The Throwdowns
Encyclopedia
The Throwdowns is an American pop-island-reggae-dance band from Maui, Hawaii, formed in 2009.
The band released their first album, entitled Legs Of Our Own, on August 6, 2011.
In October, 2010, The Throwdowns were nominated for two Na Hoku HanoHano Awards (Hawaiian Grammy's). The nominations were both for the "Don't Slow Down" EP: "ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Best performance of music in a rock style)" and "DESIGN (Best designed and created album package)".
The band's style has been compared to The Clash
, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
, No Doubt
, and PJ Harvey
.
The band released their first album, entitled Legs Of Our Own, on August 6, 2011.
In October, 2010, The Throwdowns were nominated for two Na Hoku HanoHano Awards (Hawaiian Grammy's). The nominations were both for the "Don't Slow Down" EP: "ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Best performance of music in a rock style)" and "DESIGN (Best designed and created album package)".
The band's style has been compared to The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
, the 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...
, No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, and PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey
Polly Jean Harvey is an English musician, singer-songwriter, composer and occasional artist. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, and most recently, the autoharp.Harvey began her career in...
.