Amanda X Explained

Amanda X is a post-punk power pop all-female trio from Philadelphia.[1] Billboard magazine has called them "leaders in their scene" and has described their harmonies as thrash power-pop.[2] They have also received press coverage from Rolling Stone Magazine and The Guardian.[1] The band is composed of Melissa Brain on drums, Kat Bean on bass and Cat Park on guitar.[3] Their sound has been compared to Sleater Kinney.[4]

Recordings

In 2012, the band released the EP, Ruin of the Moment. In 2014, the band debuted their full-length album, Amnesia, described by Rolling Stone Magazine as an arsenal of high velocity drums and post-punk hooks.[3] The album was recorded at Uniform Recording Studios in Philadelphia on the imprint, Siltbreeze.[5] They later released New Year (2015) and Hundreds and Thousands (2015).[6] Their album, Giant, was released in August 2017. Cat Park also released an album, All Bad with punk musicians Evan Bernard of The Superweaks, and Jarret Nathan of PEARS on Get Better Records.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Nelson. Brad. CMJ's opening night: Amanda X, Dune Rats, J Fernandez, Charly Bliss, Roomrunner. 27 March 2021. The Guardian. 22 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Sherman. Maria. 20 All-Female Bands You Need to Know. Billboard. 16 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Grant. Sara. 10 New Artists You Need to Know: September 2014. Rolling Stone. 2 September 2014.
  4. Ambrosio. John. Amanda X, Amnesia (review). Impose.
  5. Amanda X Premiere "Guatemala" Video Northern Transmissions.
  6. Web site: Vettese . John . Amanda X returns with the soaring rocker "Exquisite"; new Giant LP will benefit Women Against Abuse . WXPN . July 17, 2017 . 24 November 2022.
  7. Web site: All Bad (members of PEARS, Amanda X, Superweaks) release "No Good". Sorley. Jeff. February 23, 2017 . Punk News. 27 March 2021.