Dom Casual- Unapproachable - 2001
from High of Lowbrow Records cd "This is the Sound of DOM CASUAL"

From Dom Casual's MySpace page--

"Dom Casual was born out of the ashes of the Chapel Hill-based trio Siddhartha in the spring of '96. Several lineup changes later, the band now boasts 5 members and incorporates brass and organ. Elements of surf, rockabilly, baroque-, and indie-rock leanings all converge to create a heady mix of modern rock and roll."

From "The Independent Weekly"--
"Dom Casual evoke the innocent optimism of '60s pop as it slams headfirst into the disillusionment of '70s punk with a healthy dose of carbon monoxide-imbibed garage choke, plus clever instrumentals that come off like Hugo Montenegro chatting up go-go girls at a Sandals session."

Band Members:
Jamie McLendon--vox, guitars
Nate Stalfa--drums, percussion
Sean Patrick Murphy--guitar, organ, percussion
Andy Ware--bass

Small 23 - chopsocky - 1994
from the Alias Records cd - True Zero Hook

from allmusic.com

Along with the classic Icky Mettle by contemporaries the Archers of Loaf, Small 23's True Zero Hook announced the arrival of an unusually vibrant early-'90s indie and punk rock scene in Chapel Hill, NC. Although neither band lived up to the potential promised by these records, both albums are exciting snapshots of a post-Nirvana/Husker Dü moment when it seemed like great indie guitar rock was poised to take over the world. True Zero Hook is led off by the irresistibly catchy title track, which accomplishes the rare feat of combining a great indie-punk melody with the sort of emotionally charged vagueness that made R.E.M. albums like Murmur and Reckoning so amazing. Like the Archers, Small 23 (later known as Small) rocks royally, but also possesses an uncommon, appealingly melancholic lyrical directness that sets the band apart. In addition, True Zero Hook is filled with subtle hooks that reveal themselves on repeated listenings. Overall, a don't-miss album for any serious fan of the early-'90s indie rock genre.

Band Members:
Matt Walter
Mike Kenlan
Dave Hollinghurst
Chuck Garrison