The Radishes
“A cocktail of rock, punk, metal and psych-pop.” - Performer Magazine, Mar. 2006
The Radishes =
Paul Stinson - vox, guitar
Scrote - guitar, bass
+ (sometimes) Paul Barker (bass, noise), Rey Washam (drums), Ryan Brown (drums), Earl Harvin (drums), Steve Calhoon (drums)
The Radishes are a San Francisco/Los Angeles based band with a sound that has been described as Nirvana meets Motorhead. Other influences include such high-energy units as The White Stripes, The Stooges, Ministry, The Hives, Artic Monkeys, Scratch Acid, and NIN, with hooky, angular guitar lines, ferocious vocals, relentless drumming, and a unique, darkly ironic approach to songwriting.
Both the Sophia EP and Good Machine were mixed by famed engineer Mark Needham (known most recently for his work with The Killers, Hot Hot Heat, My Chemical Romance and Stevie Nicks) in L.A.
Most recently The Radishes have teamed up with legendary underground bassist Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lard, etc.) and drummer Rey Washam (Ministry, Scratch Acid, Rapeman) and Wayne Kramer of the MC5 on an EP tentatively set for release in early 2008.