Headnoise
Headnoise | |
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Origin | Orange County, California, U.S. |
Genres | Christian punk, Punk rock, Christian hardcore, Hardcore punk |
Years active | 1994-2005, 2011-2012, 2017-present |
Labels |
Sofa Grrr |
Associated acts |
Officer Negative No Purchase Necessary One-21 Left Out Crashdog |
Members |
Eddy Goodwin (Vocals) Robert Goodwin (Bass/Vocals) Gilbert Estrada (Drums) Harvey Barrera (Guitar/Vocals) |
Past members |
Sid Duffour Casey Logan Andy Bender Jason Seiler Levi Nerad Trevor Holloway Tom Wright Todd Snow Brian Sowers Max Davis Mindy Smith-Fischuck Mike Perlmutter Honz Cartee David Sanchez Orlando Greenhill |
Headnoise, founded in 1994, is a Christian punk rock band.[1] They were on the forefront of the Southern California-based "JCHC" (Jesus Christ Hard Core) underground movement, along with Officer Negative, following in the footsteps of bands like The Crucified, Nobody Special, and Scaterd Few.
Original Lineup
Robert Goodwin (Bass)
Edie Goodwin (Vocals)
Sid Duffour (Guitar)
Casey Logan (Drums)
Current lineup
- Edie Goodwin - Vocals
- Robert Goodwin - Bass, Backing Vocals
- Gilbert Estrada - Drums, Backing Vocals
- Tom Wright - Guitar
Musical Style and Beliefs
The band is characterized as being extremely bold and uncompromising about their faith, with guitar-driven, powerfully fast, yet sophisticated hardcore punk music and provocative Christian lyrics. Their songs deal with a range of themes including modern pragmaticism, social injustice, personal struggles, and practical spiritual insights.
Relocation to Chicago
Originally based in Orange County, California, Headnoise relocated to Chicago in the year 2000 to join Jesus People USA (aka "JPUSA"), an intentional Christian community and urban ministry. There, they became one of the top bands on the JPUSA-run record label, Grrr Records. The band also became a mainstay at the Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, Illinois where they became the only band to play every single year following their first appearance.
Retirement, Reunion and Reunification
After a decade of touring and releasing five albums, Headnoise announced their retirement in the winter of 2005, citing a desire to focus on their families and other ministry callings. However, the band did re-form shortly thereafter with only the Goodwins as original members. This incarnation lasted from 2011 to 2012,[2] resulting in sparse shows and one short tour. The band never did write and record the long-awaited follow-up release to their last record, “For Now We Know In Part:1”. Headnoise has reformed 2017 and are playing shows again with a new lineup.
Legacy
Headnoise is acknowledged by Christian and secular fans alike for bringing a legitimacy and higher level of talent and integrity to Christian punk genre.
References
- ↑ Van Pelt, Doug (March–April 1999). "Indie Album Reviews: HEADNOISE". HM Magazine (76). Archived from the original on July 14, 2001. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ↑ "Headnoise Bio". Grrr Records. Retrieved 6 November 2016.