Artist

The Promise Ring

1995-2002, 2011-2012·Milwaukee

Davey von Bohlen left Cap'n Jazz's guitar chair and landed in Milwaukee, where he formed The Promise Ring and slowed the tempo down. His voice did a lot of the work: a froggy croon shaped by a pronounced lisp, delivering imagist, fragmentary lyrics that felt personal without tipping into full confession.

The full story is in 90s Midwest Emo.

At a glance

Active
1995–2002, 2011–2012
From
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Records in the issues
1 (1996)
Original label
Jade Tree
Listening guide track
“Nothing Feels Good”

Listen

In the 90s Midwest Emo listening guide: “Nothing Feels Good”

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In the issues

  • 90s Midwest Emo
    Principal · 1989-2000 · Members

    90s Midwest Emo is a music scene from Midwest United States (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky), 1989–2000. Its principal artists include American Football, Cap'n Jazz, Braid and The Promise Ring. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 16 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with The Promise Ring, and who.

  • Cap’n Jazz1989–1995
    Davey von Bohlen