Codeine & Bedhead

Codeine was an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 1989. The group is often classified as one of the earliest bands in the slowcore genre, which is characterized by its minimalist, slow-tempo, and emotionally intense music. Codeine's lineup consisted of Stephen Immerwahr on vocal and bass, John Engle on guitar, and Chris Brokaw on drums, who was later replaced by Doug Scharin. The band released their debut album "Frigid Stars LP" in 1990, followed by "Barely Real" in 1992, and "The White Birch" in 1994. Despite their relatively short initial run before disbanding in 1994, Codeine's music has been influential in the post-rock and slowcore movements.