Before Planes Mistaken For Stars, there was Dismiss. The LP collects a set of rare demo recordings that existed largely in fragments and memory
Before Planes Mistaken For Stars, there was Dismiss. Lost Transmissions: 1995-1996 collects a set of recordings that existed largely in fragments and memory, now assembled into documented history that fills in a missing chapter of that story. Recorded during the mid-90s, these demos feature Gared O'Donnell, Matt Bellinger, Jamie Drier, and Mike Johnson at an early stage of their collaboration. The material captures a band laying the groundwork for what would later take shape in a more widely recognized form. For listeners familiar with what Gared and Matt would go on to build, this collection provides context--approach, intent, and structure--that connect clearly to later work. That immediacy is what gives these recordings their weight. Both Gared O'Donnell and Matt Bellinger are no longer here, and their absence is felt across the history of Planes Mistaken For Stars. Lost Transmissions: 1995-1996 preserves a moment when everything was still ahead. It stands as a record of origin, not in a mythic sense, but in a practical one--four people working toward something that would later matter deeply to many.This release is not about revisiting the past for its own sake. It clarifies the lineage of a band whose impact continues to resonate, and it gives proper space to the early contributions of Gared and Matt. For those who have followed that path, this collection is an essential addition to their legacy.
Track Listing
Forget I Want My Letters Back Remember Bad Luck Papercuts Trap Stunt Soft Udi Ghetza Persona Common Boy July 12
