In a world where people remember the Chicago punk scene for mainstream Rise Against albums and the rise/fall of Fall Out Boy, there is still hope. Granted they stopped becoming a full-time band in 2006, but it all started when four high school kids decided to play music together. It was when bassist Rich Cassady and vocalist Ted Locascio, both from Glenbard North, met up with guitarist Scott Hoffman and drummer Andy Peterson, both of them from Glenbard West, that the seed was planted. After playing only four shows together, the group disbanded. Two years after going separate ways, the band re-convened.
The band then played together and recorded a cassette that is now known as Yeah, But. The group needed a real name to go by, instead of just their names as they did in their earlier shows. So the band decided to call themselves Apocalypse Hoboken and the punk stars aligned. By making the cassette, the band got enough popularity to open for popular punk bands like NOFX, The Offspring, and going on a complete tour with Screeching Weasel. Apocalypse Hoboken toured constantly while releasing numerous 7" and cassettes, not releasing their first album until 1994. The band never really gained a wide fan base, but for people who love punk rock, this band has never been far from the heart. They have played a few reunion shows in the past two years, but only within the greater Chicago area.
Apocalypse Hoboken was the name in Chicago punk in the early-to-mid 90's. Ask any of the great bands that toured with them and they will tell you that Apocalypse Hoboken brought one of the most passionate, energy-fueled, aggressive, and fun shows that the punk scene has seen. Their sound was a fusion of their influences. Incorporating all of the elements of The Vandals, The Saints, Hüsker Dü, and Dead Kennedys with their own brand of playful and sarcastic humor, Apocalypse Hoboken was indeed something to treasure. Thanks to their albums Date Rape / Jerk Lessons, Inverse Reverse Perverse, House Of The Rising Son Of A Bitch, and Microstars; the band's legacy has been well preserved to all who love classic punk. This is the quintessential scene punk band. Everyone in the Chicago scene worshiped this band and by just listening to their live performances, interviews, and covers, you will know the fun that this band had. Thank you, punk rock gods, for giving us Apocalypse Hoboken.
Recommended Listens:
"Sweet Travesties"
"Pop Sensibilities"
"Congested"
"Submissive Wetter"
"Darling Nikki"
Recommended If You Like:
NOFX
New Found Glory
Pennywise
Less Than Jake
Psychostick
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