Member Since: 27/10/2006
Band Website: www.myfirstearthquake.com
Band Members: Rebecca Bortman, Chad Thornton, David Lean, and Andre Salcido
Influences: Timelessly: Blondie, Prince, Fiona Apple, ABBA, New Order, The Cure, ELO, Marc Bolan and T-Rex, Chicks on Speed, Luscious Jackson, David Bowie.Recently: M.I.A., Santogold, Black Kids, Phoenix, The Ting Tings, The Sounds, Cansei de Ser Sexy, The Mae Shi, Los Campesinos, Ladyhawke, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, early Mates of State.
Sounds Like:
"My First Earthquake has instantly jumped to the front of my playlist and has the talent and emotional mix to remain in the top spot. I could not recommend picking up this album with any more insistence. It’s not a question of if they will be a break-out success, but when." –College News
"My First Earthquake's bold, synth-riddled indie pop, rooted in Mates of State's angularity and Of Montreal's multi-instrumental jumpiness, places them in the same musical territory as the Kills, the Sounds, and the Blow. " –allmusic
"On their new album 'Downstairs' My First Earthquake capture the sheer likeability of Metric, the sassy cheek of Blondie and the raving pop of New Young Pony Club, infusing their tunes with more savvy than an Harvard lawyer and the edginess of afternoon tea with the Taliban." –The Devil Has The Best Tuna
"With its catchy dance rhythm, organ melody, driving bass, and infectious vocals, one can’t help but get out their seat and shake it a little (or a lot). The whole album [Downstairs] treks across the landscape of tight-synth induced dance pop, making a promise out of the four musicians abilities as a group." –The Bay Bridged