The Van Pelt
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1993 in New York, New York, United States
- Active: 1993 - present
Biography
The Van Pelt is an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1993 at New York University by singer and guitarist Chris Leo. Its two 1990s albums, 'Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves' (1996) and 'Sultans of Sentiment' (1997), both on #Gern Blandsten Records#, blurred post hardcore, indie rock and emo. The band split in 1997 and reunited for shows from 2009. The current lineup of Leo, guitarist Brian Maryansky, drummer Neil O'Brien and bassist Sean Greene released 'Artisans & Merchants' in 2023, the band's first new studio album since the 1990s, and followed it with 'Remain Obscure' in 2026.
Genres
The Van Pelt Discography
- Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves (1996) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Sultans of Sentiment (1997) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Remain Obscure (2026) - Album - rated 3.35/5
Members
- Chris Leo - vocals, guitar (1993–1997; 2017–Present)
- Brian Maryansky - guitar (1996–1997; 2017–Present)
- Neil O'Brien - drums (1993–1997; 2017–Present)
- Sean Greene - bass (1996–1997; 2017–Present)