The Need

The Need was a queercore band originating in Olympia, Washington in the late 1990s.

Formed by Rachel Carns, drums and vocals, and Radio Sloan, guitar and bass, both were veterans of other indie rock bands. Rachel was prev

The Need was a queercore band originating in Olympia, Washington in the late 1990s.

Formed by Rachel Carns, drums and vocals, and Radio Sloan, guitar and bass, both were veterans of other indie rock bands. Rachel was previously in Kicking Giant, The Fakes, Witchypoo, Slant 6 and Ce Be Barns Band, which Radio had been a member of as well. They made their debut in Olympia in 1996.