Choking Victim New York, New York
Political ska-punk formed in NYC’s most notorious squats in 1993, CV was embraced by DIY punks & crusties while being unofficially banned from every music venue in NYC, they still made a name for themselves against the odds. Signing to Epitaph/Hellcat & splitting on the 1st day of recording, “No Gods/No Managers” came out in 1998. 2/3rds of CV went on to Leftöver Crack. 1/3rd remains embittered. ... more
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