Boyskout

"Dark. Melodic. Sexy. Boyskout creates mesmerizing songs that pull innocent bystanders in and never let them go. With Leslie Satterfield on guitar and vocals, China Lajczok on keyboards and vocals, Hannah Reiff on bass and Carrie Mills on drums, Boyskout weaves a shimmering tapestry of eerie, danceable melodies reminiscent of early Cure or Joy Division, refashioned with a bittersweet, post-modern edge." - Queercore Blitz

This San Francisco all-girl band manufactures a seductive blend of pop/new-wave ala early Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, and Joy Division, while remaining true to its punk-rock roots. Formed in 2001, Boyskout began when singer/guitarist Leslie Satterfield (also an independent movie director who's responsible for the band's videos) and drummer Carrie Walker Mills were offered a show opening for The Need. Three weeks later, Boyskout was making a speedy ascent into the SF music scene; singer/keyboard player China Lajczok and bassist Hannah Reiff would later join in. Boyskout songs range from tight dark pop ditties to synth-driven ballads, and eerily compelling tales of self-expression. School of Etiquette is a great debut not to be missed.