User:Ninjainventor/My First Earthquake
My First Earthquake is an Indie Rock band based in San Francisco. The band is comprised of Rebecca Bortman (lead vocals), Chad Thornton (keyboard, bass), Andre Salcido (drums), and Dave Lean (guitar, occasionally bass/keyboard)
Formation
[edit]The band started in 2006. Band member Chad was originally an accordion player in several bands including We Are Scientists. He had decided to stay in San Francisco over moving to New York, and was therefore not in a band, when he met Rebecca through an acquaintance. Rebecca was currently in the metal band Ice Queen. Chad convinced Rebecca to quit Ice Queen and join him. Andre was found on craigslist, and Dave joined as a friend, completing the band.
Band Members
[edit]Rebecca Bortman - vocals & lyrics
Chad Thornton - vocals, keyboard, bass
Andre Salcido - drums
David Lean - guitar
Critical Reception
[edit]Critical reception has been fairly positive for My First Earthquake. In particular, critics have appreciated the band's electronica influencesinfluences, as well as the band's "catchy melodies" http://www.thebaybridged.com/2010/06/14/thursday-617-my-first-earthquake-release-crush-rickshaw/. Reviews cite influences from bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Ting Tings, and New Young Pony Club.
Rock Band
[edit]It was recently announced that the My First Earthquake song, "Outta the Band", would be featured in Rock Band. See here
Discography
[edit]Tremors (2008):
Teleprompt
Sack Lunch
Stupid Baby
Designer Boyfriend
Hot Girlfriend
Cradle the Ladle
Downstairs (2009):
Cool in the Cool Way
Clean Clean
Mad Tight
Outta the Band
Sweet Frown
Vow to Vowels
In the Forest with Frenemies
Radio
Meat Pies
Sleep in the Sea
Crush (2010):
Pick Up Stick Up
Neon for You
Masada
Ice Queen
References
[edit][1] [2] http://www.indieshuffle.com/my-first-earthquake-downstairs/#! http://www.thebaybridged.com/2010/06/14/thursday-617-my-first-earthquake-release-crush-rickshaw/