Genres Noise rock Associated acts Purling Hiss Genre Noise rock | Years active 2004–present Active from 2004 | |
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Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Members Jason Killinger
Ben Leaphart
Mike Polizze Albums Ready to Howl, Celebration, Volume 1, Vol. 1 Record labels Holy Mountain, Richie Records, Little Big Chief Records, Richie Records // TestosterTunes Similar Purling Hiss, Spacin', Watery Love, FNU Ronnies, Clockcleaner | ||
Birds of Maya is an American psychedelic/garage rock band, based out of Philadelphia. Formed in 2004, the band composes guitarist Mike Polizze, bassist Jason Killinger and drummer Ben Leaphart. The trio plays a lo-fi mixture of hard rock and blues rock.
Contents
Birds of maya 2 of 2 10 24 2012 at little berlin philadelphia
History
Birds of Maya was formed when Jason Killinger and Ben Leaphart decided they wanted to form a band. Guitarist Mike Polizze joined when he answered an ad by the band requesting an additional member. The band's debut, 2008's Vol. 1, was released as a CD-R and comprises recordings dating between 2004 and 2006.
The band's second album Ready to Howl, was released in 2010. The band collaborated with Harmonica Dan for their 7" single Regulation, which was released exclusively when the band was on tour. Mike Polizze turned his attention to his solo project Purling Hiss and was joined by Ben Leaphart so they could perform as a live act. This effectively put Birds of Maya on hold until they released Celebration in 2013.
Songs
Ready to HowlReady to Howl · 2010
Heavy on SundayReady to Howl · 2010
Porch DudeReady to Howl · 2010