NOISE, POP in DIY This record is without a doubt an example of a DIY attitude; a home recording as an alternative to the mainstream without compromising sound quality or compositions. As the creative force behind the band, Mike Grau’s talent for pop sensibility coupled with the contrasting noise that grips the sound, show that his imagination and gift for composing “has not diminished since Furious Planet” Eduardo Guillot, NEO Magazine. Mike Grau released five albums in the 90’s with Furious Planet on Subterfuge Records, Experience Records and Locomotive Music. The last few years have seen Mike go back to his creative background and put a band together that can bring his songs to performance. 2013’s Blacklisted was well received as an album full of tracks that mix melody with an angry guitar sound reminiscent of early Pixies or Nirvana. The debut album, recorded as a duo, was highlighted for its “clean and catchy sound” (B-Sides Magazine) as well being praised for “the delicious complimentary contrasting nature of the duo” ” (Carlos Pérez de Ziriza).