NUZZLE

Nuzzle began as a trio; Nate Dalton (guitar), Simon Fabela (bass) and Ricardo Reano (drums) in Rosemead, CA in 1991 before ultimately settling in Santa Cruz, CA. In 1993 Nate’s older brother Andrew joined on guitar and switched to vocals early in 1994, solidifying their lineup.‍

Before they broke up in early 2001 Nuzzle had released several 45s, their Follow, For Now LP on Youth Strike Chord, several compilation tracks, and their 1999 record, San Lorenzo’s Blues, on Troubleman Unlimited. They had completed several US tours including a very successful one with Fisticuffs Bluff, and had become staples in a loosely knit but deeply felt west coast scene anchored by Kill Rock Stars Records in Olympia and Gravity Records in San Diego. The buzz they generated helped them find their way onto bills with bands like Unwound, Evergreen, Lync, Bikini Kill, Modest Mouse, The VSS, Orchid, Clikatat Ikatowi, Versus, Bonnie Prince Billy and many more. As of late 2025 Nuzzle has reunited and rekindled the fire that fueled them.