THICK Records has announced the signing of a new band called Sullen, a power trio from St. Louis area. To quote the press release: "[A] power trio fronted by a boy/girl combo reminiscent of Thurston & Kim in the era that was GOO. But where Sonic Youth had a NYC arty vibe, Sullen embrace their Midwestern roots with a rustbelt grit devoid of pretension. Where punk meets rock, the combination of consonant guitars, pop hooks, power chords, and a stadium aesthetic, make Paint The Moon a pronounced debut. Tense harmonies, a loud/quiet dynamic and slow burn intensity sharpen the jagged edge of singer Shanna Kiels tongue." The band's debut album, "Paint The Moon" was recorded by Andy Gerber (Local H, Caviar), and is due out on May 27th.