SNMNMNM

What happens when you take three classically trained musicians, another similarly talented smart-ass and add near-lethal doses of libertine lyrical liberalism? Aside from the makings of a killer party, you'd have the primary ingredients of SNMNMNM. The Chapel Hill, NC foursome combines a sophisticated songwriting style which balances heavy doses of self-deprecating wit against walls of deceptively simple tonal bliss.

SNMNMNM's standard set up is Seamus Kenney on vocals/ accordion/ trombone, Matthew Kenney on electric guitar/ vocals/ trumpet, Mark Daumen on amplified tuba/ vocals, and Matthew Vooris on drums/ vocals. Having a group of extremely talented multi-instrumentalists is nice - but having one that craft and perform memorable songs is what separates SNMNMNM from the myriad of pop poser pretenders. Although everyone's mother will insist that they sound "Just like the Beatles!" the more astute listener will detect stylistic nods to Ben Folds, the musical virtuosity of Radiohead, and a good dose of Brian Wilson style harmonies (no digital tweaks required!) all anchored by subwoofer shattering amplified tuba bass lines.