Make-Up
Punk Pop / Soul
Make-Up is a group which compose superior, original music, perform that music dynamically in spaces and nightclubs, and organise the performances at which they appear across the U.S.A.
These performances are characterised by the freneticism , catharsis and spirituality of what can only be described as gospel music. They are a total departure from the boring pantomime of rock 'n' roll as we know it, inflicting a sublime theatre on their audience which resembles a baptismal of perhaps an orgy.
They are, on guitar, vocals and organ, James Canty; on vocals, Ian Svenonius; on bass guitar and vocals, Michelle Mae; and on the drum kit, Steve Gamboa.
Ian, Steve and James once were part of The Nation of Ulysses, while Michelle took part in a project called Frumpies. The three were from Washington DC, while the one was from Olympia, Washington.
But they formed in February 1995 to present their international vision to a world they are sure is steeped in stultifying cynicism, recording "Destination Love: LIVE! at Cold Rice" in September 1995.
Make-Up toured in the US and in Europe in Spring of 96. The show in London was taped and is out now as a live album on Dischord. A full length studio album was recorded at Dub Narcotic by Calvin Johnson, late '96. It was released on K Records in March 1997. The rest of summer '97 will be spent by the band on tour.
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