USAISAMONSTER

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USAISAMONSTER (pronounced "USA is a Monster") is a two piece noise rock band based in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. They are closely related to Providence, RI's Fort Thunder and Olneyville. The band consists of Tom Hohmann (drums, keyboards, and vocals) and Colin Langenus (guitar and vocals).

Originating from the bands Bullroarer and Raw Dawg Rex & The Family Nads, Tom and Colin were squatting in Charlottesville, VA and became involved in a communal space known as the Pudhouse. Intent on recording and writing, they quickly tore through a half dozen lo-fi recordings and styles. Their interest in getting bands from other collectives to play the Pudhouse led to connections that began a five year tour.

Pursuing more complex songs with every passing year; each new set of material has improved in sound quality and depth of meaning. Colin's penchant for stoner rock and Tom's immersion in Native American culture produce a uniquely American form of music. Both Tom and Colin have been involved in the production of the touring theatrical projects Elvish Presley and Black Elf Speaks.

[edit] Discography

U$AISAMONSTER I (recorded after being a band for only 2 weeks)
U$AISAMONSTER II: Soul Jerker 7 inch
U$AISAMONSTER III: Weed Blood mini cd ep
U$AISAMONSTER IV: Trippyyet wholesome (The folk album)
U$AISAMONSTER V (Colin on drums, Tom on bass, Sara Shapouri on Farfisa)
U$AISMONSTER VI
U$AISAMONSTER VII (first release on Infrasound)
Joshua Tree AZ
Citizens of the Chronic (combination of two EPs; Citizens Of The Universe & Masonic Chronic)
Tasheyana Compost (2004)
Wohaw (2005)
Sunset at the End of the Industrial Age (2006)
Geronimo B/W and Dimensions Dimensia (unplugged with a seven-piece ensemble) - Picture 7" on Lovepump United (2007)