My Internet Band Signed a Record Deal Without Ever Meeting IRL

PUNK AS F*CK

My band recorded an album, signed to a record label, and booked a tour before all of us had met in real life. Thanks, Internet.

Published Jul. 18 2015 12:01AM EDT

articles/2015/07/18/my-internet-band-signed-a-record-deal-without-ever-meeting-irl/150717-Obuchowski-publicist-tease_gpwali — Scott Colby

Meet my band, Publicist UK. We’re a heavy-ish band that’s frequently described as post-punk. Some parts of our songs sound kind of metal. Other parts sound like Sisters of Mercy.

David Obuchowski

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My Internet Band Signed a Record Deal Without Ever Meeting IRL

My band recorded an album, signed to a record label, and booked a tour before all of us had met in real life. Thanks, Internet.

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David Obuchowski