Which band was formed first, Against Me! or Volcano Suns?
Against Me! Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. Since 2001, the band's lineup has also included guitarist James Bowman. After releasing three studio albums through independent record labels, Against Me! moved to Sire Records for 2007's "New Wave", which reached no. 57 on the "Billboard" 200. In 2011, the band launched their own record label, Total Treble Music, through which to release future albums.
The Mekons The Mekons are a British-American rock band. Formed in the late 1970s as an art collective, they are one of the longest-running and most prolific of the first-wave British punk rock bands. Through the years, the band's musical style has evolved, incorporating aspects of country music, folk music, alternative rock and occasional experiments with dub. They are known for their raucous live shows. These days, The Mekons are often described as a post-punk, cowpunk and/or alt country band. The band is currently based in Chicago.