Some Girls (California band)
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Some Girls was a collective of musicians who came from different backgrounds and all who had established bands that pushed the limits of hardcore punk
. Their musical style was a hybrid of mathcore
, grindcore
and noise rock
.
s, they released their debut full length in 2003. Entitled All My Friends Are Going Death
, it compiled the material from their two previous releases along with demos and new material. In 2005, they released The DNA Will Have Its Say, an EP, on bassist Justin Pearson
's record label, Three One G Records. Karen O
of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs
performed guest vocals on the title track. In January 2006, they released a second full length, Heaven's Pregnant Teens
, on the well-known punk label Epitaph Records
. The group covered "Religion II" by Public Image Ltd.
.
Justin Pearson indicated that the Some Girls saw the bands Daughters
, The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower
, Year Future, Moving Units
, Cattle Decapitation
, Rah Bras
, and The Blood Brothers as related in style.
Their breakup was announced in a Punknews article, published October 23, 2007. The band's former label, "Deathwish Inc." went on to confirm this announcement by posting that Some Girls had "called it a day." From Deathwish Inc.'s official website:
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
. Their musical style was a hybrid of mathcore
Mathcore
Mathcore is a rhythmically complex and dissonant fusion style of hardcore punk and Metal. It has its roots in bands such as Converge, Botch, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Both math rock and mathcore make use of unusual time signatures...
, grindcore
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
and noise rock
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
.
History
After recording two EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s, they released their debut full length in 2003. Entitled All My Friends Are Going Death
All My Friends Are Going Death
All My Friends Are Going Death is a compilation album by Some Girls consisting of their first two EPs, a few new songs, and demo material. Jacob Bannon, owner of Deathwish Inc. and vocalist of Converge, designed the artwork for the album. There is a limited edition LP press of 300 copies with an...
, it compiled the material from their two previous releases along with demos and new material. In 2005, they released The DNA Will Have Its Say, an EP, on bassist Justin Pearson
Justin Pearson
Justin Pearson is a frontman or bassist for a number of San Diego noise rock and grindcore bands, starting off in the punk outfit Struggle in 1994. Ensuing projects included Swing Kids, The Locust, The Crimson Curse, Holy Molar, Head Wound City, Ground Unicorn Horn, Brain Tourniquet, All Leather,...
's record label, Three One G Records. Karen O
Karen O
Karen Lee Orzolek , better known by her stage name Karen O, is the vocalist for New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.-Early life:...
of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist and pianist Karen O, guitarist and keyboardist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. They are complemented in live performances by second guitarist David Pajo, who joined as a touring...
performed guest vocals on the title track. In January 2006, they released a second full length, Heaven's Pregnant Teens
Heaven's Pregnant Teens
Heaven's Pregnant Teens is the last recording by Some Girls and their first full length album.-Track listing:"Religion II" is a cover of a Public Image Ltd. song from their album First Issue....
, on the well-known punk label Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
. The group covered "Religion II" by Public Image Ltd.
Public Image Ltd.
Public Image Ltd are an English post-punk band formed by vocalist John Lydon , guitarist Keith Levene and bassist Jah Wobble, with frequent subsequent personnel changes. Lydon is the sole constant member of the band....
.
Justin Pearson indicated that the Some Girls saw the bands Daughters
Daughters (band)
Daughters is an American grindcore/mathcore/noise rock band formed in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island after the demise of Providence-based As the Sun Sets. Daughters have four releases including their self-titled EP, Canada Songs LP Hell Songs and last album Daughters . The band has re-released...
, The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower
The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower
The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower was a four-piece punk/noise band from San Diego, California, that formed in 2001. After disbanding in 2006, drummer Brian Hill now plays with The Soft Pack , while singer Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell formed the duo Crocodiles.-Members:* Brandon Welchez -...
, Year Future, Moving Units
Moving Units
Moving Units is a dance-punk band from Los Angeles, California.-History:The band was formed in 2001 by Chris Hathwell, Blake Miller, and Johan Boegli, when Hathwell's previous band, Festival of Dead Deer, broke up. They released their debut EP, Moving Units, on Three One G in early 2002...
, Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation is an American deathgrind band from San Diego, California, formed in 1996.-History:Originally founded in 1996, Cattle Decapitation's songs protest the mistreatment and consumption of animals as well as the abuse of the environment. Lyrics may also focus on subjects such as...
, Rah Bras
Rah Bras
Rah Bras is a rock band originally out of Richmond, VA. The band consists of Isabellarah Rubella on synth, Boo Rah on keytar, and Jean Rah on drums, with all three providing vocals. Ex-members include Robby Benson, Jason Voorhees, and McGruff The Crime Dog....
, and The Blood Brothers as related in style.
Their breakup was announced in a Punknews article, published October 23, 2007. The band's former label, "Deathwish Inc." went on to confirm this announcement by posting that Some Girls had "called it a day." From Deathwish Inc.'s official website:
Word from various members of Some Girls is that they have officially and quietly put the band to rest.
Some Girls released music on Deathwish, 31G, and lastly Epitaph Records. The band also toured with the likes of Daughters, The LocustThe LocustThe Locust is a musical group from San Diego, California, United States known for their unique mix of grindcore speed and aggression, mathcore complexity, and new wave weirdness.- Style :...
, ConvergeConverge (band)Converge is an American band from Salem, Massachusetts. Playing a blend of hardcore punk and metal since 1990, Converge has helped to define many of the elements of the metalcore genre.-Description:...
, and many more during their short life.
Members (at time of break-up)
- Wesley EisoldWesley EisoldWesley Eisold is a musician, poet and author. He records music under the name Cold Cave and runs the publishing house Heartworm Press.-Biography:...
- vocals - Justin PearsonJustin PearsonJustin Pearson is a frontman or bassist for a number of San Diego noise rock and grindcore bands, starting off in the punk outfit Struggle in 1994. Ensuing projects included Swing Kids, The Locust, The Crimson Curse, Holy Molar, Head Wound City, Ground Unicorn Horn, Brain Tourniquet, All Leather,...
- bass, vocals - Rockey Crane - guitar
- Sal Gallegos III - drums
Former members
- Nathan Joyner - guitar
- Chuck Rowell - guitar
- Rob Moran - guitar
- Christopher Sprague - guitar
- Cody VotolatoCody VotolatoCody Votolato is a musician from Seattle, Washington, best known for being the guitarist in the post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers. He grew up in the eastside suburbs of Seattle, attending high school with his bandmates in the late 1990s when the band originally formed...
of The Blood Brothers also filled in for Chuck Rowell, live in 2006.
Discography
- The Rains EPThe Rains EPThe Rains Ep is the first recording by supergroup Some Girls.-Track listing:...
(2002) - The Blues EPThe Blues EPThe Blues EP is the second recording by Some Girls.-Track listing:...
(2002) - All My Friends Are Going DeathAll My Friends Are Going DeathAll My Friends Are Going Death is a compilation album by Some Girls consisting of their first two EPs, a few new songs, and demo material. Jacob Bannon, owner of Deathwish Inc. and vocalist of Converge, designed the artwork for the album. There is a limited edition LP press of 300 copies with an...
(2003) - The DNA Will Have Its Say EP (2005)
- Heaven's Pregnant TeensHeaven's Pregnant TeensHeaven's Pregnant Teens is the last recording by Some Girls and their first full length album.-Track listing:"Religion II" is a cover of a Public Image Ltd. song from their album First Issue....
(2006)