User:Ninjainventor/My First Earthquake

My First Earthquake is an Indie Rock band based in San Francisco. The band is comprised of Rebecca Bortman (lead vocals), Chad Thornton (keyboard, bass), Andre Salcido (drums), and Dave Lean (guitar, occasionally bass/keyboard)

Formation
The band started in 2006. Band member Chad was originally an accordion player in several bands including We Are Scientists. He had decided to stay in San Francisco over moving to New York, and was therefore not in a band, when he met Rebecca through an acquaintance. Rebecca was currently in the metal band Ice Queen. Chad convinced Rebecca to quit Ice Queen and join him. Andre was found on craigslist, and Dave joined as a friend, completing the band.

Band Members
Rebecca Bortman - vocals & lyrics

Chad Thornton - vocals, keyboard, bass

Andre Salcido - drums

David Lean - guitar

Critical Reception
Critical reception has been fairly positive for My First Earthquake. In particular, critics have appreciated the band's electronica influences[http://www.indieshuffle.com/my-first-earthquake-downstairs/#! influences], as well as the band's "catchy melodies" http://www.thebaybridged.com/2010/06/14/thursday-617-my-first-earthquake-release-crush-rickshaw/. Reviews cite influences from bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Ting Tings, and New Young Pony Club.

Rock Band
It was recently announced that the My First Earthquake song, "Outta the Band", would be featured in Rock Band. See here

Discography
Tremors (2008):

Teleprompt

Sack Lunch

Stupid Baby

Designer Boyfriend

Hot Girlfriend

Cradle the Ladle

Downstairs (2009):

Cool in the Cool Way

Clean Clean

Mad Tight

Outta the Band

Sweet Frown

Vow to Vowels

In the Forest with Frenemies

Radio

Meat Pies

Sleep in the Sea

Crush (2010):

Pick Up Stick Up

Neon for You

Masada

Ice Queen