YR KNIVES is a new band made up of some well known Chicago regulars. Quin Kirchner is an in demand drummer who has played with the entirety of Chicago’s jazz and improvising community as well as the rock band Wild Bell and as a leader in his own groups. Douglas McCombs plays in the groups Tortoise and Eleventh Dream Day and a whole slew of others as a leader, collaborator, or sideman, depending. McCombs plays bass in this group. Guitarist Brian Sulpizio is known for his long running project Health and Beauty as well as various sideman work including Ryley Walker and as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. Andrew Trim is a respected first call guitarist and leader/member of the groups Hanami and Retroreflector.
None of the above does much to describe the music of YR KNIVES, a sort of difficult task. Diverse and dynamic, the music could be described as adventurous and eclectic guitar music.
