Brian Damage is the Brian child of Brian Baker. When he's not playing drums in DANA or D.O.T.S. or Hydrone he's fucking with synths and writing disturbingly memorable melodies as Brian Damage. Maybe you've enjoyed his other projects such as Brat Curse, Astro Fang, Yakuza Heart Attack, Smug Brothers, Jet Kid Committee, etc. etc., fear not, you will enjoy Brian Damage. Find his 1st two albums on Clean Demon Records and listen to "Miserable Schemes" while you patiently wait for your Baby Blue Tape to arrive to listen to the Brian's glorious third album, Previous Episodes.

"Brain Damage makes art pop, and Previous Episodes is heavy on it and you should all be aware of it. “The Wheels Are In Motion” is filled with jangly guitars, slight on the distortion as the band lets everyone know their synth drive is sometimes underscoring its tracks. But it’s “Mind’s Eye” that let’s everyone know, they’re also heavy on the synth but rock out as well. It’s fun, it’s catchy, and full of melody." - Ghettoblaster Magazine

"On his third album Previous Episodes you’ll hear eleven energetic, contemporary garage rock songs in which heavy guitars and vintage synths go hand in hand. Between the grit, distortion and soundscapes you can detect influences from indie rock, power pop and DIY punk, with a good idea and appealing melody in every track." - Add To Want List

"The press release calls Brian Damage “power-pop weirdoes.” And I get the weirdo part, but not the power pop. Brian Damage is indie-folk rock. The songs are quirky, poppy stuff with acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and loads of synths. Nothing here is heavy or angst-filled; rather the songs are light and more than a bit eccentric. I love how the songs have a variety in the sounds and feel, but are all unified by their uniqueness. The album opens with a song that mentions cat piss multiple times, “Back 2 My Old Ways.” The acoustic guitar feels like it’s purposely out of tune, ever so slightly, giving it a whimsical sound sort of like a toy piano might do. That gives you an idea of the direction of the LP. “Miserable Schemes” has a great psychedelic folk feel, with acoustic guitar and glockenspiel, along with electric guitar and definite late 60s melodic lines. I love the melody of “Human Goings,” especially when it’s played by the buzzy synths. It gives the otherwise somber mid-tempo song a brightness and bounce. I also enjoy the dark angular 80ss new wave sound of “Robo Nutso,” a very appropriately titled tune, with a crazy robotic thing going on. “Fantasy” seems seamlessly to blend modern indie rock with 80s new wave sounds. “Trading Cards” is off-the-wall bizarre. And “Fast Food Chains” closes the LP with a track featuring acoustic guitars, lush synths that ring out, and somewhat whimsical vocals. There are more songs besides these, all equally good, too. If you’re into quirky indie with synths, check this out. You won’t be disappointed." - Paul Silver - The Jersey Beat

"Columbus, Ohio’s Brian Damage – not to be confused with the Misfits incredibly short-lived drummer – have just announced their third LP ‘Previous Episodes.’ Judging by the first single ‘Miserable Schemes,’ the release is promising to be yet another power-pop masterpiece from the Heartland’s favorite off-the-radar weirdo, Brian Baker (not to be confused with the longtime guitarist of Bad Religion). Imagine you got hit in the head with a hammer. We won’t go into details as to why, but let’s say it was a pretty good hit and you went unconscious for several days. In your coma, you lived an entire life in the ’90s. You were happy, successful, and your fashion sense finally made sense. Needless to say, you became mortifyingly depressed upon waking up in this present day hellscape. This song may as well be the only balm that can soothe you." - The Hard Times