Tenterhooks

“This is one of those blink-and-you-missed-it pieces; you need to listen to it more than one time because you’ll want to remember what you heard and why you like it...vocal chops and songwriting skills always equals a winning combination..” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - PopDose

The New York City four-piece play hook-laden power pop…Tenterhooks draw from the same well of loud power pop as Bob Mould at his most Sugar-y. The clip also gives a glimpse at the band’s high-energy live show…

Interestingly, the song's title gives you a pretty good indication of what to expect as Tenterhooks draw from the same well of loud power pop as Bob Mould at his most Sugar-y. The clip also gives a glimpse at the band's high-energy live show; and what do you know? You can catch them, playing live and in the flesh tomorrow night, May 8th, at the Lower East Side's Hi-Fi bar. Synergies, man.

Check out the video below. Tenterhooks' Meanwhile... in another part of town. Is out now via The Sugarblast Music Co.
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A new ensemble formed by long-time friends Lenny Zenith (of Jenifer Convertible and Minor Planets) and James Pertusi (also of Jenifer Convertible, Ditty Committee, Missing Teens, and The Sharp Things – see above). Influenced by such noteworthies as Big Star, Guided By Voices, Lemonheads, and New Pornographers, they produce thoroughly harmonic catchy power-pop informed by years in the garage and glitter hi-tops. A debut EP is in the works, and may be available just in time for their IPO showcase! - International Pop Overthrow

“Tenterhooks has been turning heads all over town with their muscular indie-pop.” - Big Takeover - Big Takeover

“Tenterhooks sing songs about hope for those individuals who live alternative lifestyles. Tenterhooks sound similar to The Ramones with their angst driven vocal harmonies and thunderous post punk melodies that sound like a freight train is barreling down the tracks.” - Jersey Beat

Here's a refreshing concept - a Brooklyn band that doesn't sound an inkling like the trend-hopping hopefuls that typically emanate from that fussed over borough.

Featuring alumni from indie scenesters Jennifer Convertible, the four-piece Tenterhooks pursue a linear meat-and-potatoes power pop muse.

Reminiscent of many Not Lame/Big Deal Records signees circa the turn of the millennium, Tenterhooks neither deviate or advance upon this all-too-traditional, albeit satisfying formula.

"Unseen" is Meanwhile in Another Part of Town's most riveting moment, with the remaining tunes paling not much further behind. Dare I say aficionados of Cheap Trick, The Well Wishers and Splitsville will be delighted with this? - Willfully Obscure

“Tenterhooks’ sound is a garagey mix of blistering pop, glam and punk reminiscent of an overdriven Blown Speakers-era New Pornographers.” – Transguys (dotcom) - Transguys

When we think about the glory days of rock ’n’ roll, we think of a sexist boys club that only let in guys who abused groupies and hung out with dudes. Despite this, in the 1980s, female-to-male transgender musician Lenny Zenith and his punk-pop band RZA opened for U2, Iggy Pop, and other legends in New Orleans. - Vice

Even before I was more publicly out, my privacy was respected in the local scene—some people knew, some didn’t. But there was still a lot of intensity and anxiety in day-to-day life. My experiences as a transgender person have always informed my work and I continue that work now as an LGBT advocate. - Offbeat