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About Me

Back When. The first time I heard the name, the speaker did not enunciate clearly, and I thought he said "Back Wind," which I took to mean a poot.
I now know that, in a way, Back When's bi-axe-ial assault, featuring the merciless weedeluh of both the enigmatically abbreviated J. Michael Mickeliunas and the swarthy, h-less Jonathan of Czech-American descent whose nearly vowel-less last name is Tvrdik, bears an unmistakable resemblance to a gaseous explosion; though it is more akin to solar wind than gastrointestinal tract expulsion.
To extend the metaphor into a sort of conceit, there is also the vibratory surge of Back When's rhythmic underpinnings â€“ the four-stringed sabre wielded by one Chris "Never Trust a Man with Two First Names, Even when the Second Name is Disguised Through the Employment of an Extra E" Kelley and the snare-ride-tom-snare-ride-tom-tom-tom-tom combination of tasteful brutality employed by Aaron Broveak, who is too bearded, surly, and intimidating these days to respond to his youthful moniker, "Tabletop." Matched in the natural world perhaps only by the shifting of techtonic plates, there are but two words to describe the combined, otherworldly rumblings emitted by this pair of rhythempresarios. Those two words: Brown Note.
Yes, it is true that Back When can be soothing, lulling you into your safe space of complacent prettiness. But, it is not without ulterior motive. Unified, these men liberate flesh from muscle mass, tendons, and bones. Tearing asymmetrical, post-ironic hairdos from hordes of mortified, gripping follicles. Combusting synthetic, fiber-constructed leg warmers and their mysterious counterparts that are like stirrup pants for the forearms. Bubbling eyeliner from lids through sheer heat. Peeling back all of that which binds us to this mortality, leaving us naked, more pure beings, sentient only in the most basic firing of synapses and the exposed roots of nerves. Charred. Quivering. Ashy. Hairdressers beware. Prostrate yourselves before the Back When.
-Christina Harding, 2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/3/2004
Band Website: thebackwhencollective.com
Band Members: Aaron Broveak - Drums
Chris Kelley - Bass Guitar
Jonathan Tvrdik - Guitars/Vocals
J. Michael Mickeliunas - Guitars/Vocals

Influences: Liars. Neurosis. Radiohead. High On Fire. King Crimson.
Sounds Like:
Celebration of Alceste - Imagine It Records, 2003

Swords Against the Father - Init Records, 2005

Back When/The Setup - Init Records, 2005

We Sang As Ghosts CD- Shockvalue Records, 2005

We Sang As Ghosts 2xLP- Shockvalue Records, 2005

Noise Before God - Limited self-release, 2006

In the Presence - Init Records, 2006

Noise Before God 2nd Press- Limited self-release, 2007
Record Label: Shock Value Records, Init Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Recording

Hello.We are set to record one track April 6th at Baseline Studios in Omaha, Nebraska.It is the first studio recording we will have committed to tape since 2005’s We Sang As Ghosts.The track is ...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:44:00 PST

New web site

thebackwhencollective.comWe like it.Hope you do too.
Posted by BACK WHEN on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:38:00 PST

High On Fire/Recording/More Omaha Shows and Japan Tour

July 30th is nearing upon us with ever greater speed, bringing us with it High On Fire at the Waiting Room, here in Omaha. We are very honored and excited to be opening the show with Ox vs. Thun...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:30:00 PST

NOISE BEFORE GOD CDs now available again!

Hello friends,We have found a few copies of the original Noise Before God CD we released. Once these few copies are gone, the 2nd press will be available, complete with brand new artwork (see below)....
Posted by BACK WHEN on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:10:00 PST

What the fuck are we up to?

Summer will find us doing a tad of everything so let's get right into it:We just played the Waiting Room in Omaha to a great crowd and we were stoked to be able to try out our new video projection sys...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Fri, 25 May 2007 06:33:00 PST

Now a 4 piece.

Two weeks ago, Jeff Burgher decided to leave Back When to pursue various other interests. We fully support him and his decision and wish him the best of luck. Instead of trying the impossible and re...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:36:00 PST

Tour cancelled

We regret to announce that we have cancelled the remaining three dates of our tour. Due to vehicular problems, will not be playing in St. Louis, Witchita and Des Moines. We are sorry for a...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:13:00 PST

All ages Omaha show with LADYFINGER (NE)

We will be playing our first all ages Omaha show since July of 06 on December 2nd, 2006 with Ladyfinger (NE) at Sokol Underground. Two more acts will be announced shortly.
Posted by BACK WHEN on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:32:00 PST

Writing the new record.

I guess it is about time for an update. We are currently knee-deep in the writing process for our next record and it is going splendidly. The songs are shaping up to have a much more struc...
Posted by BACK WHEN on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:08:00 PST

New site

We now have a new site to help symbolize our new sound, which we are experimenting with now. Enjoy. www.thebackwhencollective.com
Posted by BACK WHEN on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:51:00 PST