Aye Nako is an American punk band from

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, United States. The band originated in 2010 and promotes a "community-oriented, anti-capitalist, LGBTQ-friendly ideology". After self-releasing a well-received debut album titled '' Unleash Yourself'', in 2015, the band released '' The Blackest Eye'' on

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History

Officially formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2010, the members of Aye Nako were from

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, where Mars Ganito (vocals, guitar) and Joe McCann (bass) had been two-thirds of Fleabag, who had changed their name from Aye Nako. After the move to Brooklyn, Ganito and McCann were joined by Jade Payne (guitar) and Angie Boylan (drums) to complete their lineup. They have performed with acts such as P.S. Eliot and

the Thermals The Thermals were an American indie rock band based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The group was formed in 2002. With influences heavily rooted in both lofi, as well as standard rock, the band's songs were also known for their political a ...

. Their self-released debut album, '' Unleash Yourself'', came out in the summer of 2013. The band signed to

in 2015 for the release of '' The Blackest Eye'' EP. Returning to the studio in 2016, the group recorded its second full-length, '' Silver Haze''. Released once again by Don Giovanni, the album came out in early 2017.

Discography

Albums

EPs

References

External links

* * {{Official website, http://www.dongiovannirecords.com/, Don Giovanni Records official website Musical groups established in 2010 Don Giovanni Records artists Punk rock groups from New York (state) 2010 establishments in New York City