Originally conceived for his own personal amusement and desire to experiment, Polizze eventually self-released Purling Hiss (2009) and began touring with a live band.
Philadelphia-based guitarist and songwriter Mike Polizze founded Purling Hiss in 2009 as an outlet for his solo recordings.
Polizze was already an established musical figure in the Philadelphia rock scene, having previously played guitar with Birds of Maya.
[2] After the critical success of Public Service Announcement,[3] Kurt Vile convinced Polizze to assemble a band so they could embark together on a tour across North America.
Pitchfork Media compared it favorably to the indie rock of the 80s, such as Dinosaur Jr. and fIREHOSE, and said "its upbeat, euphoric outpouring of guitar, bass, and drums, the album retains the solitary, cranky strangeness.