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{{Short description|American hardcore punk rock band}}
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| name = SIN 34
| name = SIN 34
| image = Sin 34 2011-12-17 04.JPG
| image = Sin 34 2011-12-17 04.JPG
| caption = December 17, 2011 at the Santa Monica Civic for the GV30 event
| caption = SIN 34 in 2011
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| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Santa Monica, California]], United States
| origin = [[Santa Monica, California]], U.S.
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[hardcore punk]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[hardcore punk]]
| years_active = 1981–1984, 2008–2012<ref>https://www.facebook.com/officialSin34</ref>
| years_active = 1981–1984, 2008–2012<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/officialSin34/|title=Sin 34|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>
| label = Spinhead, Grand Theft Audio, Sinister Torch
| label = Spinhead, Grand Theft Audio, Sinister Torch
| associated_acts = [[Painted Willie]], Circle One, [[NOFX]]
| current_members =
| current_members =
| past_members = Julie Lanfeld-Keskin †<br>[[Dave Markey]]<br>Phil Newman †<br>Michael F. Glass<br>Mike Vallejo<br>[[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]]<br>Scott Silverman
| past_members = Julie Lanfeld-Keskin<br />[[Dave Markey]]<br />Phil Newman<br />Michael F. Glass<br />Mike Vallejo<br />[[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]]<br />Scott Silverman
}}
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'''SIN 34''' was an American [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] [[punk rock]] band formed in 1981 in [[Santa Monica, California]]. The band was one of the first U.S. hardcore bands to feature a female frontperson, if not the first. The band's rhythm section would go on to form [[Painted Willie]] in 1984, and sign with [[SST Records]] in 1985, and embarking on a six-month national US tour with [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] in 1986. Reforming out of the blue in 2008, SIN 34 would once again play shows primarily in their native southern California through 2012. Longtime member and primary songwriter Phil Newman died after an apparent accident on a sail boat, February 22, 2015;<ref>http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174248556</ref> the band has no plans to continue. Singer Julie Lanfeld-Keskin died April 4, 2018.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/officialSin34/posts/1944898888935259</ref>
'''SIN 34''' was an American [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] [[punk rock]] band formed in 1981 in [[Santa Monica, California]]. The band featured a female front-person, Julie Lanfeld-Keskin. The band's rhythm section would go on to form [[Painted Willie]] in 1984, and sign with [[SST Records]] in 1985, and embark on a six-month national US tour with [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] in 1986. Reforming out of the blue in 2008, SIN 34 would once again play shows primarily in their native southern California through 2012. Longtime member and primary songwriter Phil Newman died after an apparent accident on a sail boat, February 22, 2015;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/latimes/174248556|title=Philip Newman – Obituary|website=Legacy.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> the band has no plans to continue. Singer Lanfeld-Keskin died April 4, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/officialSin34/posts/1944898888935259|title=Sin 34|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
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=== 1981–1984 ===
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SIN 34 was named from the Los Angeles UHF television station Spanish International Network, channel 34. The band was established by vocalist Julie "Jules" Lanfeld and drummer [[Dave Markey]], who met at a Middle Class show at the Starwood in West Hollywood. Realizing their common bond of [[punk rock]] and interest in bands like [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and [[Devo]], Dave and Julie decided to form their own. Agreeing that "SIN 34" would be a good name after Julie noticed it written in magic marker on Dave's backpack, Julie asked classmate Phil Newman to join on bass. The band initially rehearsed as a three piece until the introduction of Circle One guitarist Mike Vallejo. Vallejo played a few shows before returning to his main band, soon to be replaced by [[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]], who went on to star in the 1984 film ''[[Suburbia (film)|Suburbia]]'', and finally finding permanence with guitarist Mike Glass.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/archives/TheSin34Story.htm|title=The Sin 34 Story|website=Wegotpowerfilms.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>


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Sin 34 played shows opening for bands including [[Dead Kennedys]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Social Distortion]], [[Fear (band)|Fear]] and [[Circle Jerks]]. Their first and earliest recordings were featured on the cassette compilations ''Meathouse'' and ''Charred Remains''. In 1982 the band recorded their debut EP, ''Die Laughing'', on Spinhead Records, ran by bassist Phil Newman, a self-produced and promoted record that quickly sold 1,500 copies. The band appeared on a series of local compilations such as Smoke 7's ''Sudden Death'', ''Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record'' on Nu Underground Records and the ''We Got Power: Party or Go Home'' LP. 1983 saw the band recording a full-length album, ''Do You Feel Safe'', at [[Mystic Records]], under the supervision of [[Circle Jerks]] guitarist Greg Hetson, again released by Spinhead Records. The album would sell 2,500 copies in its original pressing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://recordcollectorsoftheworldunite.com/artists/sin34/sin34.html |title=Sin 34 Discography |website=recordcollectorsoftheworldunite.com |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070817113412/http://recordcollectorsoftheworldunite.com/artists/sin34/sin34.html |archive-date=August 17, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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===1981–1984===


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Sin 34 experienced local and national college radio airplay as well as receiving positive reviews in fanzines. In March 1983, Julie was featured in an article in ''Thrasher'' magazine highlighting her skateboarding abilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/march-1983/|title=March 1983|website=Thrashermagazine.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> The band continued to play shows as well as re-recording the song "12 Hour Trip" for Dave Markey's film ''[[Desperate Teenage Lovedolls (film)|Desperate Teenage Lovedolls]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://music.yahoo.com/original-motion-picture-soundtrack/albums/desperate-teenage-lovedolls--40764 |title=Desperate Teenage Lovedolls &#124; Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album &#124; Yahoo! Music |website=music.yahoo.com |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130209181703/http://music.yahoo.com/original-motion-picture-soundtrack/albums/desperate-teenage-lovedolls--40764 |archive-date=February 9, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> (The soundtrack originally released on Gasatanka Records in 1984, was re-issued by [[SST Records]] in 1987, re-released in an expanded edition CD by [[Sympathy for the Record Industry]] in 1997). Sin 34 was also among several bands released on Mystic Records' ''Mystic Sampler #1'' along with [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Ill Repute]], [[Minutemen (band)|Minutemen]], Vox Pop and [[Mentors (band)|The Mentors]]. In September 1984, Sin 34 disbanded due to internal pressures, among other issues.
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SIN 34 was named from the Los Angeles UHF television station Spanish International Network, channel 34. The band was established by vocalist Julie "Jules" Lanfeld and drummer [[Dave Markey]], who met at a Middle Class show at the Starwood in West Hollywood. Realizing their common bond of [[punk rock]] and interest in bands like [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and [[Devo]], Dave and Julie decided to form their own. Agreeing that "SIN 34" would be a good name after Julie noticed it written in magic marker on Dave's backpack, Julie asked classmate Phil Newman to join on bass. The band initially rehearsed as a three piece until the introduction of Circle One guitarist Mike Vallejo. Vallejo played a few shows before returning to his main band, soon to be replaced by [[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]], who went on to star in the 1984 film ''[[Suburbia (film)|Suburbia]]'', and finally finding permanence with guitarist Mike Glass.<ref>[http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/archives/TheSin34Story.htm wegotpowerfilms.com]</ref>


=== 1995–1996 ===
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Sin 34 played shows opening for bands including [[Dead Kennedys]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Social Distortion]], [[Fear (band)|Fear]] and [[Circle Jerks]]. Their first and earliest recordings were featured on the cassette compilations ''Meathouse'' and ''Charred Remains''. In 1982 the band recorded their debut EP, ''Die Laughing'', on Spinhead Records, ran by bassist Phil Newman, a self-produced and promoted record that quickly sold 1,500 copies. The band appeared on a series of local compilations such as Smoke 7's ''Sudden Death'', ''Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record'' on Nu Underground Records and the ''We Got Power: Party or Go Home'' LP. 1983 saw the band recording a full-length album, ''Do You Feel Safe'', at [[Mystic Records]], under the supervision of [[Circle Jerks]] guitarist Greg Hetson, again released by Spinhead Records. The album would sell 2,500 copies in its original pressing.<ref>[http://recordcollectorsoftheworldunite.com/artists/sin34/sin34.html]</ref>
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In March 1995 record label Grand Theft Audio released the CD compilation ''Die Listening'', a play on their earlier EP ''Die Laughing'', containing most of their earlier 4- and 8-track recordings as well as compilation tracks, an interview conducted by [[Tim Yohannon]] on [[Maximum Rocknroll]] radio, as well as live recordings from L.A.'s [[Grand Olympic Auditorium]]. 1995 also saw appearances on two compilation re-releases; ''Buried Alive (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981–1983'' (Bomp! Records) and ''Teaching Your Bird to Talk'' (Beat Generation Records). In 1996, Bomp! included them on the ''Buried Alive Vol. 2'' compilation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://files.nyu.edu/cch223/public/usa/sin34_main.html |title=KFTH – Sin 34 Page |access-date=December 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924212059/https://files.nyu.edu/cch223/public/usa/sin34_main.html |archive-date=September 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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=== 2008 ===
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Sin 34 experienced local and national college radio airplay as well as receiving positive reviews in fanzines. In March 1983, Julie was featured in an article in ''Thrasher'' magazine highlighting her skateboarding abilities.<ref>[http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/march-1983/]</ref> The band continued to play shows as well as re-recording the song "12 Hour Trip" for Dave Markey's film ''[[Desperate Teenage Lovedolls (film)|Desperate Teenage Lovedolls]]''.<ref>[http://music.yahoo.com/original-motion-picture-soundtrack/albums/desperate-teenage-lovedolls--40764]</ref> (The soundtrack originally released on Gasatanka Records in 1984, was re-issued by [[SST Records]] in 1987, re-released in an expanded edition CD by [[Sympathy For The Record Industry]] in 1997). Sin 34 was also among several bands released on Mystic Records' ''Mystic Sampler #1'' along with [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Ill Repute]], [[Minutemen (band)|Minutemen]], Vox Pop and [[Mentors (band)|The Mentors]]. In September 1984, Sin 34 disbanded due to internal pressures, among other issues.
⚫
In 2008, after a 24-year hiatus, Julie Lanfeld initiated the reformation of the band with the original lineup of Phil Newman, Mike Glass and Dave Markey. The band played a series of shows in the southern California area, and re-released their first EP ''Die Laughing'' into the iTunes catalog.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/sin-34/6451960|title=Sin 34 on Apple Music|website=Music.apple.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>


===1995–1996===
=== 2011 ===
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On August 2, 2011, American punk rock group [[NOFX]] released an untitled EP of cover versions of hardcore punk songs through [[Fat Wreck Chords]] and included a version of SIN 34's "Say We Suck".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/10469/nofx-nofx|title=NOFX – NOFX|website=Punknews.org|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> In December 2011 SIN 34 plays one of the largest shows of the band's reformation at GV30<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2011-12-15/calendar/bad-religion-youth-brigade-t-s-o-l-sin-34/ |title=Archived copy |website=www.laweekly.com |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415143845/http://www.laweekly.com/2011-12-15/calendar/bad-religion-youth-brigade-t-s-o-l-sin-34/ |archive-date=April 15, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> in which radio station [[KROQ]] honored [[Gary Tovar]] and Goldenvoice Productions for 30 years as concert promoters. This event took place at Sin 34's hometown of Santa Monica at the [[Santa Monica Civic Auditorium]]. Bands on the bill included [[Bad Religion]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Youth Brigade (band)|Youth Brigade]] and The Grim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bigwheelmagazine.com/show_reviews/gv30-bad-religion-t-s-o-l-youth-brigade-sin-34-the-grim-a-pretty-mess-30-years-of-goldenvoice-at-the-santa-monica-civic-auditorium-santa-monica-ca/,%20http://www.bigwheelmagazine.com/show_reviews/gv30-bad-religion-t-s-o-l-youth-brigade-sin-34-the-grim-a-pretty-mess-30-years-of-goldenvoice-at-the-santa-monica-civic-auditorium-santa-monica-ca/|title=GV30 – Bad Religion – T.S.O.L – Youth Brigade – Sin 34 – The Grim – A Pretty Mess – 30 Years of Goldenvoice at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica, CA – December 17, 2011 – Show Review and Photos |website=Bigwheelmagazine.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>
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In March 1995 record label Grand Theft Audio released the CD compilation ''Die Listening'', a play on their earlier EP ''Die Laughing'', containing most of their earlier 4- and 8-track recordings as well as compilation tracks, an interview conducted by [[Tim Yohannon]] on [[Maximum Rocknroll]] radio, as well as live recordings from L.A.'s [[Grand Olympic Auditorium]]. 1995 also saw appearances on two compilation re-releases; ''Buried Alive (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981-1983'' (Bomp! Records) and ''Teaching Your Bird to Talk'' (Beat Generation Records). In 1996, Bomp! included them on the ''Buried Alive Vol. 2'' compilation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://files.nyu.edu/cch223/public/usa/sin34_main.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-12-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924212059/https://files.nyu.edu/cch223/public/usa/sin34_main.html |archive-date=2012-09-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===2008===
=== 2012 ===
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The SIN 34 logo was featured on the cover of Markey's book ''We Got Power'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=We+got+power|title=Results for 'We got power' [WorldCat.org]|website=Worldcat.org|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> which chronicled the hardcore punk scene in the 1980.s<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/books/la-xpm-2012-nov-08-la-ca-jc-we-got-power-20121111-story.html|title='We Got Power!' chronicles punk in Southland in '80s|date=November 8, 2012|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>
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In 2008, after a 24-year hiatus, Julie Lanfeld initiated the reformation of the band with the original line-up of Phil Newman, Mike Glass and Dave Markey. The band played a series of shows in the southern California area, and re-released their first EP ''Die Laughing'' into the iTunes catalog.<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/nz/artist/sin-34/id6451960]</ref>


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The band plays its last show June 2, 2012, at Webers in Reseda,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/sin-34/2012/webers-los-angeles-ca-7bdfdecc.html|title=Sin 34 Setlist at Weber's, Los Angeles|website=Setlist.fm|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> and once again goes on hiatus.
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===2011===
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On August 2, 2011, American punk rock group [[NOFX]] released an untitled EP of cover versions of hardcore punk songs through [[Fat Wreck Chords]] and included a version of SIN 34's "Say We Suck".<ref>[http://www.punknews.org/review/10469/nofx-nofx]</ref> In December 2011 SIN 34 plays one of the largest shows of the band's reformation at GV30<ref>[http://www.laweekly.com/2011-12-15/calendar/bad-religion-youth-brigade-t-s-o-l-sin-34/]</ref> in which radio station [[KROQ]] honored [[Gary Tovar]] and Goldenvoice Productions for 30 years as concert promoters. This event took place at Sin 34's hometown of Santa Monica at the [[Santa Monica Civic Auditorium]]. Bands on the bill included [[Bad Religion]], [[T.S.O.L.]], [[Youth Brigade (band)|Youth Brigade]] and The Grim.<ref>[http://www.bigwheelmagazine.com/show_reviews/gv30-bad-religion-t-s-o-l-youth-brigade-sin-34-the-grim-a-pretty-mess-30-years-of-goldenvoice-at-the-santa-monica-civic-auditorium-santa-monica-ca/]</ref>


===2012===
=== 2013 ===
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SIN 34 appeared on two different compilation releases: ''What Have We Wrought? A Benefit for Mike Atta'' on Burger Records and ''David Markey & Heavy Friends – Volume Infinite'' on Thick Syrup Records.<ref>http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/info/credits{{dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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The SIN 34 logo was featured on the cover of Markey's book ''We Got Power'',<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=We+got+power]</ref> which chronicled the hardcore punk scene in the 1980.s<ref>[https://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/08/entertainment/la-ca-jc-we-got-power-20121111]</ref>


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=== 2014 ===
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The band plays its last show June 2, 2012 at Webers in Reseda,<ref>http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/sin-34/2012/webers-reseda-ca-7bdfdecc.html</ref> and once again goes on hiatus.
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Seattle-based independent record label, Sinister Torch, re-issued the band's only album, ''Do You Feel Safe'', on LP, CD, cassette and digital in late 2014, making the album available commercially for the first time in 30 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sinistertorchrecords.com/sin-34.html|title=Sinistertorchrecords.com|website=Sinistertorchrecords.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>==


===2013===
== Side projects ==
Glass, Markey, and Newman joined lead singer Steven McDonald of [[Redd Kross]] to form Anarchy 6, a hardcore punk parody band. Using the pseudonyms Chemical Warfare (McDonald), Spike Geek (Glass), HC Skinner (Newman) and Mark Davey (Markey), they released the studio LP ''Anarchy Lives!'' in 1988 and the live album with cover songs ''Live Like a Suicidal'' in 1990.
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SIN 34 appeared on two different compilation releases: ''What Have We Wrought? A Benefit for Mike Atta'' on Burger Records and ''David Markey & Heavy Friends - Volume Infinite'' on Thick Syrup Records.<ref>http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/info/credits{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Books and fanzines ==
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===2014===
* ''[[Flipside (fanzine)|Flipside]]'' fanzine (1982)9
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Seattle-based independent record label Sinister Torch re-issues the band's only full-length LP ''Do You Feel Safe'' on LP, CD, cassette and digital in the fall of 2014, making the album available commercially for the first time in 30 years.<ref>http://www.sinistertorchrecords.com/sin-34.html</ref>


==Books and fanzines==
== Film and video ==
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* ''The Slog Movie'' – (1982)

* ''[[Flipside (fanzine)|Flipside]]'' fanzine (1982)
* ''SIN 34 – Trip to San Francisco'' (1982)90.
* ''[[Maximumrocknroll|Maximum Rocknroll]]'' issue #3 (1982)
* ''[[Thrasher (magazine)|Thrasher]]'' skateboarding magazine (March, 1983)
* ''We Got Power'' fanzine (May, 1983)
* ''We Got Power'' book (October, 2012)

==Film and video==
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* ''The Slog Movie'' - (1982)
* ''SIN 34 - Trip to San Francisco'' (1982)
* ''[[Desperate Teenage Lovedolls]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Desperate Teenage Lovedolls]]'' (1984)
* ''Flipside Video Fanzine #1''
* ''Flipside Video Fanzine #1''


==Former Members==
== Former members ==
* Julie Lanfeld-Keskin - Vocals
* Julie Lanfeld-Keskin – vocals
* Phil Newman - Bass
* Phil Newman – bass
* Michael F. Glass - Guitar
* Michael F. Glass – guitar
* [[Dave Markey]] - Drums
* [[Dave Markey]] – drums
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<ref>https://www.facebook.com/officialSin34</ref>


===Briefly in the Band===
=== Briefly in the band ===
* Mike Vallejo - Guitar (1981)
* Mike Vallejo – guitar (1981)
*[[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]] - Guitar (1981)
*[[Chris Pedersen (actor)|Chris Pedersen]] – guitar (1981)
* Scott Silverman - Guitar (1981)
* Scott Silverman – guitar (1981)


==Discography==
== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!Title !! Release !! Label !! Format
!Title !! Release !! Label !! Format
|-
|-
|''Charred Remains'' || 1981|| Version Sound|| Compilation Cassette
|''Charred Remains'' || 1981|| Version Sound|| Compilation cassette
|-
|-
|''Meathouse''|| 1982|| Version Sound || Compilation Cassette
|''Meathouse''|| 1982|| Version Sound || Compilation cassette
|-
|-
|''Sudden Death'' || 1982 || Smoke Seven Records || Compilation LP
|''Sudden Death'' || 1982 || Smoke Seven Records || Compilation LP
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|''Die Laughing'' || 1982|| Spinhead || Sin 34 EP
|''Die Laughing'' || 1982|| Spinhead || Sin 34 EP
|-
|-
|''Do You Feel Safe'' || 1983|| Spinhead || Sin 34 LP
|''Do You Feel Safe?'' || 1983|| Spinhead || Sin 34 LP
|-
|-
|''Life is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record''|| 1983 || New Underground || Compilation LP
|''Life is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record''|| 1983 || New Underground || Compilation LP
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|''Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'' ||1986 || [[SST Records]] || Compilation LP
|''Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'' ||1986 || [[SST Records]] || Compilation LP
|-
|-
|''Buried Alive: (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981-1983'' ||1995 ||[[Bomp! Records]] || CD & LP Vinyl Compilation
|''Buried Alive: (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981–1983'' ||1995 ||[[Bomp! Records]] || CD & LP vinyl compilation
|-
|-
|''Teaching Your Bird To Talk'' || 1995 || Beat Generation || CD Compilation
|''Teaching Your Bird to Talk'' || 1995 || Beat Generation || CD compilation
|-
|-
|''Die Listening: 1981-1984 A.D.''||1995|| Grand Theft Audio|| CD
|''Die Listening: 1981–1984 A.D.''||1995|| Grand Theft Audio|| CD
|-
|-
|''Buried Alive Vol. 2'' || 1996 || [[Bomp! Records]]|| CD, Album Compilation
|''Buried Alive Vol. 2'' || 1996 || [[Bomp! Records]]|| CD, album compilation
|-
|-
|''Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'' - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ||1997 || Sympathy for the Record Industry || CD
|''Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'' – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ||1997 || Sympathy for the Record Industry || CD
|-
|-
|''Sudden Death'' (reissue) || 2004 || Puke N Vomit Records || CD Compilation
|''Sudden Death'' (reissue) || 2004 || Puke N Vomit Records || CD compilation
|-
|-
|''Party or Go Home'' (60 bands) || 2004 || [[Mystic Records]] || CD Compilation
|''Party or Go Home'' (60 bands) || 2004 || [[Mystic Records]] || CD compilation
|-
|-
|''Mystic Sampler #1 & 2 || 2006 || [[Mystic Records]] || CD Compilation
|''Mystic Sampler #1 & 2'' || 2006 || [[Mystic Records]] || CD compilation
|-
|-
|''What Have We Wrought?'' (Benefit for Mike Atta) || 2013 || [[Burger Records]] || Cassette compilation
|''What Have We Wrought?'' (Benefit for Mike Atta) || 2013 || [[Burger Records]] || Cassette compilation
|-
|-
|''David Markey & Heavy Friends - Volume Infinite'' || 2013 || [[Thick Syrup Records]] || CD & Digital release
|''David Markey & Heavy Friends – Volume Infinite'' || 2013 || [[Thick Syrup Records]] || CD & digital release
<ref>[http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com//info/credits.html#records]</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com//info/credits.html#records|title=We Got Power Films – David Markey's Credits|website=Wegotpowerfilms.com|accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Do You Feel Safe?' Re-issue|| 2014 || Sinister Torch Records || LP, CD, cassette, & Digital release
|''Do You Feel Safe?'' (re-issue)|| 2014 || Sinister Torch Records || LP, CD, cassette and digital release
|}
|}


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 23 November 2024

SIN 34
SIN 34 in 2011
SIN 34 in 2011
Background information
OriginSanta Monica, California, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, hardcore punk
Years active1981–1984, 2008–2012[1]
LabelsSpinhead, Grand Theft Audio, Sinister Torch
Past membersJulie Lanfeld-Keskin
Dave Markey
Phil Newman
Michael F. Glass
Mike Vallejo
Chris Pedersen
Scott Silverman

SIN 34 was an American hardcore punk rock band formed in 1981 in Santa Monica, California. The band featured a female front-person, Julie Lanfeld-Keskin. The band's rhythm section would go on to form Painted Willie in 1984, and sign with SST Records in 1985, and embark on a six-month national US tour with Black Flag in 1986. Reforming out of the blue in 2008, SIN 34 would once again play shows primarily in their native southern California through 2012. Longtime member and primary songwriter Phil Newman died after an apparent accident on a sail boat, February 22, 2015;[2] the band has no plans to continue. Singer Lanfeld-Keskin died April 4, 2018.[3]

History

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1981–1984

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SIN 34 was named from the Los Angeles UHF television station Spanish International Network, channel 34. The band was established by vocalist Julie "Jules" Lanfeld and drummer Dave Markey, who met at a Middle Class show at the Starwood in West Hollywood. Realizing their common bond of punk rock and interest in bands like Black Flag and Devo, Dave and Julie decided to form their own. Agreeing that "SIN 34" would be a good name after Julie noticed it written in magic marker on Dave's backpack, Julie asked classmate Phil Newman to join on bass. The band initially rehearsed as a three piece until the introduction of Circle One guitarist Mike Vallejo. Vallejo played a few shows before returning to his main band, soon to be replaced by Chris Pedersen, who went on to star in the 1984 film Suburbia, and finally finding permanence with guitarist Mike Glass.[4]

Sin 34 played shows opening for bands including Dead Kennedys, T.S.O.L., Social Distortion, Fear and Circle Jerks. Their first and earliest recordings were featured on the cassette compilations Meathouse and Charred Remains. In 1982 the band recorded their debut EP, Die Laughing, on Spinhead Records, ran by bassist Phil Newman, a self-produced and promoted record that quickly sold 1,500 copies. The band appeared on a series of local compilations such as Smoke 7's Sudden Death, Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record on Nu Underground Records and the We Got Power: Party or Go Home LP. 1983 saw the band recording a full-length album, Do You Feel Safe, at Mystic Records, under the supervision of Circle Jerks guitarist Greg Hetson, again released by Spinhead Records. The album would sell 2,500 copies in its original pressing.[5]

Sin 34 experienced local and national college radio airplay as well as receiving positive reviews in fanzines. In March 1983, Julie was featured in an article in Thrasher magazine highlighting her skateboarding abilities.[6] The band continued to play shows as well as re-recording the song "12 Hour Trip" for Dave Markey's film Desperate Teenage Lovedolls.[7] (The soundtrack originally released on Gasatanka Records in 1984, was re-issued by SST Records in 1987, re-released in an expanded edition CD by Sympathy for the Record Industry in 1997). Sin 34 was also among several bands released on Mystic Records' Mystic Sampler #1 along with Suicidal Tendencies, Ill Repute, Minutemen, Vox Pop and The Mentors. In September 1984, Sin 34 disbanded due to internal pressures, among other issues.

1995–1996

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In March 1995 record label Grand Theft Audio released the CD compilation Die Listening, a play on their earlier EP Die Laughing, containing most of their earlier 4- and 8-track recordings as well as compilation tracks, an interview conducted by Tim Yohannon on Maximum Rocknroll radio, as well as live recordings from L.A.'s Grand Olympic Auditorium. 1995 also saw appearances on two compilation re-releases; Buried Alive (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981–1983 (Bomp! Records) and Teaching Your Bird to Talk (Beat Generation Records). In 1996, Bomp! included them on the Buried Alive Vol. 2 compilation.[8]

2008

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In 2008, after a 24-year hiatus, Julie Lanfeld initiated the reformation of the band with the original lineup of Phil Newman, Mike Glass and Dave Markey. The band played a series of shows in the southern California area, and re-released their first EP Die Laughing into the iTunes catalog.[9]

2011

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On August 2, 2011, American punk rock group NOFX released an untitled EP of cover versions of hardcore punk songs through Fat Wreck Chords and included a version of SIN 34's "Say We Suck".[10] In December 2011 SIN 34 plays one of the largest shows of the band's reformation at GV30[11] in which radio station KROQ honored Gary Tovar and Goldenvoice Productions for 30 years as concert promoters. This event took place at Sin 34's hometown of Santa Monica at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Bands on the bill included Bad Religion, T.S.O.L., Youth Brigade and The Grim.[12]

2012

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The SIN 34 logo was featured on the cover of Markey's book We Got Power,[13] which chronicled the hardcore punk scene in the 1980.s[14]

The band plays its last show June 2, 2012, at Webers in Reseda,[15] and once again goes on hiatus.

2013

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SIN 34 appeared on two different compilation releases: What Have We Wrought? A Benefit for Mike Atta on Burger Records and David Markey & Heavy Friends – Volume Infinite on Thick Syrup Records.[16]

2014

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Seattle-based independent record label, Sinister Torch, re-issued the band's only album, Do You Feel Safe, on LP, CD, cassette and digital in late 2014, making the album available commercially for the first time in 30 years.[17]==

Side projects

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Glass, Markey, and Newman joined lead singer Steven McDonald of Redd Kross to form Anarchy 6, a hardcore punk parody band. Using the pseudonyms Chemical Warfare (McDonald), Spike Geek (Glass), HC Skinner (Newman) and Mark Davey (Markey), they released the studio LP Anarchy Lives! in 1988 and the live album with cover songs Live Like a Suicidal in 1990.

Books and fanzines

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Film and video

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Former members

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  • Julie Lanfeld-Keskin – vocals
  • Phil Newman – bass
  • Michael F. Glass – guitar
  • Dave Markey – drums

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Briefly in the band

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  • Mike Vallejo – guitar (1981)
  • Chris Pedersen – guitar (1981)
  • Scott Silverman – guitar (1981)

Discography

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Title Release Label Format
Charred Remains 1981 Version Sound Compilation cassette
Meathouse 1982 Version Sound Compilation cassette
Sudden Death 1982 Smoke Seven Records Compilation LP
Die Laughing 1982 Spinhead Sin 34 EP
Do You Feel Safe? 1983 Spinhead Sin 34 LP
Life is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record 1983 New Underground Compilation LP
We Got Power 1983 Mystic Records Compilation LP
Mystic Sampler #1 1984 Mystic Records Compilation LP
Desperate Teenage Lovedolls 1984 Gasatanka Records Compilation LP
Desperate Teenage Lovedolls 1986 SST Records Compilation LP
Buried Alive: (The Best from Smoke Seven Records) 1981–1983 1995 Bomp! Records CD & LP vinyl compilation
Teaching Your Bird to Talk 1995 Beat Generation CD compilation
Die Listening: 1981–1984 A.D. 1995 Grand Theft Audio CD
Buried Alive Vol. 2 1996 Bomp! Records CD, album compilation
Desperate Teenage Lovedolls – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1997 Sympathy for the Record Industry CD
Sudden Death (reissue) 2004 Puke N Vomit Records CD compilation
Party or Go Home (60 bands) 2004 Mystic Records CD compilation
Mystic Sampler #1 & 2 2006 Mystic Records CD compilation
What Have We Wrought? (Benefit for Mike Atta) 2013 Burger Records Cassette compilation
David Markey & Heavy Friends – Volume Infinite 2013 Thick Syrup Records CD & digital release

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Do You Feel Safe? (re-issue) 2014 Sinister Torch Records LP, CD, cassette and digital release

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sin 34". Facebook.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Philip Newman – Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "Sin 34". Facebook.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Sin 34 Story". Wegotpowerfilms.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "Sin 34 Discography". recordcollectorsoftheworldunite.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "March 1983". Thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls | Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album | Yahoo! Music". music.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "KFTH – Sin 34 Page". Archived from the original on September 24, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  9. ^ "Sin 34 on Apple Music". Music.apple.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  10. ^ "NOFX – NOFX". Punknews.org. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". www.laweekly.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "GV30 – Bad Religion – T.S.O.L – Youth Brigade – Sin 34 – The Grim – A Pretty Mess – 30 Years of Goldenvoice at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium – Santa Monica, CA – December 17, 2011 – Show Review and Photos". Bigwheelmagazine.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  13. ^ "Results for 'We got power' [WorldCat.org]". Worldcat.org. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  14. ^ "'We Got Power!' chronicles punk in Southland in '80s". Los Angeles Times. November 8, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  15. ^ "Sin 34 Setlist at Weber's, Los Angeles". Setlist.fm. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  16. ^ http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/info/credits[permanent dead link‍]
  17. ^ "Sinistertorchrecords.com". Sinistertorchrecords.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  18. ^ "We Got Power Films – David Markey's Credits". Wegotpowerfilms.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
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