After Indian Summer imploded, Adam Nanaa and Bill Sprauge from Kalamazoo's Ordination of Aaron teamed up to form Daredevil in early '95.

The band hit the road in June of that year for a proposed "Man Without Fear" six-week hell ride across the States. They had no recordings, and struck out into wilderness on the strength of their former groups and an ad in HeartAttack magazine filled with random cities and dates.

The ad was an invitation for those in the know to come find them. "I hope I see all of my friends and everyone who helped us out on the Indian tour but if your [sic] busy ..I understand," Nanaa wrote. "You kids are like my own little crazy cult."

"Say hi smoke me out baby"

A few songs from Daredevil's "Philly" show on July 12, 1995 are here:

The tour was a disaster, with most shows canceled, little food, and even less money. Daredevil disbanded in Columbus, OH with half the group disappearing in the middle of the night with the van and gear.

Though a 7" was advertised, Daredevil never actually recorded. Evidence of their existence is scant. It's neat that just enough survived to even be reminded of them 25 years later, on a Sunday evening, deep in December 2020.

Happy 25th birthday to @TempResLtd and anyone else who survived that summer.

And for those that missed it, there's a playlist for that: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67gpXe1FXkdImxgxC2a6U7?si=NUBR7r1cQzGRCGInMtEYww

Quick follow up on this thread:

Live video of Daredevil exists! https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR3Cr7aDKRUdubB8bdwmQ0u0TjS18CC_85gl5Q7vssOyni34mP6Y_ePsh08&v=Dw6ZyLkbZHg&feature=youtu.be

Daredevil were essentially a Slint tribute band that spilled out at the bitter end of emo's second wave. Hardcore informed and post-rock desirous—the band didn't stand a chance.