Red Scare

The Guests formed in 2015 when it was decided that the Philadelphia far-left underground needed a suitable media platform (as if). The project had to be engaging, drawing the people to its message, but dark, reflecting the dismal current state of America. A pop band, drawing on post-punk and goth, was decided as the medium, built on the obscure memory of a one-off New Order cover band performance that Philadelphia residents Christian Vogan (vocals) and Alkis Meimaris (guitar) had done while at school together in New York state. The line-up was rounded out by brothers Hart and Kyle Seely on bass and drums respectively, as well as synth player Florence Lin. Together, the Guests envision an alternate, more revolutionary history of 80s-style jangle pop, built on the rock-solid foundation of the Seely brothers' groove section. Focused guitar hooks and soaring rushes of synth, provided by Meimaris and Lin respectively, interlock atop this, giving breath and motion to Vogan's calls to arms, battered landscapes and righteous indignations.

Ripped from a now deleted 12” mini album compilation of two cassette only releases to FLAC

The Guests; Red Scare

A1.  Tower

A2.  Red stars align

A3.  The doldrums

A4.  Pripega

B1.  Sick of it all

B2.  Have you the time?

B3.  Third coming

B4.  Boots on the ground