The Gotobeds

Pittsburgh indie rock quartet the Gotobeds began casually in 2009. They spent a few years slowly working out their sound and approach, making sure they were keeping it fun and artistically honest. The result was a mix of high-energy post-punk and indie in the vein of the Fall, Mission of Burma, early Pavement, and Wire, whose drummer Robert Gotobed inspired the band's name. Their slightly ramshackle, raw approach on-stage resembled early Replacements, and they had soon racked up a regional following based on a handful of singles and a reputation as an exciting live band. In keeping with their live aesthetic, they recorded their debut album, 2014's Poor People Are Revolting, in a single day. ~ Timothy Monger