Brooklyn-‐based Butcher Knives is a multilingual whirlwind of international musical and cultural movements, anchored to a high-‐octane punk rock aesthetic. With roots in Morocco, Israel, Colombia, New York, and New Orleans, Butcher Knives truly embody their multi-‐lingual, diverse, and multi-‐cultural sound and message with their singles “Tell Me Why” and “American Dream” from their forthcoming album, Misery.
With influences ranging from Mano Negra, The Clash, Johnny Cash, Gogol Bordello and Bob Marley to bluegrass, flamenco, traditional Eastern European music, rockabilly, and psychobilly, “Tell Me Why” and “American Dream” are the perfect introduction to Butcher Knives’ self-‐defined “gypsybilly” genre. Interlacing a diverse array of musical and cultural backgrounds, rock instrumentation, and traditional folk instruments, Nacho Segura (Colombia/vocals/percussion), Nikko Matiz (Colombia/vocals/guitar), Melissa Elledge (New Orleans/accordion), Tal Galfsky (Israel/keyboards/sampler), Ethan Cohen (New York City/banjo/guitar/vocals), Yoni Benshlomo (Israel/bass/vocals), and Mohamed Amine Smires (Morocco/drums/vocals) represent a bridging of cultural gaps through music. With a revolutionary spirit and authentically eclectic sound, Misery is just the beginning for Butcher Knives. Stay tuned for much more from the band in 2014 and beyond. © 2014 Butcher Knives Productions, LLC. All rights reserved. All fights deserved.
"With a sing-‐along chorus, a frenetic rhythm The Pogues would be proud of and hooks galore “Tell Me Why” is the perfect intro to what Butcher Knives calls their “gypsybilly” sound as well as a jumping start to the weekend." –MTVu "A great song is one thing but turning it into a well executed Quentin Tarantino-‐inspired crime caper video like below is the icing on the cake." –MTVu
"New York has always been a cultural melting pot when it comes to music, as well as its humanity, so it’s no surprise that Butcher Knives revel in that tradition." –For the Love of Punk
“We’re talking about a sound that’s exceedingly passionate yet danceable. You get caught up in their overwhelming emotionality and you want to stomp around like a raving lunatic.” –Joy of Violent Movement © 2014 Butcher Knives Productions, LLC. All rights reserved. All fights deserved.
“Eclectic glory.” –Dying Scene "The band’s latest single “American Dream” manages to mesh elements of punk rock, ska, and mariachi in a way that sounds at points alien and familiar in a way that could probably only happen here in New York." –Joy of Violent Movement “The international influence can definitely be heard in their songs and adds to their genre-‐ blending style.” –The Aquarian
“Their ‘Gypsybilly’ style is unique to say the least, and certainly stands on its own; a true representation of what it means to be an eclectic, modern band.” –Pen’s Eye View "They call it Gypsybilly. I call it awesome.” –The Good Men Project
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