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Swimsuit Addition

- Chicago, IL Punk / Power Pop / Surf

Swimsuit Addition

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Members: Jen Larson, Sam Westerling, Becca Nisbet, Sarah Chmielewski

Sounds Like: Sleater-Kinney, PIXIES, Weezer, WILD FLAG, The Breeders

Bio: Swimsuit Addition began as an all-girl three-piece full of high-spirited spit and vinegar. Within a year of forming, they played a string of successful shows, including opening for poppy-noise punk gods Melt-Banana, the ever-energetic Davila 666, the Queen Diva herself, Big Freedia, and the break... See Full Bio

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"some apocryphal-Halloween-scare-story bubblegum that's full of broken glass and will totally fuck your shit up if you're not careful."

— Miles Raymer, Chicago Reader

"...some apocryphal-Halloween-scare-story bubblegum that's full of broken glass and will totally fuck your shit up if you're not careful."

— Miles Raymer, The Chicago Reader

“The dream of the ’90s is alive in Swimsuit Addition. It’s hard not to compare them to alt-nation heroes The Breeders or the Pixies with their bouncy and crunchy riffage. But the band avoid the angst by integrating melodic surf-pop leads and punky snarls from lead singer Jen Larson.”

— Richard Giraldi, Loud Loop Press

“...a few weeks back they dropped their $5 debut EP, Kittyhawk, via Bandcamp, and it's the catchiest thing to hit this town since the Spanish flu in 1918.”

— J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil, The Chicago Reader

“This is an undoubtedly exciting year for up-and-coming band Swimsuit Addition. If Kittyhawk —a solid entry into the realm of female-led pop-punk— is any indication, the future is bright with possibilities for the band to integrate a variety of different rock genres into the band’s music, as well as the vocal strengths of Swimsuit Addition’s individual members.”

— Killian Young, Loud Loop Press

“There was plenty of instrument-swapping in this band, and each member could shred to some capacity. Distorted lead lines complemented the singer's clean guitar tone in a way that shouldn't sound awesomely massive (dare I say shoegazey?), but somehow does.”

— Dave Satterwhite, Time Out Chicago

“Nothing gets you through an immensely long day that never seems to end like some bouncy power pop. Swimsuit Addition boost your energy levels with fun, snappy guitar solos and raw, scratchy vocals that feel warm and inviting through all that cigarette smoke. And, hey, the fine ladies of Swimsuit Addition just so happened to make our 12 Bands to Watch in 2012 list. ”

— Audrey Leon, Loud Loop Press

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Tue
May 21

The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US | 9:00pm
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US
Tue May 21 9:00pm
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Wed
May 8

Ultra Lounge
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Ultra Lounge
Chicago, IL, US
Wed May 08 8:00pm
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Sun
Apr 28

The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US | 10:00pm
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL, US
Sun Apr 28 10:00pm
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Thu
Jan 10

Quenchers
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Quenchers
Chicago, IL, US
Thu Jan 10 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 14

Subterranean
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Subterranean
Chicago, IL, US
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:00pm
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Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 8:30 PM CST (8:00 PM Doors) Subterranean, Chicago, IL 21 years and over

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Q: How freaking loud is Melt-Banana?

A: really, really, really...really freaking loud. ;)

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