- USAISAMONSTER
USAISAMONSTER (pronounced "
USA is aMonster ") is a two piecenoise rock band based in theBedford-Stuyvesant area ofBrooklyn . They are closely related toProvidence, RI 'sFort Thunder andOlneyville . The band consists of Tom Hohmann (drums, keyboards, and vocals) and Colin Langenus (guitar and vocals).Originating from the bands
Bullroarer and Raw Dawg Rex & The Family Nads, Tom and Colin weresquat ting inCharlottesville, VA and became involved in a communal space known as thePudhouse . Intent on recording and writing, they quickly tore through a half dozenlo-fi recordings and styles. Their interest in getting bands from other collectives to play the Pudhouse led to connections that began a five year tour.Pursuing more complex songs with every passing year; each new set of material has improved in sound quality and depth of meaning. Colin's penchant for
stoner rock and Tom's immersion in Native American culture produce a uniquely American form of music. Both Tom and Colin have been involved in the production of the touring theatrical projectsElvish Presley with their albumBlack Elf Speaks .Discography
* "U$AISAMONSTER I" (recorded after being a band for only 2 weeks)
* "U$AISAMONSTER II: Soul Jerker" 7 inch
* "U$AISAMONSTER III: Weed Blood" mini cd ep
* "U$AISAMONSTER IV: Trippyyet wholesome" (The folk album)
* "U$AISAMONSTER V" (Colin on drums, Tom on bass, Sara Shapouri on Farfisa)
* "U$AISMONSTER VI"
* "U$AISAMONSTER VII" (first release on Infrasound)
* "Joshua Tree AZ"
* "Citizens of the Chronic" (combination of two EPs; "Citizens Of The Universe" & "Masonic Chronic")
* "Tasheyana Compost" (2004)
* "Wohaw" (2005)
* "Sunset at the End of the Industrial Age" (2006)
* "Geronimo B/W and Dimensions Dimensia" (unplugged with a seven-piece ensemble) - Picture 7" onLovepump United (2007)
* "Space Programs" (2008)References
External links
* [http://www.loadrecords.com/bands/usaisamonster.html CD details]
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.