Downlow N.Y.H.C.

Down Low is a New York City Hardcore band

formed in 1994 by the infamous “Joey Down Low”

in the Lower East Side of New York City.

The band has consistently played this traditional

form of hardcore throughout their existence,

despite the trend towards nu-metal.

They recorded their first self titled demo in 94,

after a lot of gigging and writing, In 96 they released

split 7” with Against the Grain and recorded

for several CD compilations throughout ‘95 ta ‘98,

including Another Planet Records “Creepy Crawl Live”

& ” Bad Taste - The Brotherhood of Antigood”.

In 1998 Downlow returned to the studio to record

the Wall of Anger CD/EP with the production

help of Mike Dijan (Breakdown, Coldfront) which was

released on Eyeball Records. Later that year

Downlow released “All My Life” on a NYHC compilation

CD for Triple Crown Records, Free Spirit Records

released the bands second 7”, “Slipping From Reality”.

In late 1998 the band temporarily disbanded because

of personal family issues and legal difficulties.

Joe V. and Raeph toured with Cause for Alarm,

M.M. Fury continued with his other band

Disassociate, Paul and Raeph later joined

Kill Your Idols. In 2000 United Riot Records released

“Streets of America” which Down Low covered

Reagan Youths’ “U.S.A.” The current

“Drink Smoke Fight Fuck” was released April 2010

by V Wreckidds, the cd spans the bands 16 year history

with 27 tracks including the long awaited release of

“The Pressure” a live set from CBGB and

The Right Track Inn ending with a very

raw copy of the 1st demo. Curently the band is doing shows in

support of the new release.



Downlow is Herbsama Bongladen, BOng Joe Vee, Joey Crackbike and Jason "BC" Vaginamaster



Downlow continues to play hi-power, fast and intense old school hardcore music for people

to enjoy and experience the way it was meant to be.

For booking or any info send us a message!!