talk show Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2014. The house band dubbed themselves the 8G Band. In 1997, Temple founded Akashic Books, an independent publisher, known for many books including Go the Fuck to Sleep and Hairstyles of the Damned. Temple has written for The Nation and other publications. In 2020, Temple formed the band Fake Names alongside guitarist Brian Baker (Minor Threat/Bad Religion), guitarist Michael Hampton (The Faith/S.O.A.), and vocalist Dennis Lyxzén (Refused). They released their self-titled debut album later that same year on Epitaph Records. The band then released a self-titled EP in 2021, which featured original Girls Against Boys member Canty on drums. Members Current Scott McCloud — lead vocals, guitars (1989–2009, 2013–2017, 2021–present) Eli Janney — keyboards, bass, programming, backup vocals (1989–2005, 2005–2009, 2013–2017, 2021–present) Johnny Temple — bass (1990–2009, 2013–2017, 2021–present) Alexis Fleisig — drums (1990–2009, 2013–2017, 2021–present) Former Brendan Canty — drums, keyboards (1989–1990) Luke Wood — guitars (1990–1991) John Schmersal — keyboards, bass (2005, 2013) Timeline Colors denotes main role(s) in the band. Discography Nineties vs. Eighties (1990) Tropic of Scorpio (1992) Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby (1993) Cruise Yourself (1994) House of GVSB (1996) Freak*on*ica (1998) You Can't Fight What You Can't See (2002) The Ghost List (2013) References External links Official band website American post-hardcore musical groups Indie rock musical groups from Washington, D.C. Musical groups established in 1988 Touch and Go Records artists Jade Tree (record label) artists 1988 establishments in Washington, D.C.