We are all products of our environment. It just so happens that some are luckier than others when it comes to where theyare from. Building off the rich history of the Washington, DC scene, OLYMPIA is able to draw from the diverse anthology ofthe bands that came before them. Where other bands end up being carbon copies of a fleeting trend, OLYMPIA has forged asound all their own. If the Washington, DC music scene is a barrel full of gasoline, then OLYMPIA is the box of matches.*Following the demise of their band FAIRWEATHER (Equal Vision Records), drummer Shane Johnson and guitarist PeterTsouras joined up with bassist Nick Barkley and former BRAND NEW DISASTER (Tribunal Records) vocalist Phil Williams inlate 2005 and OLYMPIA was born. The band took shape and began writing songs, recording their first five songs in December.OLYMPIA quickly went into the studio with producer Matthew Ellard at the helm. Known for his work with a wide variety ofmusical acts (MOTORHEAD, CONVERGE, MORPHINE, BEARVSSHARK), Ellard was the perfect architect for the band'ssonic vision. The resulting album, entitled Emergencies, showcases OLYMPIA's aggressive and dissonant musical creation.