Superchunk

The Profile

Superchunk is an American indie rock band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1989. They are known for high‑energy, guitar‑driven songs and for co‑founding the Merge record label.

No Pocky for Kitty was recorded with Steve Albini in a short session; the band remained associated with Merge Records, a label they helped build; DeBaser reviews note a May 1992 live performance opening for Mudhoney.

DeBaser reviews praise Superchunk's high‑energy early work and their later politically charged albums. No Pocky for Kitty is noted for raw speed and a Steve Albini session. What a Time to Be Alive is praised as an angry but melodic political record. Both reviews value the band's independence and influence on indie scenes.