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New York, United States (1993 – present)

Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band. It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Milan-born Italian twin brothers Simone Pace and Amedeo Pace. They take their name from a song by DNA, a 70s and 80s no-wave band from New York. Blonde Redhead caught the attention of Sonic Youth’s drummer, Steve Shelley, who produced their first self titled album in 1993. Shortly afterwards Maki Takahashi left the band and the remaining band members continued as a trio. On their third album, Fake Can Be Just As Good, they were joined by Vern Rumsey of Unwound as a guest bassist. After this they continued without a bass player for the release of the remainder of their albums. On their fourth album, In an Expression of the Inexpressible, Guy Picciotto of Fugazi was hired as producer, as well as contributing to singing on the song “Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2”. Guy Picciotto has produced their latest two records as well, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly.

Blonde Redhead has gradually increased in popularity in the underground music scene. Their early music has been described as emulative of Sonic Youth, but their more recent releases have begun to stray from this generalization. Kazu Makino is noted for her high, eerie voice, which hovers over melodic guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats.

The large span of time between Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly is attributed to Makino’s recovery time after being trampled by a horse. Much of Misery Is A Butterfly’s imagery and illustration is equestrian or reflective of the accident. In the liner notes, Makino thanks her doctors “and her friends who fed her and cheered her up when she couldn’t do much on her own.”

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pedrovalenca wrote:
4 hours ago

Spring And By Summer Fall < 23

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fastlane01 wrote:
yesterday morning

They are very good indeed.

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Yunckzilla wrote:
Wednesday evening

they don't break a ton of new ground, but damn are they good at what they do. love this band.

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Diminuendo_ wrote:
Tuesday evening

I love Blonde Redhead

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HeyPetray wrote:
Monday evening

Spring And By Summer Fall > 23

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hermylp wrote:
Monday morning

obsessed with misery is a butterfly right now, cant help listening even when sleeping although their record is not much of a lullaby

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costa528740 wrote:
last week

perfeito

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pedrovalenca wrote:
last week

I love Blonde Redhead[2]

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higginst wrote:
last week

I love Blonde Redhead

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bluebed wrote:
last month

Can't wait to see them in July. Final~ly.

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JaimeChiens wrote:
last month

they (BR) kind of remind me of a cross between bjork and the flaming lips. sound AND looks wise. (this is not meant to be offensive as I'm enamored with all three)

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pedrovalenca wrote:
last month

Flashlights,fog,cold nights,sweet poison,an orgasm,sudden exploisons,symbolist art,Munch,someone truly in love,things that sparkle,things that transcend,things that fly for no appearent reason,a suicide impact,the eternity,the vacuum,the galaxy and the cosmus,night-call stalkers,human misery,butterflies,heavy psychology,someone trying to find himself and the best way to get "high" for someone who doesn't do drugs,like me.All this reminds me of Blonde Redhead and I can't say in words what their music means for me.

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ihateRBF wrote:
last month

I'd like a new album now please!

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d_b_d_b wrote:
last month

"I hated the attention we were getting, ...People were coming to see us, and I wished nobody would show up at our shows." ...Kazu! :D http://www.thetranscript.com/northberkshirenews/ci_12693994

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baeblemusic wrote:
last month

We got to film Blonde Redhead's set at Brooklyn's McCarren Park Pool! Check it all out here: http://www.baeblemusic.com/concertvideo/McCarrenPark/BlondeRedhead.html

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Juddu wrote:
last month

@Diminuendo_: They're currently writing and producing their newest album according to their website...

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lalalksilil wrote:
last month

love at first listen. why had i not started listening to them a long time ago? :(

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ame_h wrote:
last month

such a beautiful voice she has <3 i really enjoy it~ and lyrics, of course..

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[deleted-user] wrote:
last month

23 feels old to me
pedrovalenca wrote:
last month

23 still feels so recent to me. [3]

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Jul 14 Blonde Redhead The Independent, San Francisco CA, United States
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Jul 15 Blonde Redhead The Independent, San Francisco CA, United States
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Our Shows This Weekend

25 Jun 2009 | from www.blonde-redhead.com/news.html

Hi Friends, We’d be thrilled if you could join us for one of our shows this weekend. Friday night we are playing Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park Bandshell. …

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