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Made of Chalk: Native "Coin Toss" the 1st of 3 live videos from Chicago
Posted by on May 17, 2013
Sargent House has taken over Made Of Chalk all this month with 9 live video premieres coming including three from Native. Here is the first of the Native videos -  “Coin Toss” featuring a nice Dave Summers cameo. Shot live in Chicago at Beat Kitchen. Big thanks to Made of Chalk for making these. (read more)
SPREAD: Retrospective Deconstruction Feature - Native
Posted by on May 16, 2013
I have to review my favorite song performed by Native on March 25th, 2013, in Montreal at L’Escogriffe. This favorite Montreal dive bar, at first, seemed like a peculiar location to film a killer video, but it became clear this was home. The vibe and lighting accompanied Native‘s tension and rebellious attitude. These cats were so real and nice to the Spread crew, I was blown away. Also, the connection… (read more)
QCA: Live videos of two new album tracks Brass & Kissing Bridge
Posted by on April 25, 2013
Thanks to Quiet Country Audio for having Native in for a live session. Above are two songs from the forthcoming new album out on Sargent House this Summer.SEE FULL FEATURE AND PHOTO GALLERY HERE (read more)
SPREAD: Live Videos, Review and Interview with Native in Montreal
Posted by on March 29, 2013
Pure, inborn, and Native, This band is heavy, trippy, and has a wide sound that melts into liquid gold. Always straight to the point, the songs capture the personality of each member at all times. This clash of egos creates an “end of the world” type of tension and depth. Just like Close to the Edge and Fragile, they are a constant, gyrating, overlapping machine that is made up of each member’s… (read more)
Native tour rolls on. Don’t miss them folks and follow...
Posted by on March 19, 2013
Native tour rolls on. Don’t miss them folks and follow their instagram @nativeband for more tour picture goodness and their tour Blog HERE.SEE ALL DATES HERE CASPIAN & NATIVE 2013Mar 20, 2013 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House Mar 21, 2013 - Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop Mar 22, 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA  @ Smiling Moose Mar 23, 2013 - Buffalo, NY  @ Big Orbit Soundlab Mar 24, 2013 - Burlington,… (read more)
The Bay Bridged: Live Review of Native in San Francisco - Noise Pop
Posted by on March 6, 2013
Noise Pop 2013 has come and gone, and it ended on an epically high note. Post-rock mainstays Caspian were towering and majestic, a thing of primal beauty, on Sunday night at Bottom of the Hill, but that being said, supporting act Native was the real story of the night for me, if only because I knew nothing about them going in, and they officially earned my “best new discovery” award for the whole… (read more)
Native add some more headline shows to and from tour with Caspian
Posted by on January 21, 2013
Native have just added a few new headline shows before and after they meet up with Caspian for their tour together that starts on March 1st in Los Angeles. Above, check out a newly posted video live from Paris of them playing a new song called “Kissing Bridge”. Stay up to date on all things Native on Instagram HERE and updates on their own tour blog HERE . NATIVE 2013Feb 25, 2013 - Oklahoma City,… (read more)
Live from Paris
Posted by on January 17, 2013
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Native announce Tour with Caspian
Posted by on January 7, 2013
Native have just announced that they will be touring with good friends Caspian starting in Los Angeles on March 1st. We will be adding a few more shows of their own on the way so stay tuned.SEE ALL SHOW DETAILS HERE CASPIAN & NATIVE TOUR 2013Mar 01, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex also w/ Junius Mar 02, 2013 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar And Lounge Mar 03, 2013 - San Francisco, CA @ The Bottom of the… (read more)
A Video Interview with Native from the UK
Posted by on December 21, 2012
Dan and Ed from Native sat down with Zarif Miah from The Math Rock Blog to discuss things such as the political/social agenda of the upcoming album coming out in 2013 on Sargent House, the ever-changing ways of acquiring music, the pros and cons of digitalisation, gun control policies and much more. (read more)
Native Live Review: London UK @ Old Blue Last
Posted by on December 15, 2012
The collaborative efforts of Pink Mist and Zine & Not Heard, however, put me firmly in my place on the 9th December 2012 – the date of Native‘s first ever London show to be exact, four or so years in the making. An overriding sense of gratification filled the Old Blue Last on the brisk winter’s night; each band grateful to us, the audience, for taking the time to appreciate what it is they do,… (read more)
Musical Mathematics: Retrospective - Native's Wrestling Moves
Posted by on December 15, 2012
“Wrestling Moves’ is one of the most important and meaningful albums of our generation, period.” In late 2008, Cathy Pellow of Sargent House stated, “Fuck it, we signed them – they rule.” She was, of course, talking about Native. Having built a reputation on nothing but raw, youthful vigour and a lust for shows (whenever, wherever) the Indiana-based quartetsoon drew the attention of… (read more)
Native Live Video of New Track "Books On Tape"
Posted by on December 5, 2012
Native playing a new song “Books on Tape” from their forthcoming 2013 album release. This was recorded live at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL. on October 19, 2012. Native are currently on Tour in Europe - SEE ALL DATES HERE and we will be announcing very soon their March 2013 tour on the West Coast of the USA!Thanks to Ben Clayton, Ben Hoy and Kaitlyn Manlove and Dither:The DIY Sound for their… (read more)
Native European Tour week 1 done!  4 more weeks to go. Nov 23,...
Posted by on November 23, 2012
Native European Tour week 1 done!  4 more weeks to go. Nov 23, 2012 - Linz, Austria @ Posthof Nov 24, 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Bunkr ParukarkaNov 25, 2012 - Berlin, Germany @ Tiefgrund Nov 26, 2012 - Hamburg, Germany @ HafenKlang Nov 27, 2012 - Kiel, Germany @ Schaubude Nov 28, 2012 - Kristiansand, Norway @ Haandverkeren Nov 30, 2012 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Klara Sodra Dec 2, 2012 - Munster,… (read more)
Native Finish New Album Recording and Announce Chicago Show & First European/ Russian Headline Tour 2012
Posted by on October 16, 2012
Native are putting the finishing touches on the mixing with Greg Norman on their new full length album due out sometime in Spring of 2013 on Sargent House. They will also get back to touring with a kick off show in Chicago on October 19th before heading overseas for their first tour in Russia & every corner of Europe possible. We can’t wait for everyone to hear the enormous growth and evolution… (read more)
Chicago October 19, 2012 @ Beat Kitchen
Posted by on October 14, 2012
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Terroreyes Exclusive: “Native Album Piece” by Bobby Markos
Posted by on September 26, 2012
We asked Bobby Markos of Indiana based 4-piece Native to write a few words about the bands upcoming record (Dropping early 2013 via Sargent House) and told him he could write whatever he wanted. What we got a was an intimate, poetically abstract, stream of consciousness approach to the bands recording process. Without spoiling it, or interjecting my own interpretations, read what Bobby had to say… (read more)
Altar TV Live Video: Native's New Track "Books On Tape"
Posted by on June 21, 2012
Native is a four piece band from Indiana with one of the coolest/weirdest sounds in recent memory. It’s heavy and aggressive and discordant but the members of Native are also absurdly proficient from instrument to instrument, so it makes for a pretty awesome combination of technicality and slush. A new album is due out sometime in 2013 on Sargent House and “Books On Tape” is our first look at… (read more)
Live from Pittsburgh
Posted by on March 11, 2012
Native performing a new song off of their upcoming 2012 album. Taken in Pittsburgh, PA at The Smiling Moose. Filmed by David Summers  (read more)
Native announce East Coast shows with narrows
Posted by on January 10, 2012
Native will be supporting Narrows on two of their East Coast shows as well as playing two of their own shows in Pittsburgh and Purchase with locals to be announced. March 7th Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop w/ NarrowsMarch 8th Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie w/ NarrowsMarch 9th Purchase, NY @ SUNY Purchase *FREE SHOW*March 10th Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose (read more)
Native Announce Shows & Tour with Thursday, Maylene And The Sons of Disaster & Zechs Marquise
Posted by on September 28, 2011
Native will be joining Thursday, Maylene And The Sons of Disaster & Zechs Marquise for a short tour this winter. Below are those dates as well as a few others before that they each have different lineups featuring Look Mexico, Ted Leo, The Reptillian click on the links for the exact lineups for each show.  NATIVE LIVE Oct 27 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine RoomOct 30 - Gainesville, FL @ The… (read more)
Wrestling Moves Vinyl Pre-Sale is Up
Posted by on September 22, 2011
Wrestling Moves is now on Vinyl and available for Pre-Order at Topshelf Records First pressing is of 500 split between 100 Clear w/ Orange Splatter, 150 Maroon, and 250 Black. This item includes a copy of the album on vinyl and will come with a download card. - Orders will ship in October. Click HERE for more info (read more)
Wrestling Moves on Vinyl
Posted by on August 16, 2011
We’re happy to announce that on October 18th our friends over at Topshelf Records will be releasing Native’s Wrestling Moves on vinyl. Wrestling Moves was recorded in 2009 at Red Room Studios with Chris Common (Pelican, These Arms Are Snakes) and originally released on CD in January of 2010 by Sargent House. Stay tuned for more details on how to order it.  (read more)
Live Video Full Set from Krazy Fest 2011
Posted by on June 3, 2011
Native playing 3 new songs out of 5 at their KrazyFest set. To whoever captured this and posted it. Thanks a lot!  (read more)
Interview with Native "The world is changing so is the activism"
Posted by on May 28, 2011
Ed & Dan from Native sit down to talk with Hardtimes.CA while on tour in Canada and not about the usual crap but about beliefs and their feelings on Activism.  (read more)
New Song Live from Dekalb
Posted by on May 10, 2011
Native playing a brand new song, thanks David Summers for the video! Don’t miss Native out on tour now - SHOWS (read more)
Punknews Review: Wrestling Moves
Posted by on May 10, 2011
 NativeWrestling Moves (2010) Sargent House Native’ s full-length, Wrestling Moves is, in a nutshell, challenging math rock tinged with post-hardcore in the vein of Fugazi. This album is full of wonderful musicianship, challenging and engaging lyrics, and a drummer that blows me away. Native begin the record with “Backseat Crew”, a seriously jamming tune that begins with a creative drumbeat… (read more)
Ireland's Drop D - The Rough Guide To Native
Posted by on April 6, 2011
If like me you’ve been excitedly following the recently resurgent musical genre usually classified as “TOTALLY FUCKING AWESOME” you’ll no doubt have heard the name or read the words Sargent House. The American independent label is home to such acts as The Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group, Fucking Hella, Russian Fucking Circles, RXFucking Bandits, This Fucking Town Needs Guns, B-Fucking-oris,… (read more)
US Tour with La Dispute, Defeater & Former Thieves
Posted by on March 23, 2011
Native will be hitting the road all of May with friends La Dispute, Defeater & Former Thieves. Along the way all the bands will be playing KrazyFest and BledFest for all details of shows Click HERE  LA DISPUTE, DEFEATER, NATIVE, FORMER THIEVES TOUR Thu 5/5/11 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI Fri 5/6/11 Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL Sat 5/7 House Cafe - Dekalb, IL Sun 5/8 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines,… (read more)
Native at SXSW 2011
Posted by on March 14, 2011
Mar 19- Austin, TX @ SXSW Emo’s Annex Sargent House/RLP (official) AA 7:25pmNative will be playing at the official Sargent House & Rodriguez Lopez Productions show this year at SXSW on Saturday, March 19th at Emo’s Annex - doors at 7:00pm Native on at 7:25pm sharp. - All Ages. Badges & Wristbands first entry, tickets only at door and are first come first serve. Come early and don’t leave… (read more)
Ponyboy & Shirts & Skins Live from Cassette house
Posted by on March 6, 2011
Native live from Cassette House in August 2010, on tour with Former Theives. House Shows rule. Thanks to Erick R. Wilczynski for bringing your gang to shoot.  (read more)
Dirty Laundry - Los Angeles
Posted by on February 17, 2011
Native go to the Dirty Laundromat for a chat with Malia James to talk about, Orville Redenbachers roots, gettin’ dissed on the Fork and how losing producer Chris Common’s dog is never fun. (read more)
Native & Caspian Tour
Posted by on February 15, 2011
Thanks for the poster by Mark Gamble of Secretly Swedish  (read more)
Native Tour Dates, SXSW & BroFest & Mission Creek Fest
Posted by on February 14, 2011
photo by David Summers  Native have added a ton of shows before heading to Texas. Joining them on most of the March dates will be Caspian and Chiaroscuro. They will be playing a few shows at this years SXSW including the Official Sargent House show on March 19th at Emo’s Annex, then to Dallas to play BroFest and ending the month at Mission Creek Fest in Iowa. NATIVE MARCH 2011Feb 18 -Indianapolis,… (read more)
Word City Live
Posted by on February 11, 2011
“Where were your eyes when the words you left me turned black as coal? Hate the poison when it’s harsh, but use it when it’s sweet. Did you know that they’re spelled the same?” (read more)
Pop Wreckening SXSW Spotlight: Native
Posted by on February 10, 2011
NativeNorthwest Indianalabel: Sargent House “Known for their love of touring, snacks, root beer and wrestling in the van; this four piece will be playing SXSW for their second year in a row. In case you haven’t seen them live, it’s a show that no one should miss.” “Backseat Crew” 2/5/10 at The SaltWater “Ponyboy” (read more)
Backseat Crew Live
Posted by on February 9, 2011
Native playing Backseat Crew live in Melbourne, FL on August 14, 2010. Big thanks to Erick R. Wilczynski & his boys for shooting and editing it.  (read more)
OC Weekly Live photos of Native playing at House Of Blues in...
Posted by on January 29, 2011
OC Weekly Live photos of Native playing at House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on January 22nd, 2011. Opening for RX Bandits  (read more)
Q&A With San Francisco Weekly
Posted by on January 29, 2011
Native, a noisy prog-core quartet from Northwest Indiana, are playing two shows this weekend at the Bottom of the Hill in support of their last album, Wrestling Moves, which combines all the rhythmic intricacy and interlocking near-melodies and committed yelling of post-hardcore exemplars like These Arms Are Snakes. Also playing are Orange County psych-core heroes RX Bandits, whose Mandala just… (read more)
RCRD LBL - Feature DL - Five Year Payoff
Posted by on January 28, 2011
“Sometimes a band is so solid when you see them at SXSW the year prior that you have to post that same material in the hopes that new songs will soon follow. Native was my band to see in Texas last year, and the post-hardcore slow build of “Five Year Payoff” is rather symbolic of the wait for round two. While calmer and more drawn out in its multi-layering, it contains the technicality that… (read more)
NATIVE "on the road" with Tristateindie.com
Posted by on January 26, 2011
Native are guest blogging for Tristate Indie while they are on the road with RX Bandits and Caspian. Check out the updates HERE. NATIVE SHOWS Jan 17 - St Louis, MO @ Lemp Art CenterJan 18 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory w/ Fake ProblemsJan 20 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre  **Jan 21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe - Vegas Strip**Jan 22 - Anaheim, CA  @ House of Blues  **Jan… (read more)
PunkWorldViews Interview
Posted by on January 25, 2011
Forget boring new music that sounds like everything else because newcomer’s Native on Sargent House . When I first heard them, my initial thought was that fans of bands like PMtoday would dig them. They have a unique, technical sound with an indie twist.  You can actually download their first EP for free HERE. Who does that??!! THESE GUYS! The wuv you and want you to have their music!  While… (read more)
West Coast Tour
Posted by on January 15, 2011
Native are heading out west to play some shows with  RX Bandits also joining them will be Fake Problems.  NATIVE SHOWS Jan 17 - St Louis, MO @ Lemp Art CenterJan 18 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory w/ Fake ProblemsJan 20 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre  **Jan 21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe - Vegas Strip**Jan 22 - Anaheim, CA  @ House of Blues  **Jan 23  - Los Angeles, CA… (read more)
We Delete; Erase - FREE DOWNLOAD
Posted by on January 5, 2011
From Sargent House Native, how we love these guys! This is the EP that started it all for us, one listen and I was hooked. So we wanted to share it all with you. So for the next week Download Native’s first EP,  We Delete; Erase for FREE - and don’t you miss them out on tour!  (read more)
Native Joins 13 Artists Roster for Booking Europe
Posted by on October 18, 2010
Who says 13 is an unlucky number? Happy to announce that Native have just signed on with Jason Edwards at 13 Artists for Booking in UK & Europe. So get ready, this means a Native TOUR finally in Europe.  (read more)
Sargent House Free Compilation
Posted by on October 1, 2010
From now until October 15th, Tastemakers Magazine has curated a free download of their hand picked tracks from the wonderful label Sargent House. Check out the tracklist below and make sure you download the compilation while you can! DOWNLOAD :: Tastemakers Magazine’s Sargent House Picks – [LINK] TRACKLISTING: Gypsyblood – “Take Your Picture”Technology feat. Aaron Chapman from Nurses… (read more)
Short And Sweet NYC Album Review
Posted by on August 12, 2010
By: John J Frusciante Native - Wrestling Moves (Sargent House) Formed in Indiana in 2007, Native plays gritty, churning post-hardcore that bursts forward on throbbing rhythms and aggressive guitar lines and sounds like 13 Songs-era Fugazi mixed with Cobra Kai. This full-length debut follows their well-received EP We Delete; Erase and lives up to the band’s hype, buzzing with jolts of electric adrenaline… (read more)