May 17, 2010 · "We had an idea from the beginning to revisit the idea of '90s noise." vocalist Michael Keenan of Hawks explains the formation of the band to Noisecreep. Though the Atlanta band's adoration of the '90s sound is undeniable, their influences stray from the standard Am Rep Records influence leaning more on bands like Cherubs and Steel Pole Bathtub, which is why the band has more of a swinging ...