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L'Assassins
L'Assassins in Chicago 2014
L'Assassins in Chicago 2014
Background information
OriginMinneapolis, MN
GenresRockabilly, surf, garage rock[1][2]
Years active2010-2015
LabelsBig Action Records, Piñata Records[3]
MembersTea Ann Simpson
Monet Wong
Ariel Dornbush
Angela Clark
WebsiteFacebook

L'Assassins was a Surf/Garage rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota that formed in 2010 and has released 3 EPs, toured in Europe[1] and played several festivals, including the "Girls Got Rhythm" festival and the "Memory Lanes Block Party".[4][5] The band members have previously played with artists such as XOXO Judy, the Shortcuts, and Brittani Senser[4] and have a "common love of bad ass rock'n'roll, big hair, and sassitude!"[6]

History

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The band formed in late 2010 and played their first show in April 2011. They originally performed without a name before eventually settling on the name L'Assassins, a name which they describe as being not grammatically correct in any language.[4]

Lead singer Tea Simpson is a fan of rockabilly, punk rock and outlaw country, she is also influenced by old B movies such as Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and Vixen!.[1][7] The band is influenced by artists such as The Cramps, Thee Headcoatees and The Sonics.[8][9]

The band was last active in 2015. In 2016, Ariel Dornbush and Monet Wong started a new band, with Madalyn Mae on drums, called The Toxenes.[10]

Reception

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  • "a quartet of buxom women with a mean look about them and an even meaner, vintage rockabilly sound." (Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune)[11]
  • "Taking cues from Suzi Quatro, Dum Dum Girls and Joan Jett, L'Assassins have created a series of propulsive songs that exude confidence." (Jon Schober, Andrea Swensson, 89.3 The Current)[12]
  • "The four women from Minneapolis featured a throwback vibe in sound and dress. Chugging, rockabilly rhythms, colorful tattoos, sharp guitar, and flowers in hair proved a perfect match for the club. Singer Tee Ann Simpson connected with the crowd with her irrepressible energy." (Dave Miller, Chicago Concert Goers)[13]
  • "this foursome brings an edgy style and even edgier sound to our music scene." (DeDe Ruger, MN Ups Magazine>[14]

Members

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  • Tea Ann Simpson — Vocals
  • Monet Wong — Guitar/Vocals
  • Ariel Dornbush — Bass/Vocals
  • Angela Clark — Drums/Vocals

Discography

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Singles

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  • "7pm", "Go" b/w "Backseat Bomp" 2012[15][16]
  • "Fire of Love" b/w "Liar" 2015[3]

EPs

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  • L'Assassins 2012[17]
  • Lovin' On The Run 2013[18]
  • Kill Kill Kill! Bang Bang Bang! 2014[19]

Videos

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  • "Backseat Bomp" 2012[20]
  • "Gonna Git That Man" 2012[21]
  • L'Assassins in "Dressed To Kill: Tonight The devil dances in hell!" 2012[22]
  • "Lovin' On The Run" 2013[23]
  • "Psycho Beach" 2014[24]
  • "Fire of Love" 2015[25]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lawler, Joe (September 10, 2013). "L'Assassins killing the show". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. ^ Roberts, Chris (June 12, 2014). "Art Hounds: L'Assassins, Candombe, Spark". MPR News. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Fire of Love 7" by Piñata Records". Bandcamp. September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Green, Loren (May 25, 2012). "L'Assassins: "No attitude would be kind of boring, wouldn't it?"". City Pages. Archived from the original on May 29, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  5. ^ "L'Assassins bio". First Avenue (nightclub). Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "L'Assassins bio". Girls Got Rhythm Fest. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  7. ^ Lawler, Joe (September 11, 2013). "Cool Show: L'Assassins aim to throw a party". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  8. ^ McCormick, Zach (May 6, 2013). "Q&A: L'Assassins". The Wake. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  9. ^ Hedberg, Sally; Raidt, Dana (May 19, 2014). "L'Assassins Talk Garage Rock and Thee Headcoatees". Girl Germs. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  10. ^ L'Assassins (November 13, 2016). "The Toxenes". L'Assassins on Facebook. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  11. ^ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 29, 2012). "Local music notes: L'Assassins dressed to kill". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  12. ^ Schober, Jon; Swensson, Andrea (April 29, 2012). "L'Assassins performs in The Current studios". 89.3 The Current. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  13. ^ Miller, Dave (November 2, 2013). "The Wanton Looks/L'Assassins/The Dyes: 11-2-13 at Brauer House". Chicago Concert Goers. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  14. ^ Ruger, DeDe (Summer 2013). "Artist Spotlight – L'Assassins". MN Ups Magazine. Archived from the original on April 1, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  15. ^ "L'Assassins – 7pm GO !!!" at Discogs
  16. ^ "L'Assassins 7" by Big Action Records". Bandcamp. April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  17. ^ L'Assassins – self-titled at Discogs
  18. ^ L'Assassins – Lovin' On The Run at Discogs
  19. ^ L'Assassins – Kill Kill Kill! Bang Bang Bang! at Discogs
  20. ^ L'Assassins — Backseat Bomp on YouTube
  21. ^ L'Assassins — Gonna Git That Man on YouTube
  22. ^ L'Assassins in "Dressed To Kill: Tonight The devil dances in hell!" on YouTube
  23. ^ L'Assassins — Lovin' On The Run on YouTube
  24. ^ L'Assassins — Psycho Beach on YouTube
  25. ^ L'Assassins — Fire of Love on YouTube
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