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When Ian McCarthy and Jason Marshall left their former band in 2006 to start something new, they had one goal in mind: to develop a sound that was distinctive, but also warmly referential to their favorite indie rock groups of the past. Rennie Settanni and Joe Yanick shared in this vision, and together the four formed The Codes. With lyrical contributions from John Abney, this Philly band has honed their own unique style, drawing from their shared influences and the deep well of American rock and roll tradition.

Ian Morse McCarthy - Vocals & lead guitar
Rennie Settanni - Rhythm guitar
Joseph Yanick - Bass
Jason Marshall - Drums

If you missed our last show at North Star Bar, you missed a good one. Shit got a little crazy. A few bands played before us including Penrose and A Million Years. They were incredible.

By the time we hit the stage it was already 1am. The crowd was good and drunk by then. Lots of hooting and hollering. Good energy in the room.

Halfway through the set, in the middle of one of our songs, the stage lights went black. We later found out that someone spilled a beer on the lighting board. They were OUT. No bringing them back. So we just kept playing. It was completely pitch black in there. The only lights were the sporadic flashes from cameras in the crowd. We played several more songs in complete darkness - including an encore.

Here’s the song we were playing when the lights died - they go out at 4:00. Check it out.