The 65's are a punk influenced, powerpop band from NJ comprised of veterans of the NY/NJ independent music scene. Their debut release, the full length album 'Strike Hard!' released in December 2011 was well received: “NJ/NY band the 65’s put out a terrific debut last year called STRIKE HARD (Dromedary Records). If you dig the crunchy sounds of bands like Superchunk or Husker Du then this band will be right up your alley. ” — Dagger Zine "...a delightful mix of styles. Loud and quiet, acoustic and electric, the 65′s are equally at home in coffee shops and rock clubs." — Magnet Magazine “Best new releases of 2011” — Indie Rock Cafe Since the release of 'Strike Hard!' the band has been working hard, playing shows and continuing to write. They are currently working on their 2nd full length record, to be released in 2014. The 65's are Joseph O. Pugsley (guitar & vocals), John Steel (drums), Frankie Fender (guitar), & Ryan Struck (bass & vocals) All songs written by Joseph O. Pugsley (ASCAP Joe Effin Puggle) Cover Art by John Steinheimer Guest musicians: Rik Mercaldi - lap steel on #4, Jeff Gashler - bass on #3, Daniel Smith - b. vox, git & bass on #2, b. vox & git on #3, b. vox on #4 Pyrrhic Victory Recordings 2013 PVR-002 www.pyrrhicvictoryrecordings.com credits released 15 August 2013 Tracked at Homebrew Studio (Sparta, NJ) & Brown Acid Studio (Hawthorne, NJ). Mixed & mastered by Kevin Lacatena at Homebrew Studio.