Post by John Brainlove on Sept 14, 2005 11:13:17 GMT
November 7th sees the release of 'She Like Electric', a unique work brimming with melody, fun, talent and a depth which belies Smoosh's years. The release will be followed later in November by Smoosh's first UK live shows.
For the uninitiated:
Seattle’s Smoosh are a sister duo who make exceedingly endearing piano/synth-based indie pop and have shared the stage with Pearl Jam, Death Cab for Cutie, The Presidents of the USA, Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney and Jimmy Eat World. Oh... and they’re 11 and 13 years old.
But these self-directed musical prodigies can hold their own against any fully grown bands. 'She Like Electric' was named number 8 in DIW (Devil in the Woods) magazine’s top 10 albums of 2004. ROCKRGRL magazine compared their sound to “a stripped down version of the first side of Pet Sounds.” The band also garnered a 5-star review in Alternative Press, scored 10 of 10 in Vice Magazine and was recently featured on The Today Show.
'She Like Electric' was recorded at the legendary Egg Studios (Posies, Young Fresh Fellows, Mudhoney) in Seattle in a mere three days (with two more for mixing). And, yes, every note of this album was written and performed by Asya and Chloe with no adult intervention.
The band recently toured in support of Mates of State and have gained a wide following of fans, including Cat Power’s Chan Marshall, who has been finishing her shows by lip synching to a live version of Smoosh’s song Rad.
"The hottest new band in the US underground." - NME
“Inspiring equal parts awe and awww" - Time Out NY
“More affecting and melody-wise than most bands twice their age.” – Blender
“Smoosh make truly instinctual pop” – Plan B (Everett True)
“A cult in the making.” – Sunday Times (London)
"Smoosh is no gimmick.... The girls just know how to rock." - Associated Press
"Smoosh...aren't even teenagers yet, but their pensive lyrics, minor chords and forlorn melodies give their music the sound of moodier artists twice their age." -- Rolling Stone Online
"Not many middle-schoolers can open for Pearl Jam, as Smoosh will do this weekend. And it's great to see girls flaunting their riffs instead of their midriffs." - Washington Post
Pattern 25 Records
www.pattern25.com
For the uninitiated:
Seattle’s Smoosh are a sister duo who make exceedingly endearing piano/synth-based indie pop and have shared the stage with Pearl Jam, Death Cab for Cutie, The Presidents of the USA, Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney and Jimmy Eat World. Oh... and they’re 11 and 13 years old.
But these self-directed musical prodigies can hold their own against any fully grown bands. 'She Like Electric' was named number 8 in DIW (Devil in the Woods) magazine’s top 10 albums of 2004. ROCKRGRL magazine compared their sound to “a stripped down version of the first side of Pet Sounds.” The band also garnered a 5-star review in Alternative Press, scored 10 of 10 in Vice Magazine and was recently featured on The Today Show.
'She Like Electric' was recorded at the legendary Egg Studios (Posies, Young Fresh Fellows, Mudhoney) in Seattle in a mere three days (with two more for mixing). And, yes, every note of this album was written and performed by Asya and Chloe with no adult intervention.
The band recently toured in support of Mates of State and have gained a wide following of fans, including Cat Power’s Chan Marshall, who has been finishing her shows by lip synching to a live version of Smoosh’s song Rad.
"The hottest new band in the US underground." - NME
“Inspiring equal parts awe and awww" - Time Out NY
“More affecting and melody-wise than most bands twice their age.” – Blender
“Smoosh make truly instinctual pop” – Plan B (Everett True)
“A cult in the making.” – Sunday Times (London)
"Smoosh is no gimmick.... The girls just know how to rock." - Associated Press
"Smoosh...aren't even teenagers yet, but their pensive lyrics, minor chords and forlorn melodies give their music the sound of moodier artists twice their age." -- Rolling Stone Online
"Not many middle-schoolers can open for Pearl Jam, as Smoosh will do this weekend. And it's great to see girls flaunting their riffs instead of their midriffs." - Washington Post
Pattern 25 Records
www.pattern25.com
