It's amazing to think that Screaming Females has toured with big name acts, got legit booking agents and publicists, and is coming upon their fourth album and still play D.I.Y shows, sell their CD and vinyl both for $10, and after a dozen or so times of seeing the band, they're still able to bring a new show every time. This is something special. This is a band that stays true to their ethic and that's no bullshit. The band's consistency and rock'n'roll magic has made many talk. Well, ok, maybe reasons of Marissa's height and dress that too many other writers seem to dwell on. But it's not about looks with this band. This band is about the music. This band is fucking punk rock.
The band played a packed Death by Audio, just the second date of the band's North American and European tour. Folks there were genuinely enthused to see the band. The trio opened with a new song called “Sheep” that got some bodies moving. The catchy “Bell” followed and the rowdy crowd started to dance. How can you not dance to a Screaming Females jam? The new songs sounded better live than I remember from hearing them at Bowery Ballroom back in February. A surprise was hearing “The Real Mothers,” an older song that I don't think I've ever heard live. The band closed the set with the bass starting “Baby Jesus.” Man, King Mike's bass lines rock! Marissa also improvised on guitar parts. The crowd wanted more. They started the encore with a new song, which Marissa said the crowd might not like and find boring. The crowd still jammed out.
Finally, the band went into possibly their most well-known song, “Boyfriend” and the crowd went off. I love the screams in this songs and I couldn't help but get into the mosh pit, scream my heart out, and raise my fist. This was a killer, gnarly version of the song. They played this one out so much. Riff after riff. It was unrelentless. About halfway through the song, Marissa screams: "when you sit on the fence I will burn in hell," holding the scream "hell," like crazy. She takes off her guitar, as if stripping herself to reveal something even more powerful-her voice, over bass and drums. She grabs the mic, walks back, and screams her fucking heart out, repeating the same line. Singing with all the might I think I've ever heard her sing. She throwds her guitar and a beer bottle lightly down, then turns the knob on her guitar, so it sequels. She does this everytime for the song. Jarrett and King Mike still playing. She picks up the guitar places it up against the amp, then goes to her guitar pedal. Knelt down. Face down. She picks up her guitar slowly. Puts it on and plays an extended version of the song. I couldn't help but smile. She looked so serious on stage, yet comfortable and open.
I was having fun and for once I could have fun with everyone else. That's what feels so good about a Screaming Females show. You can be yourself and no one gives a shit. They're all there for the reason you are: to dance, let loose, and listen to good rock. Behind the band was artwork painted by Marissa on the wall.
Nude Beach played some catchy punk rock. Big Soda played some poppy rock that featured members of Little Lungs and ex-Cheeky.
Screaming Females are back on Sept. 15 to play their record release show at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn with Shellshag and Big Eyes.
The band played a packed Death by Audio, just the second date of the band's North American and European tour. Folks there were genuinely enthused to see the band. The trio opened with a new song called “Sheep” that got some bodies moving. The catchy “Bell” followed and the rowdy crowd started to dance. How can you not dance to a Screaming Females jam? The new songs sounded better live than I remember from hearing them at Bowery Ballroom back in February. A surprise was hearing “The Real Mothers,” an older song that I don't think I've ever heard live. The band closed the set with the bass starting “Baby Jesus.” Man, King Mike's bass lines rock! Marissa also improvised on guitar parts. The crowd wanted more. They started the encore with a new song, which Marissa said the crowd might not like and find boring. The crowd still jammed out.
Finally, the band went into possibly their most well-known song, “Boyfriend” and the crowd went off. I love the screams in this songs and I couldn't help but get into the mosh pit, scream my heart out, and raise my fist. This was a killer, gnarly version of the song. They played this one out so much. Riff after riff. It was unrelentless. About halfway through the song, Marissa screams: "when you sit on the fence I will burn in hell," holding the scream "hell," like crazy. She takes off her guitar, as if stripping herself to reveal something even more powerful-her voice, over bass and drums. She grabs the mic, walks back, and screams her fucking heart out, repeating the same line. Singing with all the might I think I've ever heard her sing. She throwds her guitar and a beer bottle lightly down, then turns the knob on her guitar, so it sequels. She does this everytime for the song. Jarrett and King Mike still playing. She picks up the guitar places it up against the amp, then goes to her guitar pedal. Knelt down. Face down. She picks up her guitar slowly. Puts it on and plays an extended version of the song. I couldn't help but smile. She looked so serious on stage, yet comfortable and open.
I was having fun and for once I could have fun with everyone else. That's what feels so good about a Screaming Females show. You can be yourself and no one gives a shit. They're all there for the reason you are: to dance, let loose, and listen to good rock. Behind the band was artwork painted by Marissa on the wall.
Nude Beach played some catchy punk rock. Big Soda played some poppy rock that featured members of Little Lungs and ex-Cheeky.
Screaming Females are back on Sept. 15 to play their record release show at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn with Shellshag and Big Eyes.
See below for setlist and videos.
Screaming Females @ Death by Audio setlist:
1. Sheep (New)
2. Bell
3. Skull
4. I Don't Mind It (New)
5. The Real Mothers
6. Ghost Solo (New)
7. Wild (New)
8. New
9. Baby Jesus
Encore:
10.New
11.Boyfriend
Sheep
Baby Jesus
Boyfriend
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