The Van Pelt - Remain Obscure MARLENA SHAW then the biggest thing that’s

then the biggest thing that’s shaped them into the exploratory

Tenniscoats have embodied an understated determination and optimism for over two decades

Kim Deal jettisoned Tanya Donelly

In an interview before Revolver’s August 5

I remember having discussions about what we would do when we heard the four-minute warning siren

The Van Pelt - Remain Obscure MARLENA SHAW then the biggest thing that’sFormed in New York City in 1993 around singer, guitarist and songwriter Chris Leo, the band emerged from the same fertile underground scene that gave rise to many of the most influential post hardcore, indie rock and emo acts of the decade. Yet while many of their contemporaries went on to achieve wider recognition, The Van Pelt chose a different path: one built on artistic independence, restless experimentation and a stubborn refusal to fit