Q and Not U

Q and Not U
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
GenresPost-hardcore, dance-punk
Years active1998–2005
LabelDischord
Past members

Q and Not U was a post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., signed to Dischord Records. Members John Davis, Harris Klahr, Christopher Richards, and Matt Borlik formed the band in 1998. After Borlik's departure following the release of their first album, the band went on to record two more critically acclaimed LPs as a three-piece, exploring aspects of dance-punk and other disparate musical styles. Q and Not U disbanded in September 2005 after completing their touring commitments and a short farewell stand at Washington, D.C. venue the Black Cat.

History

John Davis, Harris Klahr, Christopher Richards, and Matt Borlik formed Q and Not U in the summer of 1998 and began playing shows in the D.C. area later that November.[1] They released their first album, No Kill No Beep Beep, in late 2000. It was marked by strongly rhythmic compositions with dissonant guitar and bass, though each song was built around unique melodies and danceable beats that cut through and rode on top of the swells of noise. Several reviewers described the music as "catchy", and this quality of oblique yet upbeat and endearing musicality would be a trademark of the band's future work, setting them apart from their aurally less forgiving D.C. hardcore peers and bringing them more into line with the budding dance-punk scene.[2]

Following extensive touring in 2000 and 2001 with Engine Down, Milemarker, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and El Guapo, Borlik was dismissed in November 2001. The band released Different Damage in 2002, and toured the U.S., Europe, South Africa, Canada, and Japan.

In 2004, the band released Power. They broke up in 2005.[1]

In 2009, Richards was named pop critic for The Washington Post.[3]

Members

  • Harris Klahr – vocals, guitars, synthesizers, melodica (1998–2005)
  • Christopher Richards – vocals, guitars, synthesizers (1998–2005); bass (2001–2005)
  • John Davis – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1998–2005)
  • Matthew Borlik – bass (1998–2001)

Discography

Albums

Singles

Sources

  1. ^ a b Washington, Dischord Records 3819 Beecher St NW; U.s.a. 703.351.7507, Dc 20007-1802. "Dischord Records: Q And Not U". Dischord Records. Retrieved November 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Review of "Power" Archived December 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine at Crawdaddy!
  3. ^ Richards, Chris. "Chris Richards". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
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