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Superchunk

Superchunk is an American indie rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Formed in 1989, they were one of the bands that helped define the Chapel Hill music scene of the 1990s and were at the forefront of the indie rock scene at the time. The band's lineup consists of singer-guitarist Mac McCaughan, guitarist Jim Wilbur, bassist Laura Ballance, and drummer Laura King. They are known for their energetic, high-velocity style and strong DIY ethic.

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Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.image: Superchunk 2018 6.jpg
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Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.caption: Superchunk in 2018
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Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.origin: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.
Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.works: Discography
Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.years_active: 1989–present
Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.current_members: Mac McCaughan Laura Ballance Jim Wilbur Laura King
Musical artist <! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.past_members: Chuck Garrison Jack McCook Jon Wurster

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History
Musical style, influences, and legacy
Band members
Discography
Side projects
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Members McCaughan and Ballance founded the successful independent record label Merge Records in 1989 as a way to release music from Superchunk and music created by friends, which has since expanded to include artists from around the world and records reaching the top of the Billboard music charts.