Bluetip, an American rock band from Washington D.C., was formed in March 1995 by ex-members of Swiz. Initially named The Ohio Blue Tip, they shortened it to Bluetip early on. Their debut release was the "Ohio" 7-inch single in 1995. In 1996, they released their first album, Dischord № 101, followed by Join Us in 1998, Polymer in 2000, and Post Mortem Anthem (2001). Notable singles include "Newport" from the compilation Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended. The band disbanded in 2002.