addActionListener(this) is a threepiece alternative/indie band. Critics refer to a whole range of bands such as Sonic Youth, At The Drive-in, Minus the Bear, Black Mountain, Qotsa, Helmet, Fugazi, Cave-in, The Mars Volta or Pink Floyd.

Originally comprising of 4 musicians out of hardcore/punk bands, they set out to create some sounds of their own. In the early days they recorded a demo titled ’the simplification of Seattle’ and a Split 7inch with Chimaera/The Dying on Wanted Recordings. In 2004 came their debut recording called ’Speakermouth’ published on the Belgian indie label Funtime Records.

Through these recordings addActionListener(this) found their way to stages in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Czech Republic. This noisy outfit played along bands like Minus the Bear, Isis, Converge, Waterdown, Nine, Satanic Surfers, The Hope Conspiracy, Strung Out, Eden Maine… and played on several festivals such as Rock Herk, Funtime Fest, Groez Rock, Crossover Royale (NL)… 

Released in 2004, Speakermouth contains seven tracks that fuse several hardcore and postcore sounds together to form a distinct, but cohesive recording. A packed booklet of original artwork offering another interpretation of the songs completes a unique package. The CD includes a version of Unsung, a song by the forefathers of post-hardcore Helmet.

Back on track as a three-piece since May 2006, addActionListener(this) are vigourously working on new tracks and ideas for their next album, planned for late 2009. All it takes is a small basement called ‘the addActionListener(soundlab)’, some recording equipment and 3 musicians with their minds set on an experiment in sound. DIY!

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