GIFTSHOP

Single "We Want You" Photo credit: Scott Wilson

"...Thought-provoking social commentary woven inside of an uptempo, poppy three-minute song!"
-davecromwellwrites.blogspot.com

Meghan Taylor fronts the band that specializes in CBGB's style punk mixed with 21st century pop hooks. Musolist Morning Commute calls the Astoria scene-makers "One of my favorite NYC bands." BLUE MONSTER is GIFTSHOP's 3rd EP. The previously released two singles offer a raucous original anthem in "Cill the Choreographer" and a bull's-eye ballad cover of The Motels "Only the Lonely."

GIFTSHOP formed in 2007 when indie trio The Hi-Scores joined Meghan Taylor, vocalist for Rochester, NY band Bee Eater. Championing CGBG’s punk/pop style from the streets of New York City, GIFTSHOP's hi-energy stage shows have earned them a dedicated following in NYC nightclubs. The band draws on broad influences ranging from BIG 80's to PUNK, channeling a sound that’s familiar yet fresh.

Hailing from New York City, Giftshop originated in the summer of 2007 as a collaboration between Meghan Taylor (lead vocalist for the Rochester-based band, Bee-Eater) and the former members of The Hi-Scores Matt Santoro (guitar), Damian Eckstein (bass) and Joel Basciani (drums). Their hybrid of indie and punk with pop hooks bring to mind powerful female fronted groups such as Joan Jett, Pat Benetar, Be Your Own Pet, The Devotchkas, and The Lunachicks. The foursome landed …
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