Theo & the Skyscrapers
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Theo & the Skyscrapers are an experimental electronic band from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...

 consisting of Theo Kogan
Theo Kogan
Theo Kogan is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. She is most well known for being the vocalist of the all girl punk band, Lunachicks. Currently, she sings in the dance/electronic band, Theo & the Skyscrapers. She also has her own cosmetic line, Armour Beauty...

 (formerly of the band Lunachicks
Lunachicks
Lunachicks were an all-women punk rock band from New York City. The band formed in 1987 and has been on hiatus since 2000. Their music was described as "a frenzied mix of punk, metal, pop and rock". The band claimed influences including The Ramones, Kiss, and the MC5.- Biography :Theo Kogan, Gina...

, and also a model and actress), Sean Pierce (of Toilet Böys
Toilet Boys
Toilet Böys are an American rock and roll band from New York City, USA. The band's original line-up is made up of Miss Guy, Sean Pierce, Electric Eddie, Rocket, and Adam Vomit. Toilet Böys have toured world-wide supporting musical acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nashville Pussy, Orgy, The...

), Chris Kling and Dimitry Makhnosky.
Their sound has also been described as "a cross breed of new wave and metal". and a
"gloriously trashy technicolor electro-clash disco cabaret, with quirky art-punk and metallic overtones."

In the fall of 2003, Theo and her husband, Sean, met Chris and Dimitry and Theo & the Skyscrapers was formed. The band released Theo and the Skyscrapers
Theo and the Skyscrapers (album)
Theo and the Skyscrapers is the first album by Theo & the Skyscrapers. It was released March 28, 2006 by Ozit Morpheus. The songs are reminiscent of Blondie. The album includes a bonus DVD with videos of "Run Rabbit Run," "Time," "Broken Girl," and others, which features the work of photographer,...

in 2006 and So Many Ways to Die
So Many Ways to Die
So Many Ways to Die is the second album by Theo & the Skyscrapers. It was released July 7, 2007 on the band's label, Dark Daddy Records. The album is a mix of electronic and dark dance.-Track list:#"Good Mourning"#"Tease"#"Jealousy Died"#"Ghost"...

in 2007 on their record label, Dark Daddy Records.

The band are involved in a video installation/rock performance called Screen Test by Rob Roth
Rob Roth
Rob Roth is a New York City-born director, performer and visual artist who received his BFA from Pratt Institute and whose work draws from photography, video, painting, dramaturgy and theater...

, who also did several of their music videos.

Discography

  • Theo and the Skyscrapers
    Theo and the Skyscrapers (album)
    Theo and the Skyscrapers is the first album by Theo & the Skyscrapers. It was released March 28, 2006 by Ozit Morpheus. The songs are reminiscent of Blondie. The album includes a bonus DVD with videos of "Run Rabbit Run," "Time," "Broken Girl," and others, which features the work of photographer,...

    (2006)
  • So Many Ways To Die
    So Many Ways to Die
    So Many Ways to Die is the second album by Theo & the Skyscrapers. It was released July 7, 2007 on the band's label, Dark Daddy Records. The album is a mix of electronic and dark dance.-Track list:#"Good Mourning"#"Tease"#"Jealousy Died"#"Ghost"...

    (2007)
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