Lync

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Lync was a 1990's indie rock band from Olympia, Washington.

Formed in 1992, Lync was comprised of vocalist/guitarist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to Fugazi, Unwound, Hush Harbor, The Fall, and Drive Like Jehu.

The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail, Candy Ass, Landspeed, and K Records. Jayne and Bertram played on Beck's album One Foot In The Grave in 1994, right before releasing Lync's one full-length album on K, These Are Not Fall Colors. Lync then disbanded in late 1994.

In 1997, Troubleman Unlimited and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and released them on one compact disc, Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8).

After disbanding, Jayne and Schneider played in the more pop-oriented Love as Laughter; Bertram plays regularly with Red Stars Theory and 764-HERO, and has played with Beck, Built to Spill, and Satisfact.

Despite their brief history, Lync has gained a small but hardcore fanbase in the indie music scene, particularly in the U.S. Northwest. Lync's music is credited with influencing the sound of later acts such as Modest Mouse, Roadside Monument, and The Promise Ring.