The band name alone piqued my interest. The e-mail in my inbox was from a Naarm-based group of grrrrl rockers, that called themselves Snake Thighs. This led to much greater discoveries. A relatively new band made up of consummate musicians, everything about this band has been an amazing find, leaving me a little envious.
Their music was the first. Minimalist but multilayered is an easy description, but here is more to this band. They tip their hat to styles and genres of the past, but are making something unique. They weave between each other creating punk-garage-trash-pop soundscapes with expertise and flair.
Snake Thighs are canny and know what they’re doing. The first release, a live three track EP, was recorded at their debut show. A clever use of circumstance which made me take note.
Maddy Mac on vocals, keys, and sax; Leanne Costantino on drums; Irene Hatzis on bass; and Carol Tardio on guitar a band with a solid idea and are working towards a future. Snake Thighs have already made a dent in their local scene with strong supports, events, a Triple R live-to-air set on Live Wire during Triple R’s Radiothon, as well as landing international supports for The Jackets and Helmet. Even their band logo is striking!
After the live EP, they hit the studio to record We Are Nobodies, a recording that brims with humour, grit, and feminist politics. The first single Shoulder Pads has received significant radio play including PBS, RRR, RTR, and was featured in the 4ZZZ Top Twenty. SYN FM’s SYN Ten Feature Tracks, played by Stuart Coupe on FBi, and Shake Some Action WFMU Chicago. Snake Thighs have a number of upcoming shows and are definitely a band to watch. Hopefully, we’ll see them in Sydney soon.
