JD Samson, Michael O'Neill and Ginger Brooks Takahashi -
with contributions from Johanna Fateman and Emily Roysdon.
Influences
Joan Armatrading, Barr, Hot Chip, Bush Tetras, Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, Gang of Four, The Knife, Loose Joints, Prince, The Raincoats, Patti Smith, Nina Simone, The Presets, Sonic Youth
MEN is a Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective that focuses on the energy of live performance and radical potential of dance music. MEN speaks to issues such as 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 Hirsute members Michael O'Neill (Princess, Ladybug Transistor) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet) now comprise the core of MEN, with Johanna and artist Emily Roysdon contributing as writers, consultants, and producers.
hey...i was the one person that saw the sacrilege in your t-shirt. supremely hot, by the way. you MEN rock! listened to your 3 tracks all night long. have fun tonight in Austin!