming feeling recently to dip into this pool of songs and use about half of them for the TO THE POINT split. The reason being I feel very strong about the songs and want to get them out there but also want the flow to be perfect. When I thought of them in a full length context, I was worried about there being a lull and I don't want that. So I'm planning on about 13 of the 25 going on the split. The remaining for the time being will still be planned for HIRED GUN and with added songs at a later date.
I also have dug up some old riff tapes recently from '05-'06 and have found some gems in there and am contemplating creating an EP out of that down the road.
That's all for now.
A split 7inch with California powerhouse TO THE POINT has been planned. This is a dream come true for me since these guys are basically the focus of the Lack of Interest camp right now and they dropped two of the best records of the year.
A split with noise legends GORGONIZED DORKS has been planned. Our side will be a strange culmination of influences I had around the time this first got brought up (about August or so) So expect some short thrash metal songs here and there among some other things. There's been talks of me loosening the reins a little bit and enlisting Andrew to write a noisecore bass block to close out our side.
Lastly, as for new split talk, will be with Australia's best band: EXTORTION. This was very recently spoken of and they are currently VERY busy working on other splits so don't expect either band to start working on this for another year.
Looks like the GAZ-66 INTRUSION split 7in is slated for release early this year on RSR. Our side of the XBRAINIAX split is done so it's a matter of them finishing their side. We finished our track for the To Live a Lie II comp. It's called Pressured Speech and is 15 seconds of totally blown out pv/fastcore. The drums were culled from the ABANDON E.P. session. I took a break from that EP for a good 6 months and revisited it a few weeks ago and I think it's finally ready for some vocals. Expect cut up drums and lots of feedback. For the freaks only.
Sounds like GRIDE will start recording for their side of the split in February so we're gonna try to follow suit. We've practiced about half of these songs so far. Still yet to start on the GOD'S AMERICA split tape as well but the music is pretty much written. Just need to get some lyrics (for this and everything else...)
I've mentioned in the past a full length I had roughly written tentatively titled HIRED GUN. I had this overwhelming feeling recently to dip into this pool of songs and use about half of them for the TO THE POINT split. The reason being I feel very strong about the songs and want to get them out there but also want the flow to be perfect. When I thought of them in a full length context, I was worried about there being a lull and I don't want that. So I'm planning on about 13 of the 25 going on the split. The remaining for the time being will still be planned for HIRED GUN and with added songs at a later date.
I also have dug up some old riff tapes recently from '05-'06 and have found some gems in there and am contemplating creating an EP out of that down the road.
That's all for now.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Sidetracked/Hummingbird of Death Canada Takeover
| September 6, 2012 | The Morgue, Seattle, WA | HOD, Drug Culture, Grimace, Sidetracked, Totes Brute. 8pm, $6. |
| September 7, 2012 | GRINDLANDIA 2012, The Hidden Gem, 511 David St. Unit E, Victoria, BC | Detroit (AB), HOD, Lab Rat (AB), Permanent Ruin (CA), Sidetracked (WA), Bungus, Burning Ghats, Obacha, Sixbrewbantha, Skuff, Soy, Write Off. 7pm, $15. |
| September 8, 2012 | Squamish, BC (email obacha@hotmail.ca for location!) | Detroit (AB), HOD, Sidetracked (WA), Obacha, Skuff. 9pm, $10. |
| September 9, 2012 | Iron Road Studios, 383 Raymur St., Vancouver, BC | HOD, Sidetracked (WA), Burning Ghats, Cooked And Eaten, Obacha, Skuff. 7pm, $10. |
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Self Inflicted split and Wrench review on Built to Blast
Some kind words from Mr. Vii
Self Inflicted split: http://builttoblast-vii.blogspot.com/2012/06/one-of-them.html
Wrench tape: http://builttoblast-vii.blogspot.com/2012/03/wrench.html
He's also written some stuff about us on another blog, Operation Grindcore. Check that out here:
http://operationgrindcore.blogspot.com/2012/05/sidetrackeds-upcoming-release-list-is.html
Self Inflicted split: http://builttoblast-vii.blogspot.com/2012/06/one-of-them.html
Wrench tape: http://builttoblast-vii.blogspot.com/2012/03/wrench.html
He's also written some stuff about us on another blog, Operation Grindcore. Check that out here:
http://operationgrindcore.blogspot.com/2012/05/sidetrackeds-upcoming-release-list-is.html
Forfeit review (Sore throat, nausea and headache)
I love how in depth my man Simone gets. Check it out here:
http://sorenauseaheadache.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/forfeit-all-these-fake-one-sided-records/
http://sorenauseaheadache.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/forfeit-all-these-fake-one-sided-records/
Several reviews, by one man
I've been slacking on linking to review blogs. My man Jeff Caffey was kind enough to review a bunch of our releases in a row on his blog Suds Denim a few months ago. Here they are separated:
Forfeit EP: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-forfeit.html
Wrench tape: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-wrench.html
Uniform EP: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-uniform-7.html
Hummingbird of Death split 6in: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-hod-split-5.html
Forfeit EP: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-forfeit.html
Wrench tape: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-wrench.html
Uniform EP: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-uniform-7.html
Hummingbird of Death split 6in: http://sudsdenim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sidetracked-hod-split-5.html
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