Swahili Blonde
| Swahili Blonde | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, experimental rock, art rock, afrobeat, worldbeat |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels |
Manimal Vinyl Neurotic Yell |
| Associated acts | Kimono Kult, John Frusciante, WEAVE!, VAGENDA, Duran Duran, Warpaint, The Like, Devo, Secret Circuit, Venetian Snares |
| Website | [1] http://www.myspace.com/swahiliblonde |
| Members | Nicole Turley Laena Geronimo (Myers-Ionita) Dante Adrian White-Aliano Arianna Basco Heather Cvar |
Swahili Blonde is an experimental musical project formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. Founded by former 'WEAVE!' drummer and vocalist Nicole Turley, violinist and bassist Laena Myers-Ionita, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and multi-instrumentalists Stella Mozgawa and Michael Quinn. Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist and Turley's now ex-husband, John Frusciante, performs guitar on the band's recordings, and did perform alongside the group at their debut performance, while he was briefly a full-time band member. The project is described as follows: "Swahili Blonde concocts a potion from the blood of Motown, Delta 5, James Chance, and The Slits only to pour it all over a dance floor with Frankie Goes To Hollywood synth goo."
Swahili Blonde is currently signed to Manimal Vinyl. They made their live debut at 'The Echo Club' in Los Angeles on July 10, 2010. The band utilizes disorientating chord progressions and obscure rhythms, with songs featuring a variety of instruments. The live band line-up currently features Nicole Turley, Laena Geronimo (Myers-Ionita), Dante Adrian White-Aliano, Arianna Basco, and Heather Cvar. The band also included Laena's father, former Devo drummer Alan Myers, until his death in 2013.
Swahili Blonde's first digital single, entitled "Elixor Fixor" was released on iTunes on December 13, 2009, with a second, "Dr. Teeth", released in March 2010. The project's debut album, Man Meat, was released on August 3, 2010, mastered by Aaron Funk. Frusciante had previously worked with Funk in the collaborative group Speed Dealer Moms along with Chris McDonald.
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