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The Chance

About Me

.. www.redstaplerrecords.com www.dischord.com (Dischord Direct)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/4/2005
Band Website: thechancemusic.com
Band Members: Joshua Padgett-vox, guitar, bass

Viraj DeSilva-drums

Finley Martin-bass
Sounds Like: artcore.
Record Label: Red Stapler Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

UPDATE

Dreamtripping makes us who we are and takes us where we want to be. We have written enough all-new material for our next full-length record. The 10+ songs are going to be evil and glorious. More and m...
Posted by The Chance on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:26:00 PST

DCist Three Stars interview

This is the DCist Three Stars interview/live review of The Chance. Special thanks to Amanda Mattos. http://www.dcist.com/archives/2007/02/27/three_stars_the_15. php#more...
Posted by The Chance on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:11:00 PST

Studio B video interview of The Chance at The Black Cat

This is the video footage of Studio B's interview with The Chance backstage at The Black Cat 1/24/07, after our triumphant show with The Mirror Script. Thanks again to Nelson and his crew! http://www....
Posted by The Chance on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:44:00 PST

new website coming soon

our current website is undergoing major construction. if you decide to venture there, you will not be finding it at the moment. i am in the process of rebuilding it; there will be new graphics, new im...
Posted by The Chance on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:39:00 PST

The Chance featured in the May/June issue of DC Style

The Chance is featured in the May/June issue of DC Style. The article is entitled "Hometown Heroes"; written by Joel Sparks. you can find copies at yr local bookstores/newsstands or take a larger snea...
Posted by The Chance on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:42:00 PST

new split 7-inch available now!

our new red vinyl split 7-inch with Gist is available now, just released on Red Stapler Records. recorded by Mark Raymond at the Rhombus Room, our track is entitled "Nothing" and it's a thunderous ble...
Posted by The Chance on Tue, 09 May 2006 01:51:00 PST

The Chance/Red Stapler Records/local labels represented in On Tap

The Chance and Red Stapler Records are mentioned in this November 2005 article, available both in print and online. http://www.ontaponline.com/view_article.php?article_id=10139 ...
Posted by The Chance on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:39:00 PST

Paniscus Revue audio review

THE CHANCE Lively pop-goth tunes ringing with the wistful echo of an Eighties March Violets/Joy Division sound. Sometimes sweet, sometimes jangled, and sometimes, just sometimes, possessed ...
Posted by The Chance on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Splendid Magazine review

The ChanceSelf-TitledRed StaplerFormat Reviewed: CDSoundclip: "Rae Berroa" The Chance are a power trio from the DC area, and their sound is every bit as driving and angular as that piece of ...
Posted by The Chance on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Left Off The Dial review

The Chance: Self-Titled[Red Stapler] The novelist Walker Percy was apt to claim that human beings were never as at home as they were when they dealt with tragedy and chaos.  He argued that we...
Posted by The Chance on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST