Bitch Magnet was an influential post-hardcore band that carved out their unique sound in the underground music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Formed in 1986 at Oberlin College in Ohio, the band originally consisted of bassist Sooyoung Park, guitarist Jon Fine, and drummer Orestes Morfin. Blending the intense, raw energy of punk with complex instrumental structures and an emotive lyrical approach, the band was part of a wave of indie rock groups that challenged the traditional rock paradigms.

The band's discography, though brief, has left a lasting impact and includes three albums that have been reissued as deluxe editions, solidifying their standing in the post-hardcore and indie-rock canon. "Star Booty," released in 1988, first showcased the band's intricate dynamics and burgeoning musicianship. "Umber," which followed in 1989, pushed the envelope further with denser compositions and a maturing sound. Their final album, "Ben Hur," released in 1990 and later reissued as a deluxe edition, stripped back on song length but continued to display an evolution in their sound with a refined intensity and an experimental edge. Though they initially disbanded in 1990, the significance of Bitch Magnet's music has been reasserted through a series of reunions and continued interest in their innovative sound that helped to define a genre and influence a generation of musicians.