Artist description Loud guitars, angry and poppy, but not really angry...

Music Style indie rock

Musical Influences Sonic Youth, Pixies, Mission of Burma

Similar Artists Mission of Burma, Pixies, Yo La Tengo, Husker Du

Artist History The Beatings self-released their debut EP "6 Hz" to critical acclaim in 2001. The EP garnered praise from the Village Voice, All Music Guide, and college papers up and down the East Coast. The Beatings began touring, garnering comparisons to Mission of Burma, the Pixies, and Yo La Tengo, and gained a loyal following in New York and Boston. In 2002 they joined with Midriff Records and released "Italiano", their first full-length.

Group Members Erin Dalbec - Bass, Vocals Dennis Grabowski - Drums Eldridge Rodriguez - Guitar, Vocals Tony Skalicky - Guitar, Vocals

Instruments bass, guitars, drums

Albums 6hz (EP), Italiano

Press Reviews "Why haven't I heard of these guys(and girl) before now? They fucking rock!" - the Village Voice "Great indie punk ... vital music." - All Music Guide

Location Boston, MA - USA

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