First formed two years ago, they a duo, comprising of guitarist and lead vocalist Arto Payaslian and drummer and backing vocalist Sean O Brien, but have the structured sound and force of a full scale band. Mishima s first single, the highly acclaimed Stop Swerving , which has a limited run of only 500 copies, and which is released on seven inch vinyl only, came out on Dahlia Records , a small local label, in July. Strictly limited to five hundred copies, and available on seven inch vinyl only, it is the work of guitarist and lead singer, Arto Payaslian, and drummer, Sean O Brien, an unconventional but dynamic Boston duo, who have the force and sound of a regular band. Even in a packed, noisy club, the group's buzzing melodies and sinuous rhythms stand out.
People wander toward the stage.