Introducing: MEN
Yes, it’s a crap band name. Yes, sub-editors everywhere will default to “Boyz to MEN” for their feature headlines. Yes, they’re based in Brooklyn. Yes, it’s an “art/performance collective” and yes, members of feminist electro-clashers Le Tigre (JD Sampson mainly – that’s her in the middle with the ronnie) are involved.
Regardless of lady moustaches, MEN’s music – is a sweet amalgamation of electro, synths and warm vocal tones. ‘Off Our Backs’ was the immediate ear perkup as it has a killer beat but the Bloc Party-esque ‘Simultaneously’ and the catchy chorus/ funk of ‘Credit Card Babies’ suggest a nice varied approach to things. so far, MEN only have a demo which you can hear below and
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.