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	Smoosh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Smoosh is an American indie pop duo, consisting of two sisters, singer/keyboardist Asya (born February 2, 1992 (age 14)) and drummer Chloe (born March 5, 1994 (age 12)) At the time of their first album, She Like Electric, released on September 21, 2004, Asya was 12 years old and Chloe was 10.
		In mid-2006 Smoosh was the opening act for the world tour of the Eels, who declared during their set that "Smoosh is their favorite band".
		Smoosh's second album, titled free to stay, was released on June 6, 2006 on Barsuk Records.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Smoosh (617 words)

	The Seattle Times: Music & nightlife: Tweenage band Smoosh rocks Seattle scene
		Asy writes Smoosh's songs, with lyrics that come to her while tinkering on the keyboards she's been playing since she was 5.
		It's all in keeping with the what-feels-right Smoosh philosophy, which seems to be practice when you feel like it, have a great time at the shows — and quit when it's not fun anymore.
		Paris Green and Max Sutton, both 12 and from Seattle, were digging the fact that Smoosh are their age at a recent show at the Showbox — a truly all-ages show, where elementary-school kids mingled with adults.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/musicnightlife/2002164249_smoosh29.html (1209 words)

	CD Baby: SMOOSH: She Like Electric
		Smoosh got started about two years ago, when Chloe's drum teacher, Jason McGerr--now the drummer of Death Cab for Cutie, then full-time at the Seattle Drum School--suggested that she start playing along with someone else, the better to understand the role of the instrument in a rock band.
		Smoosh is what happens when two little girls unleash their musical instincts on an album; their instincts, fortunately, prove wild and lovely.
		Seattle indie pop duo Smoosh evinces a childlike charm that's appropriate given that the vocalist/keyboardist is 12 and the drummer is 10.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/smoosh (4993 words)

	Smoosh / Barsuk Records
		Smoosh write and play music that captures the pure enthusiasm and unadulterated bliss of making art for the joy of it.
		On August 2nd, a performance by Smoosh is scheduled to be broadcast — and if you miss the broadcast, you can listen again later in the day on NPR.
		Smoosh were featured on today's episode of the CBS morning program, The Early Show, in which they discuss their music, their tours, and how normal their lives are despite their recent musical success.
	www.barsuk.com /bands/smoosh (451 words)

	Smoosh: 2005 Sasquatch! Music Festival
		Smoosh found themselves opening shows for Death Cab for Cutie, Sleater-Kinney and The Presidents of the United States of America.
		All this attention has little to do with the fact that these ladies’ youth is impressive and abnormal- -anyone who investigates Smoosh out of a curiosity for novelty is quickly put in their place.
		Smoosh is, above all, not afraid to make exactly the type of beautiful, varied music they want to.
	www.hob.com /tickets/festivals/sasquatch/2005/artists/smoosh.asp (487 words)

	www.myspace.com/smooshtheband
		In the case of Smoosh, their father had stopped in to have his violin restrung but when the family heard the drums rumbling upstairs, they headed up to check it out.
		I found the girls and the rest of their family huddled around a small red drum kit where Chloe was declaring her infatuation with the instrument, followed by the common parental response, Youll have to practice and get lessons if you really want a drum set.
		When I listen to Smoosh it sounds like they are tipping invisible hats to a past theyve never known, and seeing them perform live reminds me of what it is was that drew me to music in the first place.
	www.myspace.com /smooshtheband (1562 words)

	Amazon.com: She Like Electric: Music: Smoosh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Somewhat unfortunately, it’s impossible to access Smoosh’s arresting debut without taking into account the ages of the group’s two members at the time of its release: keyboardist/vocalist Asya is 12 and the drummer is her 10-year-old sister, Chloe.
		Seattle’s Smoosh are a sister duo who make exceedingly endearing, piano/synth-based indie pop and have shared the stage with Death Cab for Cutie, The Presidents of the United States of America, Cat Power and Sleater-Kinney.
		Smoosh, a duo featuring thirteen year-old Asya (their parents refuse to give out their last names to try and grant their children and a normal childhood) on keyboards and vocals and her eleven year-old sister Chloe already have a resume that would make the most seasoned musicians blush.
	www.amazon.com /She-Like-Electric-Smoosh/dp/B0002VEWVA (1961 words)

	NPR : A Timely Bit of Ageless Pop
		Smoosh's Chloe and Asya are 12 and 14, but theirs is no kiddie novelty act.
		NPR.org, June 12, 2006 ·; Smoosh first entered the public consciousness two years ago, while opening for the likes of Pearl Jam and Death Cab for Cutie.
		On paper, it's easy to see Smoosh's youth as a gimmick, but "Free to Stay" is appealing and infectious enough to chase away the doubts in a span of less than three minutes.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=5475876 (332 words)

	Smoosh: Free to Stay - PopMatters Music Review
		Well, Smoosh’s first album She Like Electric was a pretty excellent debut, fresh and surprisingly unique, if quite obviously performed by a couple of young girls.
		As such, inconsequential as its words might be, it still leaves me wondering why bands twice Smoosh’s age and with twice the number of members simply can’t come up with something as unique and impressive-sounding as this.
		Despite these slight missteps, however, it’s clear that the duo’s songwriting is developing wonderfully and their chemistry and willingness to experiment with sonic trickery is expanding their sound, even while relying less on the silliness that marked their debut.
	www.popmatters.com /pm/music/reviews/smoosh-free-to-stay (862 words)

	Smoosh - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
		In the case of Smoosh, their father had stopped in to have his violin restrung.
		Smoosh write songs that capture pure enthusiasm and the unadulterated bliss of making music for the joy of it.
		Smoosh are two sisters and best friends, totally psyched to be jamming together, and totally psyched to share it with you.
	music.download.com /smoosh/3600-8592_32-100912462.html (564 words)

	Pattern 25 Records
		The fearless confidence that often accompanies youth (Asya is 13, Chloe is 11) runs through Smoosh’s pop-based quirk rock with strength and beauty, and people are listening in awe.
		Smoosh subsequently toured with Jimmy Eat World and Mates of State and played with Rilo Kiley, Pearl Jam, Death Cab for Cutie, Sleater-Kinney, The Presidents of the United States of America and Cat Power (who paid tribute to the band by lip synching their rap song, "Rad" at 2004's Sasquatch!
		All this attention has little to do with the fact that these ladies’ youth is impressive and abnormal--anyone who investigates Smoosh out of a curiosity for novelty is quickly put in their place.
	www.pattern25.com /bands/smoosh.shtml (672 words)

	Scholastic News Online: Smoosh
		This sister band, Smoosh, is a hard driving indie-pop-rock-band, opening for such super talents as Pearl Jam, The Presidents of the United States, and Death Cab for Cutie.
		I caught up with Smoosh recently as they were setting up for a benefit concert called "Kids Helping Kids." They and the students at John Hays Elementary School in Seattle, Washington, with the support of The Showbox owner Jeff Steinchen, raised roughly $6,000 dollars for tsunami victims.
		Thanks to their band, Smoosh, sisters Asya and Chloe have a fan base that continues to grow.
	teacher.scholastic.com /scholasticnews/indepth/smoosh.asp (673 words)

	Smoosh : free to stay
		Performing under the Smoosh moniker since 2002, the duo's 2004 debut album, she like electric, introduced a smart, enthusiastic, and imaginative pop sound from the tween duo.
		Their second album, free to stay, stays true to that high-spirited approach while the double-attack of Chloe's drums and Asya's keyboards make for a brighter, sugarcoated pop sound.
		Smoosh runs through a barrel of emotions well suited for any age, and they also remind us that rocknroll is a helluva lot of fun." (Venus)
	www.barsuk.com /shop/bark053 (163 words)

	Smoosh - Music Downloads - Online
		At the time, eight-year-old Chloe (last name withheld) was a student at the Seattle Drum School whose instructor Jason McGerr (later the drummer in Death Cab for Cutie) suggested she begin collaborating with other fledgling musicians to better understand the role of percussion in rock music.
		Dubbing the project Smoosh, the sisters recorded a demo of Asya's songs, and soon were staples of the local live circuit -- not only was the duo invited to perform live on Seattle's influential KEXP, but from there they were invited to open dates for acts including the aforementioned Death Cab, Sleater-Kinney, and Cat Power.
		After signing to the local Pattern 25 label, Smoosh teamed with producer Johnny Sangster to record its 2004 debut album, She Like Electric.
	musicstore.connect.com /artist/112/284/25/11228425.html (183 words)

	Music- Smoosh
		Smoosh is a Disney exec's cha-ching dream of wholesome 'tween entertainment.
		Scoring indie cred comes easy for these siblings, especially since the mastermind behind their skills is a Seattle-based drum instructor and mentor named James McGerr, better known for his work in Death Cab for Cutie.
		Smoosh even recently signed to Barsuk, the same label as the O.C. darlings, and have a sophomore effort due in early June.
	www.westword.com /Issues/2006-06-01/music/nowhearthis8.html (147 words)

	Floridian: Smoosh makes music a mother would love
		Smoosh's quirky minimalist sound is like nothing on mainstream radio.
		That kind of spunk, coupled with the duo's talent, has earned Smoosh a loyal cult of fans as well as a spot on National Public Radio and press from underground music magazines.
		Smoosh's She Like Electric is available from the band's Web site, www.smoosh.com or from the band's record label: www.pattern25.com You can also purchase it at www.amazon.com or in many independent record stores.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/02/01/Floridian/Smoosh_makes_music_a_.shtml (1219 words)

	Rolling Stone : Pre-Teen Smoosh Are "Rad"
		Seattle pop duo Smoosh -- singer-keyboardist Asya, 12, and drummer Chloe, 10 (last names withheld) -- aren't even teenagers yet, but their pensive lyrics, minor chords and forlorn melodies give their music the sound of moodier artists twice their age.
		Smoosh came about when the musical siblings, who had taken up the piano and begun entering talent shows by the age of six, went to get an old violin strung for Chloe at a music store.
		At their loudest, Smoosh can match the early exuberance of Luscious Jackson, and at their more introspective, they echo the Breeders.
	www.rollingstone.com /news/story/6795003/preteen_smoosh_are_rad (667 words)

	SPIN.com: Smoosh Schools SPINhouse Live
		The collective "awww" that rang throughout the crowd in Spin's basement upon seeing the golden locked Asya and Chloe was soon replaced with cries of "Yeah!" and "Smooooooooosh!" as the girls stomped through their boisterous set.
		Smoosh then launched into a series of piano driven melodies that built on the signature baby-Tori Amos sound that they nearly perfected on She Like Electric.
		In the audience was a special Smoosh supporter who might have been clandestine to most -- except for the fact that his mug graces the Sept. cover of Spin.
	www.spin.com /features/spinhouse_live/2005/08/050817_smoosh_spinhouse (507 words)

	Smoosh - "Free To Stay" - Album Review - The Red Alert
		Smoosh sister act Asya and Chloe continue to expand their sound on their sophomore album, Free To Stay, which finds the duo retaining their playful, piano-driven indie-pop charm but largely leaving behind the goofier and experimental shadings of 2004’s She Like Electric.
		It’s difficult to pin down where the Smoosh sound will go on future albums; there are hints of Tegan and Sara, hints of inventive piano-based songwriters like Tori Amos, and a brief but strong nod to 10,000 Maniacs.
		Chloe sees to it that the piano doesn’t get to dominate, though, as she beefs up the songs with hyperactive and well-timed bursts on her drum kit.
	www.theredalert.com /reviews/smoosh.htm (344 words)

	Smoosh: Free to Stay Aversion.com Review
		The biggest problem facing Smoosh isn’t the duo’s music, or problems being understood or distribution or any of those other run-of-the-mill band issues.
		That leaves us with “surprise.” Yeah, you have every right to be shocked that a couple of schoolgirls can write, perform and record a pop album that lays the whoop-ass on that band you had in college.
		With the obvious comments behind us, it’s time to sit back and enjoy Smoosh’s Barsuk debut, where terms like “enjoyable,” “fun” and “catchy” are not only apropos, but almost required adjectives for describing the girls.
	www.aversion.com /bands/reviews.cfm?f_id=2622 (456 words)

	TeenPeople.com - Stars - Access - Meet Smoosh!
		Inspired by their hometown of Seattle and mentored by some of the Northwest's coolest bands, the girls of Smoosh are anything but ordinary.
		Smoosh first formed in 2000 when Chloe, who took up the drums, and Asya, who's always played piano, figured out that they could construct actual songs.
		Seeing what Smoosh has accomplished thus far, we wouldn't be surprised if the girls were playing Wembley Stadium with U2 in a few years, but in the meantime, the girls are all about spreading the word on their new album, Free to Stay (out now), and maybe even slowing down for a bit.
	www.teenpeople.com /teenpeople/article/0,22196,1216975,00.shtml (492 words)

	Smoosh: Free to Stay: Pitchfork Record Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pre-teen at the time of their much-buzzed-about 2004 debut She Like Electric, Smoosh were rooted on by, among others, Cat Power, Eddie Vedder, and Chloe's drum teacher Jason McGerr of Death Cab for Cutie.
		The live show is reportedly a thing of pure joy: Here's where leggy blonde fountains of youth show up men and moody singer-songwriting chicks two and three times older.
		When Smoosh are good, though, they're really good.
	pitchforkmedia.com /article/record_review/36565/Smoosh_Free_to_Stay (326 words)

	'Smoosh' Sisters A Seattle Sensation , Teen Band Is Currently On World Tour - CBS News
		"I don't want to put like 'Smoosh' stuff everywhere," says Chloe, acknowledging that she doesn't want to be conceited about the band's success.
		Their parents, Mike and Maria, with two other little ones in the house, are suddenly juggling family with rock 'n' roll.
		Smoosh is in the midst of a world tour.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2006/07/10/earlyshow/main1787447.shtml (754 words)

	Pattern 25 Records
		Also, get the Smoosh Japanese import CD, which includes a bonus track of the previously unreleased "Inner to the Outer" and an insert with lyrics in English and Japanese.
		SPIN Magazine has nominated Smoosh in their 32-band tournament for 2005 Band of the Year.
		For $15, you can also get the Smoosh Collector Pack, which includes the CD, 3 pins, a sticker and a 14-page color lyric book with words to all the songs and original illustrations by Smoosh.
	www.pattern25.com (1202 words)

	themusicedge.com :: Smoosh: Sister Rock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The music of Smoosh could be considered keyboard rock, with Chloe on drums and Asya on keyboards and vocals.
		It would seem that Smoosh, because of their age, would feel some pressure playing with bands like Pearl Jam or Death Cab but that’s not necessarily the case.
		Smoosh is far from being able to tour like a full-time band—they’re not even in high school yet— but if they stick with it, they’ll be seasoned veterans by the time they’re ready to hit the road.
	www.themusicedge.com /moxie/news/girlsrock/smoosh-sister-rock.shtml (831 words)

	OnMilwaukee.com Sound Check: Smoosh is not kid stuff
		Awkward name or not, sisters Asya and Chloe (their parents withhold their last name for privacy reasons) have charmed me, via their sophomore release (yeah, they are on album No. 2 already) "Free To Stay," into their brightly colored indie pop world.
		Although it's easy to hear her youth, she projects with confidence and impressive vocal dexterity, making her delivery hard-hitting when she wants it to be and girlishly soft seconds later.
		Smoosh is truly an indie rock refresher and, especially when compared to all those 20-somethings whining their way through snotty, three-chord cookie cutter song formulas, the Smoosh girls sound like pros.
	www.onmilwaukee.com /music/soundcheck/articles/smoosh.html (934 words)

	aero booking : smoosh
		The preternaturally gifted duo spearheads a growing movement of youngfemale independent bands with an ingenuous, instinctual wisdom that comes as naturally as their multifaceted, genre-tickling songwriting.
		Chloe’s older sister Asya, Smoosh’s vocalist andpianist/keyboardist, wails and croons like an old soul with her tiny, tremulous voice.
		The fearlessconfidence that often accompanies youth (Asya is twelve, Chloe is ten) runs through Smoosh’s pop-based quirk rock with strength and beauty, and people are listening in awe....
	aerobooking.com /smoosh.html (146 words)

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