Bully In the Hallway

What started as a gag has become a reality for local rock quintet Bully In the Hallway. The band made a solid first impression with their self-released debut Apples & Sunshine and continues to fine-tune their skills in support roles for the likes of Smoking Popes, Titus Andronicus, Dax Riggs and Riverboat Gamblers. In December, Bully In the Hallway officially released their latest power-pop opus Crooks and Their Castles, a record that is sure to put the band on many an indie rocker’s radar. A near perfect marriage of melody and energy, the album has quickly become a buzz-worthy favorite among critics while drawing comparisons to Chicago punk rock royalty including Naked Raygun and Rise Against, as well as The Replacements. (Appearing with Sybris at The Burlington on June 30) –text: Mike Scales