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<\/a><\/p>\nMEN MEN, the Brooklyn-based band and art\/performance collective consists of core members JD Samson (Le Tigre) Michael O\u2019Neill (Ladybug Transistor) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR).<\/p>\n The group began in 2007 with the DJ\/production\/remix team of LE TIGRE members JD Samson and Johanna Fateman. With LE TIGRE on hiatus, 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 and Ginger now comprise the core of MEN, with Johanna and artist Emily Roysdon contributing as writers, consultants, and producers.<\/p>\n MEN focus on the energy of live performance and radical potential of dance music. Their music speaks of issues such as wartime economies, sexual compromise, and the demand for liberties through lyrical content and an inventive, high energy stage show.<\/p>\n MEN have recently completed U.S. tours with both Peaches and Gossip, and have completed two extensive European tours. MEN have recently signed a worldwide deal with LA label Iamsound, and release their first single for the label, \u2018Off Our Backs\u2019 at the start of November, with their debut album \u2018Talk About Body\u2019 set for early 2011.<\/p>\n Cardiff:<\/p>\n MEN (feat. LE TIGRE’S JD SAMSON) Tuesday 2nd November 8pm Bristol:<\/p>\n THEKLA THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.myspace.com\/men<\/a><\/p>\n
\n& support
\nDJs HELL’S BENT vs STEVE FRENCH<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u00a36 adv WeGotTickets<\/a> \/ \u00a37 doors<\/p>\n
\nThe Grove, Bristol
\nDoors 7pm
\nAges 18+<\/p>\n