Kuma
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Electronicalternative pop
Status:
Disbanded. Final release, Fast Colliding (2005)
See also:
Kuma on MySpace
Comparisons:
Uncertain. There were other bands doing similar things around this time.
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Band is also known as Kumasound.Kuma were a Seattle-based electronic pop (dance? house?) band fronted by Bre Loughlin. The backing sounds were interesting and well-constructed, drawing on a wide veriety of musical genres. It's a surprise this band didn't go farther. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
That Moment of Silence Before a Disaster, though I have only heard a couple of tracks from their only full-length release, Fast Colliding. (Neile)
Recordings:
- Rewind (ep, 2002)
- That Moment of Silence Before a Disaster (ep, 2004)
- Fast Colliding (2005)
Rewind EP
Release info:
2002
Availability:
Hard to find
Ecto priority:
Recommended for fans of electronic sounds
Group members:
Bre Loughlin—vocals
Dave Dayton—guitar, backin vocals
Gary Cooper—guitar
Corey Paganucci—programming, keyboards
Guest artists:
Jonathan Plum—additional programming
Produced by:
Jonathan Plum
Comments:
good groovy stuff. (damon)This EP really doesn't do that much for me. We bought it on the strength of That Moment of Silence Before a Disaster, but I really prefer that one, as this doesn't come into focus enough for me. (Neile)
That Moment of Silence Before a Disaster EP
Release info:
2004
Availability:
Hard to find
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Bre Loughlin—vocals
Dave Dayton—guitar, backin vocals
Corey Paganucci—programming, keyboards
Neal Hallmark—guitar
Produced by:
Kuma
Comments:
Pretty compelling, especially because of the urgent vocals over the intriguing sounds. (Neile)
