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AJJ band members stand in a half circle.

Kyle Dehn

AJJ band members stand in a half circle.

Kyle Dehn

The folk-punk outfit AJJ are playing in Chicago

Co-founders of the band join Reset to talk pessimism and brevity.

Kyle Dehn

   

With 20 years of performing and eight studio albums, it’s safe to say AJJ has left their mark on the world of punk music. Fans know the band for their humorous takes on bleak themes. The two founding members of AJJ discuss songwriting, balancing the life of an artist, and their latest work.

Reset sits down with the co-founders of the group ahead of their performance at Aragon Ballroom on Friday.

GUESTS: Sean Bonnette, guitarist of AJJ

Ben Gallaty, bassist of AJJ

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