Men is a name of at least five bands: 1) A Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective that focuses on the energy of live performance and radical potential of dance music. MEN speaks to issues such as wartime economies, sexual compromise, and demanding liberties through lyrical content and an exciting stage show. The group began in 2007 as the DJ/production/remix team of Le Tigre members JD Samson and Johanna Fateman. When the duo began to write new songs, it made sense to merge their efforts with JD's other new project HIRSUTE. JD and Hirsute members Michael O'Neill (Princess, Ladybug Transistor) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet) now comprise the core of MEN, with Johanna and artist Emily Roysdon contributing as writers, consultants, and producers. The 2012 releases are under JD Samson & MEN. Sites: Wikipedia, Discogs and http://MenMakeMusic.com 2) A Danish minimal wave act, 1984-1987 www.substans.info 3) A Norwich, UK band; now known as Big Success. 4) A Spanish rock band, from Mallorca. The members are: David Caro, vocals and guitar Xavi Hernáiz, guitar and backing vocals Randy Barjacoba, bass and backing vocals Eric Barjacoba, drums http://www.myspace.com/menrocks 5) A defunct Chicago post-punk band, founded by Art MacQuilkin.
