On their new full-length IF ARSENIC FAILS, TRY ALGEBRA, the members of POP UNKNOWN present textures and tones that make you go weak at the knees. Everything fits so well, it's more than you hoped for. Immaculately constructed pop songs with tranquilizing melodies and chiming guitars lines (just listen to "Head In The Sand," "Half of Ninety" and "An Offering"). IF ARSENIC FAILS is a power-chord workout with a driving rhythm section that conveys passion and reminds us how fun it is to sing along. Boasting members of highly regarded but now defunct Austin-based bands (Mineral, Imbroco and Feed Lucy), POP UNKNOWN made a fresh mark on the scene with their debut EP, SUMMER SEASON KILLS (Deep Elm, 1999). Their debut exposed an impassioned blend of post-hardcore rock and warm, dynamic pop. This engaging combination matched with a strong sense of melody defines their sound. Perhaps the members of POP UNKNOWN have stumbled upon a harmony which is often unbalanced by the allure to be all that is "pop" or all that is "emotion." POP UNKNOWN resists that temptation. And a quick listen will put this balance into perspective. Let's not forget they rock...with a thick, noisy guitar attack on the senses. A must see live band, they overwhelm with energy. POP UNKNOWN has quickly acquired ranks as one of Austin's best rock / pop bands playing shows with everyone from Jimmy Eat World to The Get Up Kids to Pedro The Lion. So forget about sitting up all night fussing over the perfect mix tape arrangement for that special someone - play them something by POP UNKNOWN. "Pop Unknown's music just flows from the speakers, each tender note to be savored and every word embraced." - Fracture (UK) "Clever in concept, seductive by virtue of its struggle with vulnerability, and absolutely great pop music." - Detroit Metro Times "A minor masterpiece. You can almost musically trace the birth and death of an intimate relationship." - Consumable __________________________________________________________________________ POP UNKNOWN is Tim Lasater (vocals, guitar), Gabe Wiley (drums), Joel Ganucheau (guitar), Casper Echols (bass) and Matt Breedlove (guitar). IF ARSENIC FAILS was produced by David Valley and Pop Unknown at Sonic Arts Recording in Austin, Texas. SUMMER SEASON KILLS was engineered by Jason Ward at Sweatbox Studios in Austin. POP UNKNOWN first appeared on Deep Elm's "A Million Miles Away: The Emo Diaries, Chapter II" with "Writing It Down for You."