MEN is a queer political-dance pop band from Brooklyn comprised of Le Tigre's JD Samson, Michael O’Neill (Ladybug Transistor, Princess) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet). Together they deliver an irresistible sound. They'll release their debut album, Talk About Body on IAMSOUND Feb. 1, 2011. This is music you let loose to. Music that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. Kudos to MEN for discussing important issues and having a good beat at the same, too. Excited for this release.
Speaking to issues such as wartime economies, sexual compromise, and the demand for liberties, the band released their first EP, Limited Edition Demo to widespread acclaim, with the New York Times calling it “full of dreamy post-disco.” They were lauded for their inventive, high energy live show, which saw them open tours for The Gossip and Peaches in America, in addition to doing their own headlining runs in the U.S. and overseas. Combining politics with dance parties, art with activism, MEN shows have always reached a fever pitch, treating each show as an art project, sometimes asking local artists to paint a backdrop while they perform, or by using DIY cardboard-and-tippex props, including cut-out fists and banners printed with slogans like “SILENCE=DEATH” and “WHO AM I TO FEEL SO FREE”.
Tracklisting below.
