The Mae Shi

The Mae Shi
Performing at Summer Sundae, August 2008
Performing at Summer Sundae, August 2008
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresArt punk, experimental pop, indie rock, experimental rock, post-hardcore
Years active2002–2009, 2012, 2016, 2022-present
LabelsKill Rock Stars, Moshi Moshi, Strictly Amateur Films, Join or Die, Team Shi
MembersJeff Byron
Tim Byron
Past membersEzra Buchla
Corey Fogel
Marcus Savino
Brad Breeck
Jonathan Gray
Bill Gray
Jacob Cooper
William Esperanto Gray

The Mae Shi is an American art punk and experimental pop band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002.[1] They are known for making frantic and joyous music that explores dark themes using a wide variety of sounds, instruments, and music genres.[2] Their music has been described as "spazz rock,"[3] "avant-pop,"[4] "surprise music,"[5] "hyper-prog,"[6] and "punk with a bubblegum soul."[7] They are closely associated with The Smell, an all-ages, volunteer-run venue in Los Angeles.[8] Their third album, HLLLYH, was released to critical acclaim, with Pitchfork naming it the eighteenth best album of 2008.[9]

  1. ^ "The Mae Shi » About The Mae Shi". 2008-03-29. Archived from the original on 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  2. ^ "The Mae Shi Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ^ "The Mae Shi: HLLLYH". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. ^ Dazed (2008-02-15). "THE MAE-SHI ARE HURLED THROUGH THE AIR". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  5. ^ Worth, Liz (September 1, 2004). "The Mae Shi: Terrorbird". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Mae Shi: Heartbeeps EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  7. ^ Yu, Kathryn (August 26, 2008). "The Mae Shi: Punk With a Bubblegum Soul". NPR. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "The Mae Shi on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  9. ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2008 - Page 4". Pitchfork. 19 December 2008. Retrieved 2023-08-25.