Three Second Kiss

In 1993, Three Second Kiss formed in Bologna, Italy, taking cues from Rodan, Blonde Redhead, Big Black, and Jawbow. Lollypop Records handled the release of the band's debut full-length F.P.R., which showcased their intricate yet abrasive hard-hitting indie approach. Two years afterward, Wide Records issued the second album Everyday Everyman, after which the group secured a distribution arrangement with Washington D.C.'s Slowdime Records. With the September 1999 arrival of the EP Focal Point, Three Second Kiss reached American audiences by touring alongside June of 44.