The Schisms is a 3-piece Gypsy/Post-Punk band from Austin, Texas. Most of our songs are about the living dead or sex. It's dark, vaudevillian, voodoo, new-wave, sultry, and evil. The Schisms released their debut eponymous E.P. on 7/5/13 to a packed house at The Historic Scoot Inn. The self title E.P. was recorded at BBQ Shack Studios by Jason Morales, frontman of Tia Carrera, and "Morendo" was recorded and released on Stray Wavs Records in November 2014.
Sometime between 2011 and 2012, Carson Barker moved into an abandoned house on the outskirts of Austin and setup a home recording studio. With only a bed, several used instruments, and two microphones, Carson cut himself off socially and began writing and recording dozens of songs.
Since their formation, The Schisms have played at several notable Austin venues and events, including Scoot Inn, Hole in the Wall, Mohawk, Baraccuda, Cheerup Charlies, The Holy Mountain, Beerland, and have toured nationally from California to...
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The Schisms is a 3-piece Gypsy/Post-Punk band from Austin, Texas. Most of our songs are about the living dead or sex. It's dark, vaudevillian, voodoo, new-wave, sultry, and evil. The Schisms released their debut eponymous E.P. on 7/5/13 to a packed house at The Historic Scoot Inn. The self title E.P. was recorded at BBQ Shack Studios by Jason Morales, frontman of Tia Carrera, and "Morendo" was recorded and released on Stray Wavs Records in November 2014.
Sometime between 2011 and 2012, Carson Barker moved into an abandoned house on the outskirts of Austin and setup a home recording studio. With only a bed, several used instruments, and two microphones, Carson cut himself off socially and began writing and recording dozens of songs.
Since their formation, The Schisms have played at several notable Austin venues and events, including Scoot Inn, Hole in the Wall, Mohawk, Baraccuda, Cheerup Charlies, The Holy Mountain, Beerland, and have toured nationally from California to Massachusetts.
The Schisms is Carson Barker on vocals/guitar/synths, Caleb Ditzenberger on bass, and Gregg LaVey on drums and backing vocals. You can hear our music and judge for yourself at www.youtube.com/theschisms. Thanks and see you soon.