My So-Called Band
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Chris Peigler, Luke Warm, Patrick Korson |
| Headquarters | Charlotte , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music albums |
| Owner | My So-Called Band |
My So-Called Band was a punk rock ensemble originating from Charlotte, North Carolina, active between the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
History
Established in 1995 by vocalist and bassist Chris Peigler alongside guitarist Luke Warm and drummer Patrick Korson, the group formed following Peigler's previous participation in bands such as Intensive Care and Proletariat Madonna. Peigler was also involved with the punk publication Razorcake. In 2001, the band initiated their independent label, Suicide Watch Records. By 2002, they were working on their third studio album, Always Something There To Destroy Me, recorded at the Recording Den under the guidance of producer Mark Puerello. Their last album, Weapon of Mass Destruction, was released in 2004. Afterward, Peigler teamed up with drummer Kevin Gavagan and Eric Seitlin to create Rogue Nations.
Style
The musical approach of My So-Called Band intentionally paid homage to early punk rock trailblazers. Critics likened their sound to a combination of Steve Forbert's songwriting merged with the vigor of MC5, while also characterizing it as a mix reminiscent of the Clash and Ramones. They earned recognition as "the Charlotte, N.C., answer to modern punk-rock," highlighting their significance within the local punk community.
Peigler's death
Chris Peigler passed away on January 8, 2014, aged 50.
Discography
- My So-Called Band (1997) - Yesha
- The Punk Girl Next Door (2000) - Yesha
- Always Something There to Destroy Me (2003) - A1s
- Weapons of Mass Distortion (2004) - SW Records