Rock · US · Active since 1992

Bracket

Sun-drenched power pop hooks meet the grit of 90s skate punk. Lush vocal harmonies stacked over distorted guitars for a nostalgic, high-energy ride.

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Bracket sounds like a collision between a 1960s surf-pop vocal group and a 1990s California punk band. While their peers were focused on speed and aggression, Bracket leaned into the 'pop' half of pop-punk, crafting intricate melodies that feel both sunny and slightly bruised. The guitars are thick and distorted, but they always leave room for the vocals to breathe.

What truly sets them apart is their obsessive commitment to vocal harmony. You aren't just hearing a lead singer; you're hearing a wall of voices that would make Brian Wilson proud, applied to a genre usually known for its raw simplicity. This creates a dense, lush texture that feels much more sophisticated than standard three-chord punk.

Start with '924 Forestville St.' to hear them at their mid-90s peak, or dive into 'Requiem' for a more experimental, self-produced take on their signature sound. It is the perfect music for when you want the energy of punk but the harmonic depth of classic pop.

Bracket is an American rock band from Forestville, California formed in 1992. The lineup consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Marty Gregori, bassist and backing vocalist Zack Charlos, drummer Ray Castro, and guitarist and backing vocalist Angelo Celli, who replaced Larry Tinney in 1998. Bracket has issued numerous albums, EPs and singles since its inception, including many releases for Caroline Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Their sound could most easily be described as power pop influenced punk rock with a continued focus on vocal harmonies.[1][2][3] Bracket emerged during the pop punk resurgence of the early 1990s and released its first two albums 924 Forestville St. (1994) and 4-Wheel Vibe (1995) on Caroline Records.[1] Following a staff shake-up, the label dropped the group and cancelled the release of its third album Like You Know in 1996.[4] Bracket's next two albums Novelty Forever (1997) and When All Else Fails (2000) were put out by Fat Wreck Chords, who had previously issued 7-inch vinyl for the band.[5] Having completed multiple tours of the United States and trips to Canada, Europe and Japan throughout their career,[2] Bracket released Live in a Dive (2002) which gathered some of the band's best-known material into one performance.[5] After building their own studio, the group took several years to write, record and self-produce its sixth album Requiem (2006), released by Takeover Records. Bracket began work on a new album in 2011, detailing each stage of the recording process on its official Facebook page.[6] Like You Know and the three volume rarities collection Rare Cuts were issued as digital downloads in 2013 to help fund the band's upcoming projects.[7] Bracket's seventh studio album, Hold Your Applause was released in August 2014.[6][7]August 2016 saw the release of Bracket's eighth full-length album, The Last Page. The 70 minute album consisted of one “song”, the 28th installment of their “Warren’s Song” series. The band recorded nearly 100 short fragments of songs, with the intention of piecing them together to create the 70 minute “Warren’s Song Pt. 28”. Bracket completed work on their ninth studio album in late 2018, with a release planned for early 2019.
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