{"product_id":"the-van-pelt-remain-obscure","title":"The Van Pelt - Remain Obscure","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in New York City in 1993 around singer, guitarist and songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eChris Leo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band emerged from the same fertile underground scene that gave rise to many of the most influential post-hardcore, indie rock and emo acts of the decade. Yet while many of their contemporaries went on to achieve wider recognition, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Van Pelt\u003c\/strong\u003e chose a different path: one built on artistic independence, restless experimentation and a stubborn refusal to fit comfortably into any scene or trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross two landmark albums — \u003cem\u003eStealing From Our Favorite Thieves\u003c\/em\u003e (1996) and \u003cem\u003eSultans Of Sentiment\u003c\/em\u003e (1997) — The Van Pelt developed a singular language that combined intricate guitar interplay, spoken-word intensity, literary lyrics and emotional depth. Their music occupied a unique space between post-hardcore urgency, indie rock invention and the introspective sensibility that would later become associated with emo, influencing generations of musicians while remaining largely outside the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter disbanding in 1997, the band's reputation continued to grow. What began as a well-kept secret among underground music fans gradually became a touchstone for listeners searching beyond the obvious narratives of 1990s alternative rock. Reunions in 2009 and 2014, the release of the long-lost \u003cem\u003eImaginary Third\u003c\/em\u003e, and a series of acclaimed live performances introduced their music to a new audience while reaffirming their enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, The Van Pelt returned with \u003cem\u003eArtisans \u0026amp; Merchants\u003c\/em\u003e, their first collection of new material in more than twenty-five years. Rather than revisiting old formulas, the album expanded the band's sonic vocabulary while preserving the qualities that made them unique: curiosity, intelligence, vulnerability and an unwavering commitment to following their own instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, more than three decades after their formation, The Van Pelt are set to return in 2026 with \u003cem\u003eRemain Obscure\u003c\/em\u003e, their fifth studio album. Continuing their tradition of defying expectations, the record pushes beyond the familiar boundaries of the band's sound while embracing the same spirit that has defined them from the beginning. A band whose influence has consistently exceeded its visibility, The Van Pelt remain one of independent music's most enduring and rewarding secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WRONG SPEED","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":58817807253849,"sku":"SDZ-50196","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/van.png?v=1786444529","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/the-van-pelt-remain-obscure","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}