ALIENS return after a long hiatus including personnel changes and illness. Blake Sandberg, ALIENS frontman/guitarist suffers from the effects of exposure to 9/11 dust. He is healthier now and ready to play shows again, joined by new drummer Matt King creating a churning beat. ALIENS debut album Head First reached the CMJ Top 200 via the frequent radio airplay of songs like "Reflex Motor," "Committed To Wind," "Moving Parts," and "Stow Away." Called a “an angular hybrid of new punk,” in the press - “ALIENS bring something real to the party!” If you like The Stooges and 70s era punk, or you are a Dinosaur Jr. or Sonic Youth fan ALIENS will not disappoint. Varying songs from a lo-fi pulse to an explosive sonic assault.
This underground band has played CBGB, The Knitting Factory, Bowery Electric, Cake Shop, Santos Party House, House of Vans, CMJ Fest, SXSW, and toured the US. Blake recorded with Hunt Sales (Iggy Pop/ David Bowie), who appears on two Head First tracks (Guinea Pig and Survivor Story). Blake has also recorded with The Rammellzee and performed with Jad Fair and Half Japanese, Broncho, Twin Guns, Weasel Walter, James Chance, Peelander Z, Awesome Color, Daniel Johnston, and opened for OFF! ALIENS return now and sound better than ever!
This underground band has played CBGB, The Knitting Factory, Bowery Electric, Cake Shop, Santos Party House, House of Vans, CMJ Fest, SXSW, and toured the US. Blake recorded with Hunt Sales (Iggy Pop/ David Bowie), who appears on two Head First tracks (Guinea Pig and Survivor Story). Blake has also recorded with The Rammellzee and performed with Jad Fair and Half Japanese, Broncho, Twin Guns, Weasel Walter, James Chance, Peelander Z, Awesome Color, Daniel Johnston, and opened for OFF! ALIENS return now and sound better than ever!