6131 take pre-orders for new Downpresser LP

6131 Records have launched pre-orders for new Downpresser album called 'Don't Need A Reason'. Not much is known about the release right now except that it's gonna be dope!

Defiant Youth launched webstore. Merch from Terror, Suburban Scum and more!

Defiant Youth has recently launched its webstore with some decent-looking stuff from bands such as Terror, Suburban Scum, Downpresser and Alpha & Omega. All tees are limited to 50 pieces and hats to 24. All orders start shipping February 19th.

Downpresser Interview

Downpresser from Santa Barbara, Cali brings nothing but a hard mosh and blood to the dance floor! They've been getting a lot of good reviews for their music but what is more important is that all the kids I know who had a chance to see them live were coming home with bruises. If a hardcore band makes you wanna sing along while getting your ass constantly kicked in the pit you know it's a real deal! Read the interview to know where and when see them playing live and what's up with the upcoming Lp!
Downpresser from Santa Barbara, Cali brings nothing but a hard mosh and blood to the dance floor! They've been getting a lot of good reviews for their music but what is more important is that all the kids I know who had a chance to see them live were coming home with bruises. If a hardcore band makes you wanna sing along while getting your ass constantly kicked in the pit you know it's a real deal! Read the interview to know where and when see them playing live and what's up with the upcoming Lp!
First off, thanks for taking your time to do this interview. Lets have some introductions, Who are you, and what is your role in Downpresser?

I'm Dan, I sing in DP.

How did Downpresser begin?

Sean (guitar) and Jim (drums) started playing together in late 2005. Russ (bass) joined and then I was asked to do vocals. We wrote a demo started playing out and it went from there.

What are some major influences for you guys?

Musically, I think Merauder, Biohazard, Leeway, No Warning, All Out War, Stigmata, etc. Bands like that.

Where/what do you draw from your life to create lyrics?

Probably the same as anyone else.. Emotions, opinions, situations in my life. Some of my lyrics are metaphorical but they're still personal. I try to be honest.

What song have you written means the most to you? Why?

Arm's Length. It's one of my favorite songs to play live and the lyrics have continued to gain new meanings the more we play it.

You play bass in Minus as well, what are things you enjoy/differences being in each band?

It's just different. Two different kinds of playing. I love each. The tour we did over the summer was perfect. I love playing with both bands.

For those who haven’t heard you guys, what can they expect when they pick up one of your records?

I don't know man. We just like writing hardcore that we would want to listen to. That's it, haha.

My first time seeing you guys was with Hammerbros in Sacramento, it was a religious experience for me. What shows have you been to that you will never forget?

Thanks! Recently, United Blood 2011. So much fun. Overall... I have a lot of memories from the early 2000's when I was coming up. Seeing In Control, Terror, American Nightmare, and so many other bands all the time was a huge influence on me personally. I was into punk originally, so seeing like Rancid and shit like that back when I was a kid was huge too.

How is hardcore in your hometown?

Strong right now. We have a bunch of good venues going right now and a solid group of kids that regularly come out.

What has the band released?

Demo, Perverted Justice 12"ep, split 7" with Creatures, Age Of Ignorance 7".

Any new releases coming up?

Working on an LP. It's about halfway done. We're trying to record it in the summer before Sound & Fury.

What are your touring plans? Upcoming shows?

At the end of May we're touring up to Rainfest with Rotting Out and Alpha & Omega. Right after Sound & Fury we're leaving on a full U.S. tour with New Morality and Cornered, both from the Netherlands. Cornered's got a record coming out on 6131 before the tour so keep an eye out for that.

Once again, thanks for doing this interview. Any final thoughts or shout outs?

Thank you. Hi to all my friends.

Interview done by Jeffrey Wang from San Jose, CA