There is a few reasons I think its important to talk about this band right now. First of all, with the aforementioned death of Poly Styrene, I think its important to take a look at the joy she influenced and the inspiration she gave every woman with a scream. Secondly, its sunny and awesome outside right now! And there's no better way to enjoy these sort of days then with a glass of lemonade and some low rent, proto punk fun.
Mika Miko was an all girl indie punk band known for frantic sugar fueled live performances, wonderfully lo-fi recording quality, and poppy hooks. They stood outside typical "punk" norms by being consistantly self aware, humourous, and giddy about life. Plus, who isn't a sucker for dueling banshee like chick singers? Listening to these gals is like listening to a kid drinking his first soda pop and jumping off the walls! Its a bummer they broke up, but oh well.
Album highlights include "Wild Bore" and "Keep On Calling." Put this on and shake those hips!
01. Blues Not Speed
02. Turkey Sandwich
03. Wildbore
04. Sex
05. Totion
06. On The Rise
07. Beat The Rush
08. Johnson R Cool
09. Sex Jazz
10. Keep On Calling
11. Turky Barntard Mix
Download! Listen! Dance!
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