“Please meet The Hobknobs, a new art pop project from the Netherlands by Yaël Dekker (The Klittens) and Arie van Vliet (Lewsberg). They make their debut under this moniker with the Gather No Moss EP, three wobbly tracks that unite the best of the two skilled singer-songwriters, in terms of lyrics (poetic and intriguing), vocals (angelic versus monotonous cool), and instruments (primitive but totally on target). It’s a match made in heaven, light and dark at the same time.” -addtowantlist.com

“In 2004, Tyvek formed in a serendipitous Detroit attic. The band came together as the brainchild of Kevin Boyer, the group’s frontman, guitarist, primary songwriter and lone constant member. Throughout the years, the band has comprised of over two dozen different members, with individuals regularly coming in and out of the band’s lineup.

Stylistically, the band pulls more influence from early art punk, minimalist and DIY bands such as Pere Ubu, Urinals and Swell Maps rather than staying loyal to the typical Motor City Music sound. This sets the group apart as somewhat of an anomaly within Detroit’s extensive and expansive garage rock canon.

Unlike this de facto rock sound associated with countless Detroit-based rock bands, Tyvek fully embraces an unapologetically loud, literate and verbose approach to their songwriting. Boyer’s trademark noodly and twang-infused guitar riffs, coupled with his staccato, emphatic vocals incessantly drive each song forward, ingraining them firmly in your brain and leaving one craving for more.

Since their initial inception, the group has released a plethora of singles, EPs and albums garnering significant critical acclaim. These releases include both self-released pieces and works distributed through various indie labels, including What’s Your Rupture?, Siltbreeze, S-S Records and Sub Pop.

While the group’s discography continuously grows and their sound inevitably evolves, Tyvek’s core principles and insatiable appetite for experimentation remain unwavering. This commitment and clear identity glaringly permeate the band’s numbered releases.” -WVAU.org