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SQUÅÅKS
Rock / Indie

"Transmuting your eardrums into the deafest gold."

BALTIMORE, Maryland
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   SQUÅÅKS: General Info
Member Since3/13/2006
Band Websitesquaaks.com
Band Members


Born in an art school dorm room, SQUAAKS is the lovechild of a toy wurlitzer keyboard and a four track cassette recorder. This passionate union resulted in a diverse litter of tunes.

Squaaks is:

Virat Shukla
vocals/guitar


Elena Fox
bass/vocals


Justin Custer
guitar/keyboards


Charles Cole
drums

InfluencesPeanut Butter Freak Out!
Sounds Likethe Kinks
Pixies
T. Rex
Nirvana
Record LabelFlatMeat Music
Morphius Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2008 8:00P
The M-Room Philly, Pennsylvania
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
the Creative Alliance - SEN Baltimore Comcast Music Showcase Baltimore, Maryland
Sep 19 2008 9:00P
The Metro Gallery Baltimore, Maryland

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   About SQUÅÅKS


Squaaks: Rock Control (2008, Flatmeat Music)
Debut Full-length Album Available Here Directly From Our Distributor's Warehouse for Only $9.98! Buy It Now!

or BUY FROM iTUNES!
Listen to a streaming version of ROCK CONTROL on MORPHIUS.COM!



RIYL: T-REX, PIXIES, NIRVANA, the KINKS

“Rock Control is nothing if not fun: 30 minutes of fun-before-fashion bop-along guitar rock that recalls Warhol contemporaries T. Rex, The Kinks, and maybe some Beatles for good measure...Put ’em together with Squaaks’ warehouse of guitar hooks...and Rock Control‘s a fine ride. It’s an exciting take.” -Michael Byrne (City Paper, 9/26/07)

“The band’s description of their own sound as ‘visceral guitars, driving rhythm and catchy melodies’ is right on the money. Part sixties garage rock, part eighties post-punk, their new album Rock Control is filled with songs that are lighthearted and catchy." -(www.bagofsongs.blogspot.com, 10/10/07)

"You think you're going to hear the standard pop tunes all the way through, but Squaaks tweaks their sound a little on each song leaving you off balance, but craving more. They're risk takers...and it pays off in the end. In 2007 they released Rock Control on Flatmeat Records. I suggest you go get it!" -(http://pastaprima.blogspot.com/, 01/08/08)

"Damn good and energetic live." - Al Shipley (City Paper, 4/4/08)



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"This clip for Rock Control's "Everything Twice" alternates between live show footage and some rather interesting low tech flying sequences. This is one of the most entertaining local videos that I have seen all year." -(http://instrumentalanalysis.blogspot.com, 10/09/07)


   SQUÅÅKS's Friend Space (Top 16)
SQUÅÅKS has 3003 friends.
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SQUÅÅKS's Friends Comments
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The Burning Dragon!





Jul 6 2008 8:46 PM

hey elena, its barbara the girl you met at the parade who kept coming to you like a weirdo, anyways caught the next day of the show for your band actually those days are perfect cause i will be back in laurel that week to go camping at the beach so hopefully i see you there. bye.
sybris





Jun 21 2008 9:52 AM

c u monday at ottobar?
Drinkin' in Baltimore





Jun 19 2008 7:40 AM

Hey, thanks for friending me! I'm just a local who never knew where 2 go so I built this site in my spare time. It's all user generated so I really need some help uploading cool bars and specials. I also made up a place where we can post events too. Check it out and let me know what you think. I am still building it so if you have any suggestions, I can usually put them in right away.
The site's address is yourareacode.com. Thanks again!
Andrew





Jun 15 2008 10:13 PM

I didnt think I would be into indie
that much, but your band owns!

And you own at making cakes! haha
I dont see you that often on the show though...Ace of Cakes needs more Elena!

You're like the coolest person ever...haha
Andrew





Jun 12 2008 11:27 PM

I dont know if Elena ever comes on here but...

I freaking love her. haha
She loves cats and plays bass, how much cooler can she get?
Lilie Parm


Is Online


Jun 8 2008 11:44 AM

Thank you!!!

I like your sound,

LILIE
Becks





Jun 7 2008 9:11 AM

Two hippies is good times.

Love the new video!
kristinLilChemSis:)





Jun 6 2008 4:48 PM

you are very welcome(:
charles





Jun 5 2008 10:14 PM

Harvey went safely to the animal hospital...where he will be handed over to wild animal rescue... then stuffed with bread crumbs, basted, then............................................given a massage.
kristinLilChemSis:)





Jun 5 2008 2:18 PM

I absolutely love your sound!
Thanks much for the add!!
charles





Jun 5 2008 1:28 PM

SQUELCH!!!
DRAGONGIRL





May 30 2008 9:07 PM

cool sound, awesome, rock on ;)
thanks for the add
ePhilanthropy Foundation





May 30 2008 7:25 AM

Thank you for adding us as a friend! Please take a look at our page and website at ePhilanthropy.org and don't forget we have our Nonprofit Social Networking Symposium on June 14 in NYC, find more info here: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=146262
Oliver Mampel





May 24 2008 11:52 AM

hi.

great tunes. thanks for the add! Are you from sweden?
ZOX





May 24 2008 10:34 AM

Thank you!
The JV Myka Project





May 17 2008 4:39 PM

Looking forward to the show on july 12th!

JV
Gary B & the Notions





May 1 2008 7:26 PM

1.We love Squaaks! In fact, we're playing with them three times in the next three months!

2.There are three brand new Notions songs up on our MySpace page!

3.Vote for Gary B & the Notions to win the Sound Off! Baltimore! Unsigned Bands Competition, so they can rock at Artscape this year! Just go to www. artscape. org and vote as many times as you please for us. Voting lasts the whole month of May, '08! Thank you all so much!
randy





Apr 16 2008 12:58 PM

elena is the shizz <3
My Friend Ben





Apr 15 2008 7:10 PM

Thanks for the add!!!!!!! Let us know what you think of the music, and tell your friends!!!! We hope to see you at a show!! MFB
Fran





Apr 13 2008 10:18 AM

hey SQUAAKS, love your sound, i'9;ll be sure to brag on you often!
& Thanks for the add
Gary B & the Notions





Apr 4 2008 12:54 PM

Great Set Last Night! Big and Bad! I Love Seeing Your Band Live! Thanks For The Guest List Spot!

Gary B!
Avec





Apr 4 2008 10:19 AM

You did sound great last night.
Erich





Apr 3 2008 7:20 PM

Hope your show was a smashing success! Sorry I couldn't make it, but my kids do a much better job of not killing each other when I'm around to put a stop to it...
MUST...HAVE.....ROCK.....CONTROL........STICKERS.....!
Impossible Hair





Mar 30 2008 8:50 PM

Thanks for making the cool flyer! See you Thursday. I'm trying to eat my dang chunkies.
Caverns





Mar 25 2008 9:44 AM

Thanks Elena, we are stoked on playing with you as well. I think it's gonna get legendary down in NC.
(The Original)Salsa J.™





Mar 17 2008 6:13 PM

Wow you guys are awesome, seriously. I just wish i could see you live sometime. Damn living in Az. Lol keep on rockin. -Salsa J.
Kat-O-Nine Tales





Mar 13 2008 12:15 PM

Have a grand weekend on the road, my lovely family! Say hi to Kandesia at Johnny Brenda's for me if she's working. She's the best bartender and owns an art gallery in the neighborhood. FYI: they have yummy food and a great sound system!
The Jennifers





Mar 9 2008 3:10 PM

you thought of us in puerto rico. that may be the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to us. as has always been the case we [heart symbol here] you too! see you wednesday at the talking head? hope so.
Christopher Van Epps





Mar 2 2008 12:58 PM

Great tunes, thanks for the add!

FREE MUSIC AT:

WWW.CVANEPPS.COM
ScarahB





Mar 1 2008 6:27 PM

Hooray for you guys coming to Snugs!! I'm going to "hug-atttackkk" Ms. Elena!
The Expanding Man





Feb 24 2008 8:04 AM

Great show at Metro guys - come out and see me lead a six piece band this Saturday 3/1 @ Load of Fun - the 3rd Annual Twin Peaks Fest!!
knife & scissors





Feb 19 2008 1:00 AM

Hey people,
I need some "Rock Control" stickers for my guitar(s), when can we make this happen?
ann-gee





Feb 13 2008 2:52 PM

You guys have a great sound! Can't wait for you to come to LA!!!
Ellyn





Feb 11 2008 8:19 AM

Thanks so much for all your everything! I love you guys! Come over and do your laundry!
Thrushes





Feb 10 2008 5:43 PM

awesome show last night, glad you guys are all back stateside!
pearlfishers





Feb 10 2008 8:24 AM

to the squaaks>>>>
your show last night a dope.....
sweet town...
Los Doggies





Feb 9 2008 9:27 AM

our sincerest apologies to everyone involved in this age of aquarius...i have been ill and we are unable to bring to baltimore the full on los doggies experience. please rock twice as hard in our absence and we will reschedule soon. i gave justin some dates for you all to come up to new paltz to share your excellence with everyone here...we hope to see you soon. love to all!
Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends





Feb 4 2008 4:01 PM

Wow. The video is really great. Damn.
AmyMacDeath





Feb 4 2008 3:22 PM

How cool! An aquarian show with the squaaks for my birthday!!! YIPPEE!
Bryan Hussein West





Feb 3 2008 11:31 AM

You rock! Come to California!


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