The Woolen Men

Inspired by the no-nonsense mid-fi punk of the early Wipers and Dead Moon, with a touch of oddball New Zealand pop added to the mix, the Woolen Men formed in the late 2000s in Portland, Oregon. The trio is made up of Alex Geddes, Lawton Browning, and Raf Spielman. After forming, the band began a prolific string of 7" and cassette releases for labels like Eggy, Gnar Tapes, and Apes Tapes, while also self-releasing tour cassettes. The band caught the ear of Woodsist Records and began working on an album in 2012, eventually using the results of five different sessions recorded in five locations to put together The Woolen Men. It was released on LP in early 2013.