The Measure [sa] is a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. They are Fid, Lauren, Andrew and Mikey. Strictly Analog. Somewhat Attractive. Seldom Appropriate.
Now I'm sure that most bands love making music together, but once in a while the excitement people have for what they are doing spills across into the final product, as is the case with the Measure's debut album, Historical Fiction....Historical Fiction is an exciting debut album. -Punknews.org
“Historical Fiction” is a fast paced, in-your-face-without-being-intimidating album.
For the most part, The Measure (SA) shows a lot of promise as one of the up-and-coming acts of a genre that many people have given up hope on. -Wonkavision
As soon as the first song kicks in, you know that The Measure [SA] love music just as much as you do, if not more...remember that no matter how bad the music industry scene may be, there are always going to be people making amazing records for no other reason than because they want to. - dieshellsuit.co.uk
Its inventive, raw, and powerful. Ive listened to it at least once a day for the past two months and dont see myself stopping. Megan Pants @ Razorcake
The entire record plays like its holding you close while dancing and singing in your ear. Neck and neck with Fifth Hour Heros Not Revenge for coming completely out of left field and handing my ass to me. Todd Taylor @ Razorcake
Union Pool 7" - Can you bottle exuberance? Just sheer joy? Can it be dabbed behind your ear like a perfume? It sure as hell can be captured on vinyl and The Measure’s got its number: über-earnest, let’s-get-this-shit-right, dual vocals DIY punk that’s disregarding paint-by-numberisms...Like a supercharged Discount? Like watching otters magically frolic and play instruments? Like the best basement show, glasses fogged, windows steamed? Contagious? Yes, yes, and yes. –Todd Taylor @ Razorcake
Historical Fiction
Released March 2006 on LP / May 2007 on CD
vinyl on Don Giovanni and Salinas Records
CD on Team Science Records
Union Pool 7" Released November 2006 on Idiot Box Industries
Side A - Union Pool
Side B - Unreleased / Another Protest Singer
Old Crow 7" Released May 2007 on Los Diaper Records
Side A - Old Crow
Side B - Good Soup/ The Moment You Said Yes
Split 7" with the Modern Machines Released May 2007 on Salinas Records
Portland / It Ain't Me Babe
Split 7" with O Pioneers!!! Released Summer 2007 on Kiss of Death Records
Countdown / Totally Cool, Totally Cool / Sum of All Things
Split 7" with Off With Their Heads Released October 2007 on Chunksaah Records
Hit The Ground Running / Fourth of July
Historical Fiction [single] Released October 2007 on Kiss of Death and Team Science Records
Side A - Historical Fiction
Side B - Murderous Bugs with Giant Needle Knives (orig. by the New Dress)
Means to an End 7" Released February 2008 on Salinas Records
Side A - Means to an End
Side B - Wreckage and Oslo
Split 7" with Blotto Released March 2008 on Snuffy Smiles
No Regerts / Please My Favorite Don't Be Sad (orig. by World/Inferno Friendship Society) / Fightage
all of our records are available through the labels and from us at shows.
New songs = awesome. Can't wait for that 7"; hope our tracks actually arrive this time! Also, finally managed to find somewhere in the UK that stocks "Historical Fiction". All hail the Punker Bunker in Brighton!
You're one of my absolute favorite bands these days. And I'm the proud owner of all your releases. We would love to a record with you someday. And cross the pond already! -Toby
it seems that new jersey area just keeps breeding killer bands... if you ever happen to be touring europe (preferably together with Off With Their Heads :]) maybe I could help to set up a couple of shows
We are really stoked to announce our new interview with Mr Richard Minino also known as HORSEBITES Design. Known to some as the drummer of Orlando hardcore punks New Mexican Disaster Squad, Richard Minino is also the man behind some of the most outstanding illustrations/artwork in punk rock. We talked to Richard about his art and he also revealed his secret dream of building his own HORSEBITES theme park. Have a good read!
