MEN feat. JD Samson

MEN is a Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective that focuses on the energy of live performance and the radical potential of dance music. MEN speaks to issues such as trans awareness, wartime economies, sexual compromise, and demanding liberties through lyrical content and an exciting stage show.

The group began in 2007 as the DJ/production/remix team of Le Tigre members JD Samson and Johanna Fateman. When the duo began to write new songs, it made sense to merge their efforts with JD's other new project, Hirsute. JD and original Hirsute members Michael O'Neill (Princess, Ladybug Transistor) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet) then comprised the core of MEN, with Johanna Fateman and artist Emily Roysdon contributing as writers, consultants, and producers. With the release of their debut album Talk About Body in February 2011, Takahashi was subsequently replaced by Tami Hart.

MEN

FALL 2012

MEN IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL BE DOING SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE OCTOBER 1ST GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR PUSSY RIOT. STAY TUNED TO OUR FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, AND WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WE ARE ALSO PUMPED FOR OUR NORTHWEST SHOWS IN NOVEMBER. PORTLAND, VANCOUVER, AND SEATTLE. WE WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE CROCODILE IN SEATTLE ON NOVEMBER 7TH. THE SIREN NATION FESTIVAL IN PORTLAND ON NOV 8TH. AND THEN THE ELECTRIC OWL IN VANCOUVER ON THE 9TH. OUR SUPPORT BAND IS ALSO REALLY INSANELY EXCITING. BUT WE WILL ANNOUNCE WHO THAT IS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

WE ARE IN OUR LAST DAYS OF MIXING 17 TRACKS FOR YOU WHICH WILL PRETTY MUCH BLOW YOUR MIND. WITH A RELEASE SOMETIME THIS WINTER/SPRING.

JD IS GOING BACK TO EUROPE FOR SELECT DJ DATES NEXT WEEK. DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN.

4-Oct London, Candy Bar
5-Oct Razzmatazz, Barcelona
6-Oct Flash Cocotte, Paris
10-Oct Flamingo, Berlin
11 Le Regine, Paris
12-Oct Lokomotiv Club, Bologna
13- Oct Los Ninos, Brussels

UPDATES

1. THE NEW RECORD IS JUST ABOUT DONE

2. WE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE BEST WAY TO GET IT TO YOU

3. WE ARE OPENING FOR THE RAPTURE ON SEPT. 5 IN NYC

4. WE ARE PLANNING A LITTLE NORTHWEST WEEKEND TOUR IN NOVEMBER

5. WE ARE LEARNING NEW SONGS AND TRYING OUT NEW BAND MEMBERS

6. JD DJ GIGS ARE HAPPENING IF YOU FEEL LIKE DANCING (CHECK THE LIVE SECTION OR THE WIDGET ON YOUR RIGHT

7. WE WOULD LOVE TO COME PLAY AT YOUR COLLEGE THIS FALL

8. PUSSY RIOT IS IN JAIL. LETS GET THEM OUT.

JD IS OFF TO EUROPE FOR SELECT DJ DATES!

WHILE THE BAND PUTS FINISHING TOUCHES ON THEIR NEW RECORD, JD IS OFF TO SAY HELLO TO THEIR EUROPEAN FANS FOR A QUICK DJ TOUR.

ITALY, FRANCE, SWEDEN, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, AND IRELAND YOU ARE THE LUCKY ONES!

MEN WILL RETURN TO EUROPE AS SOON AS THE RECORD IS DONE AND THEY ARE READY TO BLAST INTO A NEW CHAPTER! 

BUT FOR NOW, GO DANCE WITH JD!

 

13th July Mode In Woman, Bologna

14th July La Java, Paris

17th July Klubb Vardagsrummet, Stockholm

19th July Sudblock, Berlin

20th July The Blind Tiger, Brighton

21st July Mother, Dublin

MAY DAY WORDS

We are a protest band. We are here in solidarity as feminists, queers, and part of the greater 99 percent.

We are here to support immigrant rights, workers rights, AND the occupy movement.

But this is not a day to divide, this is a day to stand as one.

We will not only protest, but make a collective promise that we will never ever back down.

That we will never weaken our intelligent force, and that we will only get stronger.

We must remain simultaneously angry yet hopeful and continue our constant support for each other.

And most importantly give gratitude to this incredible crowd.

We can not do this alone. We need this choir. We need this team.