Ten Bands You Need To Know.
kasi
Feb 13, 2008
I have a website currently being built called Kat Scratch. It is aimed towards helping local and underground punk bands get their name out there. I thought to kind of honor the website, I would put together a list of bands I enjoy that aren't as popular as you would think they would be. Possibly this list would give you an idea on what to expect from my website, and find your next favorite band.
This is the ultimate list of bands you need to know.
10. The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls are actually pretty popular in the underground music scene. They have opened up for bands like Panic At The Disco! and Nine Inch Nails. They finialy did one of their first headling tours during January, and I had the honor of seeing them live on my birthday. Amanda plays Piano while Brian plays drums... But they definitly do not limit their creativity to only those instriments! The Dresden Dolls are one of the most entertaining and amazing bands I have ever seen live or heard.
Myspace.com/theDresdenDolls
9. The Phenomenauts
The photo is as strange as the band is, honestly. The Phenomenauts are a Rockabilly Punk band from California. They write songs about comming from outter space and being robots, but still maintain a fun sound thats fast and old fashion. They remind me of the Mifits when Danzig still sang, but with more of a newer fresh strange sound!
myspace.com/thephenomenauts
8. Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill is no longer around, but their sound will forever live on. I love this band so much, they have such a dark sound with dirty lyrics. I could listen to them all day long. In the 90's, they used to play shows with Marilyn Manson [when they were still called the Spooky Kids]. They were only able to put out two albums before they officialy broke up. All girl band, they will turn your world upside down.
Myspace.com/JackOffJill
7. Lower Class Brats
Call them punk, rock, or what ever else you want the Lower Class Brats will blow you away. As many other Clockwork bands, they write songs that relate to the movie and other songs that have to do with sex and well punk. LCB has been around since 1995 and haven't exactly took the band seriously until just recently. They have an amazingly strong fan base, and they never fail to put on an amazing show.
myspace.com/lowerclassbratsrule
6. Two Ton Boa
If I could describe Two Ton Boa in one word it would be 'WOW.' This band opened for the Dresden Dolls during their January tour, and I was blown away... Completely. Sherry [lead singer] has such an amazing voice. They did a cover song of 'White Rabbit' by Jefferson Airplane and Sherry's voice almost matched that of Grace Slick's. There were no guitars present during their set, only two bass guitars. One of the Bassest actually wore high heals and stomped around on stage, which just amazed me to see a man do!
Myspace.com/2TonBoa
[oh heres a picture of the bassist playing in heals!!!]
5. The Toasters
THE TOASTERS!! One of my all time favorite ska bands! If you listen to ska, than you would definitly know this band... This band has been around since 1981, and they are still playing shows! They have such fun beats that make skanking in the pit much more exciting, I can't wait to see this band yet again!
myspace.com/toasters
4. Gogol Bordello
Gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello are on a roll. I first heard this band off of a Warped Tour completion disk, it was their song 'Star Wearing Purple.' They have such an interesting sound, I don't really know what to compare them too. They call themselves Gypsy punks, but the only real way you could understand their music is to listen to it!!!
myspace.com/gogolbordello
3. The Horrors
Alot of people are finding The Horrors, but still here in America they aren't as known. I love how old fashion this band is, they have an amazing surf sound. If you haven't listened to the Horrors yet, you need to as soon as possible!
myspace.com/thehorrors
2. 7 Shot Screamers
7 Shot Screamers are a local Saint Louis band, and probably one of my favorite bands ever. They mix glam, rockabilly, psychobilly, and rock all in one! From songs about confusion to hookers, they are definitly a band to love!
myspace.com/7shotscreamers
1. Big D & The Kids Table
Oh boy... Big D & The Kids Table, perfect mixture of punk and ska. Aside from The Dresden Dolls, Big D has played one of my favorite shows ever! They have been around since the 90's, and they are not slowing down for nothing! From their songs bashing rich and scene kids, to songs about girlfriends on drugs and partying, Big D belongs to be #1 on my list. They're just so friendly and easy to love!
myspace.com/bigdandthekidstable
This is the ultimate list of bands you need to know.
10. The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls are actually pretty popular in the underground music scene. They have opened up for bands like Panic At The Disco! and Nine Inch Nails. They finialy did one of their first headling tours during January, and I had the honor of seeing them live on my birthday. Amanda plays Piano while Brian plays drums... But they definitly do not limit their creativity to only those instriments! The Dresden Dolls are one of the most entertaining and amazing bands I have ever seen live or heard.
Myspace.com/theDresdenDolls
9. The Phenomenauts
The photo is as strange as the band is, honestly. The Phenomenauts are a Rockabilly Punk band from California. They write songs about comming from outter space and being robots, but still maintain a fun sound thats fast and old fashion. They remind me of the Mifits when Danzig still sang, but with more of a newer fresh strange sound!
myspace.com/thephenomenauts
8. Jack Off Jill
Jack Off Jill is no longer around, but their sound will forever live on. I love this band so much, they have such a dark sound with dirty lyrics. I could listen to them all day long. In the 90's, they used to play shows with Marilyn Manson [when they were still called the Spooky Kids]. They were only able to put out two albums before they officialy broke up. All girl band, they will turn your world upside down.
Myspace.com/JackOffJill
7. Lower Class Brats
Call them punk, rock, or what ever else you want the Lower Class Brats will blow you away. As many other Clockwork bands, they write songs that relate to the movie and other songs that have to do with sex and well punk. LCB has been around since 1995 and haven't exactly took the band seriously until just recently. They have an amazingly strong fan base, and they never fail to put on an amazing show.
myspace.com/lowerclassbratsrule
6. Two Ton Boa
If I could describe Two Ton Boa in one word it would be 'WOW.' This band opened for the Dresden Dolls during their January tour, and I was blown away... Completely. Sherry [lead singer] has such an amazing voice. They did a cover song of 'White Rabbit' by Jefferson Airplane and Sherry's voice almost matched that of Grace Slick's. There were no guitars present during their set, only two bass guitars. One of the Bassest actually wore high heals and stomped around on stage, which just amazed me to see a man do!
Myspace.com/2TonBoa
[oh heres a picture of the bassist playing in heals!!!]
5. The Toasters
THE TOASTERS!! One of my all time favorite ska bands! If you listen to ska, than you would definitly know this band... This band has been around since 1981, and they are still playing shows! They have such fun beats that make skanking in the pit much more exciting, I can't wait to see this band yet again!
myspace.com/toasters
4. Gogol Bordello
Gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello are on a roll. I first heard this band off of a Warped Tour completion disk, it was their song 'Star Wearing Purple.' They have such an interesting sound, I don't really know what to compare them too. They call themselves Gypsy punks, but the only real way you could understand their music is to listen to it!!!
myspace.com/gogolbordello
3. The Horrors
Alot of people are finding The Horrors, but still here in America they aren't as known. I love how old fashion this band is, they have an amazing surf sound. If you haven't listened to the Horrors yet, you need to as soon as possible!
myspace.com/thehorrors
2. 7 Shot Screamers
7 Shot Screamers are a local Saint Louis band, and probably one of my favorite bands ever. They mix glam, rockabilly, psychobilly, and rock all in one! From songs about confusion to hookers, they are definitly a band to love!
myspace.com/7shotscreamers
1. Big D & The Kids Table
Oh boy... Big D & The Kids Table, perfect mixture of punk and ska. Aside from The Dresden Dolls, Big D has played one of my favorite shows ever! They have been around since the 90's, and they are not slowing down for nothing! From their songs bashing rich and scene kids, to songs about girlfriends on drugs and partying, Big D belongs to be #1 on my list. They're just so friendly and easy to love!
myspace.com/bigdandthekidstable
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