Karp (1992? - 1998) was a rock band from Tumwater, Washington, USA. The members were Chris Smith, Jared Warren, and Scott Jernigan. They released three full length albums "Mustaches Wild", "Suplex", and "Self Titled LP. " (Note that "Self Titled LP" is a literal title.

The title is not "Karp. " Even the CD version of the record is titled "Self Titled LP.

") They also released several EPs and 7" records. Their recordings were released by several Northwest-related labels such as K Records, Kill Rock Stars, and Punk In My Vitamins.

Members went on to form Tight Bros from Way Back When, The Whip, and Big Business. Jared Warren is a currently playing bass for the Melvins.

Scott Jernigan was killed in a boating accident in 2003. A documentary film about the band KARP was made in 2009 by Bill Badgley of the band Federation X http://karplives.