Instar

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Instar is the "nom-de-Rock" of a rock/post-rock band started by Karl von Kries. The current lineup is Karl von Kries (guitars, vocals, production), Jordan Martin (bass), and Wyatt Lund (Drums). Karl cut his rock teeth in the thriving Western Massachusetts music scene which spawned the Pixies, Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh. Less "noisy" than these post-punk rockers, and less faux-funk than the reggae/funk bands infesting the Valley at the time