Bluetip

Bluetip was a rock band from Washington, D.C. It was formed in 1995 by ex-members of Swiz, and released four albums, an EP, and a number of singles before splitting up in January 2002.

Bluetip's music is a fairly accessible brand of 'post-hardcore' punk rock, but without the bleak introspection of many of their Dischord labelmates. Jason Farrell's lyrics are quite often humorous and self-mocking, and there is a notable absence of political grandstanding.

In 2001, when Farrell moved to New York, the band eventually folded. After Bluetip split up, Farrell formed a new band, Retisonic. A reunion was announced for 2008.

Members

Final lineup

• Brian Clancy (guitar, 1999–2001)
• Jason Farrell (guitar/vocals)
• James A. Kump (bass)
• Areif Dasha Sless-Kitain (drums, 2000–2001)

Previous members

• Dave Bryson (drums, 1998–2000)
• Zac Eller (drums, 1995–1996)
• Joe Gorelick (drums, 1996)
• Aaron Ford (drums, 1996–1998)
• Dave Stern (guitar, 1995–1999)

Discography

Albums

• Dischord No. 101 (Dischord Records, 1996)
• Join Us (Dischord Records, 1998)
• Hot (-) Fast (+) Union EP (Slowdime, 2000)
• Polymer (Dischord Records, 2000)
• Post Mortem Anthem (B-sides collection) (Dischord Records, 2001)

Compilations

• Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended (Sunset Alliance, 2002)

Song: Newport

References

Interview with Jason Farrell of Bluetip

External links

• VH1 Bio