Goodnight Records

The Pogues pick up Felix Da Housecat at an animal shelter.

Charles and Michael are KNTRLR, the nasty two-piece responsible for the hauntingly beautiful b-side “Kursk” on their upcoming split 7” with The Big Sleep, which narrates the experience of a submariner writing a farewell letter to his wife as he accepts his tragic fate. It’s based on a true story, which is probably why the overused and frequently misapplied term “bittersweet” is so fitting. It’s not like these guys are nautical adventurers or students heartbreak addicts, though; in fact, their background belies the pensive lyrical content. 

Charles grew up in the LA area and experienced success at a young age with appearances on popular early-90’s programs like “Wild Animal Games with Ryan Seacrest”, as well as a random smattering of made-for-TV movies and low-budget rap videos. Quickly disenchanted with acting, he was now known, refocused his creative energy on music and learned to play the drums. Again, early success - it wasn’t long before he was opening for 80’s new wave one-hit wonders Missing Persons and holding psychedelic green-room philosophy salons with Rick James.

Michael, on the other hand, had a strict Christian upbringing in Oklahoma and was groomed for Seminary School until a sudden change in heart impelled him to abandon the road of righteousness. He has since taken up a variety of residences of vocation,s ranging from taxi driver to vineyard worker.  A chance encounter at the ever-popular Russian Bath House in NYC’s East Village provided the introduction for these two salty seadogs.