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NME - 06.03.2006
"Friday starts at the tiny Freebutt, a venue not big enough for Americans Scissors for Lefty's ambitious, sarcastic sophistopop. Two sets of brothers - one set look like college boys, the other like Napoleon Dynamite lookalike contestants - they make a charming noise but the vocals are only audible when singer Bryan (college boy) take the cop-style loudhailer. Quirky, promising and quite possibly "Awesome.""

Best Up-and-Coming Indie-Rock Band
SF Weekly - 05.17.2006
"Bay Area musicians have pretty much given up trying to be the local version of the Strokes, probably because now everyone wants to be the local version of Joy Division/Gang of Four (i.e., dancey, goth-y rockers). Which, it turns out, is a hell of a lot easier to pull off. Hell, even the Strokes did it for only one album..."
[expand]. But here's where Scissors for Lefty comes in. Like the Strokes, this San Francisco band — two sets of brothers who met in San Luis Obispo — has a charismatic frontman who squeals and mumbles; a guitarist who discharges tight, delirious hooks; and a rhythm section that pumps up the jams, motherfucker. And like Scissors' N.Y.C. counterpart, the quartet caught the eye of London's indie tastemakers, Rough Trade Records, who will release its second LP overseas in September. (The band is currently talking to U.S. labels.) But there's one important way in which Scissors isn't like the Strokes: The foursome shows genuine enthusiasm during its live shows, exhibiting the kind of wide-eyed exhilaration that's been missing from rock 'n' roll for a long time."
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Interview
Redefine Magazine - 04.01.2006
"It all started in San Luis Obispo, with four college kids who inevitably connected through their shared love for songwriting. The two sets of brothers – Bryan and Robby Garza, and Peter and James Krimmel – used their creative talent to simultaneously “screw around in class” and keep themselves out of trouble..."
[expand]. With their shared love for Radiohead, Grandaddy, and college radio, they began their journey into the foggy realm of indie music via a band called Scissors for Lefty. Classifying their music genre can be slippery but Scissors for Lefty can point you in the general direction of their sound. Their music blends catchy pop hooks, quirky beats, witty lyrics, and manic vocals that inspire sporadic dance movements – both onstage and off.
“I don’t think there’s too much Kelly Clarkston in us,” says B. Garza. “But, hey, pop songs aren’t easy to write. To find a hook and melody that you want to sing along to all day is pretty hard to come up with. So, we like to give credit where credit is due, to pop music.”
Scissors for Lefty appreciates the energy their music brings to their crowds. When the audience begins to move, sometimes aggressively, it becomes contagious to the band mates. At times, they even grade the audience with scorecards on a one through ten scale. Onstage, their sporadic movements usually reflect singer B. Garza dancing to a slow tempo, keyboardist P. Krimmel moving up-beat, guitarist R. Garza dancing off-beat, and the nearly 7 foot tall drummer J. Krimmel performing with wildly animated movements. The four culminate into one “handsome circus”. Now a part of the San Francisco scene, the band is inspired by their collective adventures and their love for the city. Using their music as a craft for storytelling, they have dedicated the title of their new album – Underhanded Romance – to their memorable city tales. The title’s intimate vibe is not meant to exclusively illustrate a relationship’s romance, but also the romance of San Francisco and the city’s charm. “The favorite kind of things that turn you on [and] get you excited, [like] maybe your neighborhood, the local store, the restaurants, the parks… sometimes [make] you feel a little underhanded, you know?” says B. Garza.
Recently hopping onboard with the leading UK indie label, Rough Trade, these boys have been spending a lot of time in production. This translates to quitting their day jobs and cutting back on their shows. Their songwriting takes place in hallways, the backseats of cars, and in front of computers, while they record ideas on pocket recorders and voicemails.
Working full-time and playing shows is not easy, they admit. After signing with Rough Trade, they realized that being burnt out while making songs was not going to happen. So, despite living in an expensive city, they took a chance to do what they love to do most.
“All of us were working sort of bum-ho-schmo day jobs before. We’d like to make sure we gave it our best effort so we don’t have to go back to those jobs!” says P. Krimmel.
Their focused effort on this album is apparent when compared to their previous record, Bruno. Underhanded is more playful and sonically-balanced, in contrast to Bruno’s more somber and experimental sound. In the past, Scissors For Lefty juggled going to school, moving from San Luis Obispo, and playing shows, which made recording time a leisure. However, with their current arrangement, Scissors have put together twelve songs in three weeks. In the land of music production, this means “a lot.”
When recording music, the band hopes that their songs will stand the test of time. Although they are conscious of the scene’s current popularity with synthesizers, they assure fans that their electronic sound is not an effort to steal a piece of the limelight. “We’re not necessarily trying to be like this big radio band or anything. Our biggest goal is to make a really good recording so that kids will want to listen to 20 or 30 years from now,” explains P. Krimmel.
Equally important is having new material for shows. The band recalls one of their favorite shows last October at the Castro Street Fair, where they were dressed in pink and introduced by drag queens on a lengthy outdoor stage. Although they prefer the intimacy of a night club, being greeted by 10,000 fellow San Franciscans on a sunny day was notably worthwhile.
“We had no idea it was going to be that kind of audience and that kind of receiving. I felt like we played for San Francisco because we were looking down Market Street and Castro… when you play a big show for your own city, it just feels really good,” reveals B. Garza.
It is apparent that Scissors for Lefty have a humble love for their city, friends, and fans. These boys have come a long way from writing songs in class, and they have musically documented their journey thus far. Ultimately, they hope that their storytelling and erratic melodies might be incorporated into your own journeys as well. "
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Noisepop Preview
Noisepop - 03.28.2006
"With their full-length debut about to be released on the legendary UK imprint Rough Trade, Scissors For Lefty are poised to be the second recent San Francisco band to capture the elusive imagination of British music fans after Noise Pop 2006 headliners Two Gallants recent triumph across the pond. Two sets of brothers, one Garza and the other Krimmel, their soul-boy falsetto whispers, locked-groove rhythms and cozy guitar work that suggests Johnny Marr's Smiths work characterize Scissors For Lefty's unique dance rock sound..."
[expand]. -Shroomer McGinty "
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Noisepop Picks
SF Bay Guardian - 03.22.2006
"My personal Scissors for Lefty experience most often takes place in a semicrowded lounge room lit only by red and green fluorescent lava lamps oozing up white walls made even more blindingly white by omnipresent black lights. One or two go-go drag queens with short skirts, long boots, and beehive hairdos shake ass madly in solitary corners..."
[expand]. Out of nowhere it seems, SFL vocalist Ben Garza comes slinking into the room wearing a black shirt and a thin white tie. Twirling a microphone by the cord and bobbing his head to drummer James Krimmel's syncopated beats, Garza eases suavely — hips first — into "More Than the Summer," one of my favorite SFL songs. Okay, so in reality this isn't exactly how it all goes down, but I do pretty much relive this same fantasy every time I listen to Scissors for Lefty. To be honest, their live shows are not that different. With Every Move a Picture, Communiqué, and Push to Talk. 8 p.m. Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th St, SF. $18. (415) 621-4455. (Miyasaki) "
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SXSW
Hits Magazine - 03.22.2006
"Top 8 Buzz band at SXSW!"

Scissors for Lefty: Cutting Up The Bay Area
Zero Magazine - 03.01.2006
"San Francisco’s Scissors For Lefty are four bearded lad’s who have been making music the way they want since their inception in San Luis Obispo. So sit down and enjoy a bite of this “PB and J on Rye.” Introduce Scissors For Lefty to the readers of Zero, who does what? Scissors For Lefty is Peter, James, Bryan, & Robby..."
[expand]. \\\"PB&J on Rye\\\" Ok, that\\\'s a terrible acronym, but it tends to help people in a pinch. At any rate, this band is made up of two last names: Garza x 2 + Krimmel x We\\\'ve been friends for so long, that we almost considered adopting a new surname all together....but being from San Francisco, the state wouldn\\\'t have it. Normally, at shows, you\\\'ll find me singing, while giving the guitar a go. Peter\\\'ll be the guy finger pecking at the keyboards, Robby on bass, and James on drums. That\\\'s the live setup at least. Back at home, or in the studio, you\\\'ll find everybody playing musical chairs quite a bit. Robby is actually the best guitarist, while James is a superstar on bass. However, no use showboating, we like to remain in an utter state of anxiety during a show. That\\\'s why I play guitar at least. Having formed the band in San Luis Obispo, what brought you all to San Francisco? We sucked, we needed a fresh start. Okay, actually San Luis Obispo is a wonderful town, but the weather wasn\\\'t condusive to staying inside. Also, we had to leave. They don\\\'t tolerate vagrants so well...i.e., we no longer had student loans to pay for our gear, I mean rent, or books rather. How long have you been on Rough Trade Records out of the U.K.? What’s it like working with them? We just got the contract today. Pheww....it was a solid golden handshake as of last month. We\\\'re very, very, very excited of things to come. Having played close to a 100 shows, is there one that sticks out as themost memorable? Why? Yeah, our first!!! We were convinced that we were going to knock \\\'em dead. Well, let\\\'s just say, it sure opened up a lot of time on our socialcalender. People literally were inching away as we hacked away at those tunes. What is the bands future plans? Is world domination on the horizon? Well, at this point, we are growing beards. They aren\\\'t becoming, but we\\\'ve decided to sport them until our new album is done. We started last week, and I hope to god that we knock these new tracks out before next week. James, Robby, & I are still single. Growinig beards was Peter\\\'s idea. You just released a new album in titled Bruno tell us about it. Ah man, you must have got that ancient info from our \\\"what\\\'s new\\\" page on our website. Bruno is so 2005 !!! Actually, that album meant the world to us. It was our first chance to experiment. First time turning knobs, singing under blankets, etc... We did the whole thing in our hallway, bedrooms, etc... Drove neighbors bonkers, I\\\'m sure...but in the end, it gave us a great sense of accomplishment. What were some of the highlights during the recording session for Bruno? I for one, really felt good about capturing Peter\\\'s piano on the track, \\\"Honeybee.\\\" All the windows were open, sun was down, and blue christmas lights strung about. I know the song rarely gets a listen, but it really symbolizes the transition of us playing acoustic songs into more orchestrated tunes. James had a good time laying down \\\"Marsha\\\" on drums in my parent\\\'s garage. Peter cooked a lot of good food while Ghetto Ways was coming together. Robby, wasn\\\'t in the songwriting process yet, but he was helping us out for live shows. You\\\'ll hear his influence on our upcoming album presently titled, \\\"Underhanded Romance.\\\" Here’s your last chance to plug the band, shows, tour or just any advice you just might want to give. Well, we\\\'re not one\\\'s for advice, but take our advice, and remember to always think twice. We\\\'ll be at Bottom of The Hill February 4th. New album is in the works. I\\\'m in love with this album. It\\\'s all we\\\'ve been focused on this month. So much in fact, that we have no internet connection at the studio to distract us. And so, in order to writethis, I\\\'m presently sitting in a random truck bed a couple hundred yards away, tapping into some poor fools unprotected wireless. I\\\'ll jump right back in the studio after a little MySpace fix. Lastly, we\\\'ve never been to the UK, can\\\'t wait to get spanked by all the great bands, and most of all, we are ecstactic that people seem to be putting up with us. Cheers.... "
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8 Days a Week
SF Bay Guardian - 02.01.2006
"It's some of the best of the indie Bay, yessiree, when jagged little wonders Scissors for Lefty get with the classy lassies (and lad) of Tartufi. SFL recently were signed to England's Rough Trade Records outside North America, and as if their last stellar, self-released full-length, Bruno, isn't enough, they hope to release their next record this spring or summer..."
[expand]. A demo passed to me in the dead – and din – of the night finds the band heading out to the disco with ever more polished and pop dance rock tucked into their slacks. And let's not forget Tartufi, whose new EP, Trouble, on the impeccable Spanish label Acuarela, is anything but. Feted at this show and recorded by Trans Am's Phil Manley, the disc finds the feisty threesome digging into the math (rock) with all their familiar passion and verve and developing into a new, more complex creature than our Dream Police had ever imagined. Yar. (Kimberly Chun)"
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MUSIC: Synth Pop
Flavorpill SF - 01.31.2006
"Tonight's theme is "variety pack," as in those mini-bagged junk food collections Mom bought for school lunches. The perky pop of Hijack the Disco is like the potato chips, lightly salted, and with a hint of vinegary dance-synth. Tartufi are the earthier Fritos of the night, with jangly guitars and bittersweet, countrified piano counterbalancing the crunch of hardscrabble vocals..."
[expand]. No snack pack would ever be complete without its Cheetos: Scissors for Lefty. Packed with crispy synths that dissolve into a softer, more delicate guitar-driven mass, SFL are cheesy, but surprisingly addictive. Luckily, prolonged exposure won't leave your tongue neon orange. (CH) "
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Picks of the Week
The LA Weekly - 01.05.2006
" Did someone say it’s a family affair? And not even one that’s dominated by one family, like the Wilsons versus one lone Love, or the Van Halens versus two other guys; here it’s all about what happens when two Garzas meet two Krimmels. And if you ever wondered what indie pop (with a little love for synths and a great debt to the new romantic) from San Luis Obispo sounds like (even though Scissors for Lefty have relocated to San Fran), now’s your chance, as the band comes back to Los Angeles to play Spaceland..."
[expand]. After their last Hollywood gig, the band hit the IHOP; this time, the act is looking for a label to sell their records in North America, as Rough Trade handles them everywhere else. Expect a few diehards but a lot of industry."
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Pop Beat
SF Chronicle - 01.01.2006
"Scissors for Lefty has signed with London's Rough Trade Records, home of the Fiery Furnaces and ex-Libertines co-front man Pete Doherty's Babyshambles. The band plans to have its label debut in stores in the spring."

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The Willamette Week - 12.01.2005
"Scissors for Lefty was recently named one of the Top 10 Unsigned Bands in the Bay Area by San Francisco’s Live 105, which tells you that it has an accessible pop sound those radio folks love. That doesn’t mean it’s not smart though, as the band’s Blur-on-the-West-Coast debut, Bruno, demonstrates, with songs that dart between understated pop hooks with a devilish subtlety..."
[expand]. And the stuff the quartet is cooking up for the next album is even better, which should allow them to ink a deal with someone."
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Hot List: Running With Scissors
7 x 7 - 12.01.2005
"Local band Scissors for Lefty makes us want to go ambidextrous, if you know what we mean. (That is, we like their self-released album Bruno - available from iTunes - and the way lead singer Bryan Garza uses his CB on stage). See them in action when they headline Bottom of the Hill Feb. 4."

Scorpio
Three Imaginary Girls - 12.01.2005
"You're a twisted freak, Scorpio, but at least your sociopathic nature makes for fun and games. Life with you is never dull, but try to keep it light and frothy this dark month. Listen to Scissor For Lefty's Bruno, a scraggly collection of homemade disco and singer-songwriter spoken word with tinkles and beats, delivered with truly fantastic and diverse vocals, showing why this band has been able to share stages with everyone from Grandaddy to Black Heart Procession..."
[expand]. "Ghetto Ways" is delightful dance floor illegal rave, "Softly The Sea Swallows the Sun" has a great slattern feeling with juicy shuffles, and "More Than The Summer" is for perfect winter heavy rotation with its breathy rap and Donovan style chorus. Put the knife away, Scorpio, and chill with some slacker progressive mini-mall trip-hump."
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The Oregonian - 12.01.2005
"For those frustrated with the Beta Band’s refusal to take Prozac, the group Scissors for Lefty might offer hope. Blending synth-pop and bits of funk, Scissors for Lefty matches up danceable pop with breathless vocals for equal parts David Bowie and Marc Bolan."

Underage
The Seattle Stranger / The Portland Mercury - 12.01.2005
"Perhaps a bit more timely, though, is this weekend's show with San Francisco's Scissors for Lefty. The quartet are usually found creating really danceable indie pop in their bedrooms, but they're taking the show on the road for a few dates up the West Coast, including a stop at the Paradox on Saturday, December 3..."
[expand]. The band's lo-fi sound has tinges of the Cure, the Strokes, and Grandaddy, which has earned 'em stage time with impressive acts like Mary Timony, Pedro the Lion, and Black Heart Procession. For those who like to prepare for such things, you can check out a handful of tunes at www.scissorsforlefty.com. Or, since you were probably going to attend anyway, and because the Saturday Knights and Marlo are also on the bill, you could just go and be pleasantly surprised. The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and costs $7 at the door."
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San Francisco electro-pop darlings Scissors for Lefty make music worthy of dusting off those dancing shoes!
The Wigs Fit All Heads - 08.25.2005
"Bands that instigate mad movement in their listeners through dance-inducing songs are truly few and far between these days. I’m talking about the jump-up-and-spaz-out type stuff, the get-up-and-shake-your-thang tunes. But this void in your music collection is about to be filled, things are swiftly changing, and the San Francisco electro-pop scene is at the core of this change..."
[expand]. Scissors for Lefty, west coast purveyors of cool electro-pop glory, will pick you up, rock you hard and drop you reeling with a sweet, sweet sigh of satisfaction. The band has been together for five years and is a tight group of friends who, in the words of Bryan Garza, their charming front man, “like to spend time together and just get off on writing songs. It’s exciting for us to make another one happen," he says "Music is the by-product of us hanging out.” These lads love each other, spend a lot of time together and create beautiful, upbeat and humorous music that embodies the fun they share with one another. The positive energy these lads have towards each other comes shining through in every song. They’re a group of friends you never knew you had; quirky and cute even down to the nicknames they have for each other. Peter Krimmel (keyboard/guitar), Bryan Garza (vox/guitar) and James Krimmel (bass/guitar) are the founders of the band and met in San Luis Obispo, CA in 2000. “We got together with the intention of creating a band straight away,” Bryan says, as he talks about the other members, the collective they affectionately call PB&J. The band eventually relocated to San Francisco, and at the beginning of this year Bryan’s uncle, Robby Garza (drummer/guitar), a few years his senior, joined the band. Now, amongst friends, they’re known as PB&J on Rye. When asked about the scene at home for the band's style of music Bryan claims “San Fran is full of music inspired by electro-pop stuff, people here like to go out dancing.” Lucky for them, Scissors for Lefty cash into that market 110 percent. The band's debut album, Bruno, was released late last year and was a much-awaited disc in the Bay area. “For ages we were giving out CDs of tracks, every show a different one, mixes of the same songs. Then we finally put the record together. Peter was married, as was the band's original drummer, and their wives demanded that they produce a tangible product after all the late nights and weekends they were missing. It really pushed us to get a record started. That’s where the record came from, motivation from someone else!” Bryan laughs as he recalls the band's initial driving force behind the recording. The majority of the songwriting for the record was a joint effort by the three core members of the band. Bryan is the band's lyricist, and a delightful one at that. His words are beautifully poetic, thought provoking, captivating and often sharply witty. And his way with them, coupled with his soft, lilting vocals and smooth, cocky delivery, is enough to make any unsuspecting boy or girl melt. Bruno was an independently-released, self-produced record. “We recorded in the hallway and bedroom of a place I lived in last year," Bryan recalls. "It was great, above a Chinese rug store. There was nobody to the left, right, above or below us. We really did not pay attention to how nice it was to have a home like that when we left it. One or two songs were recorded in my parents’ garage and before that we recorded a few songs in a house in San Luis Obispo.” The resulting product is a disc brimming with brilliant pop songs, featuring sing-along tunes and packed with memorable melodies you just can’t seem to shake. When asked about the odd title of the album Bryan is happy to recount the strange story. “Well, first of all we were going to call it 'Bristles'," he says, laughing. "I was taking a bath and I had this comb and it had bristles on it. I was playing with them and I thought it was kind of funny…'huh…bristles…that’s a fun name!' But later I learned it didn’t really have much personality and didn’t relate to all of us." There were other names that the band tossed around and one of those was a nickname that Peter used to call Bryan. “Bruno Garza," Bryan says in a phoney Spanish accent. "because that’s what he thought Bryan was in Spanish, but it’s not!! There is no Spanish translation! I’d be like, 'Look Peter that’s not the way to say it!!'” That same year the band found out that Bryan's apartment property manager's father was called Bruno. Then his uncle and aunt, who lived in San Bruno, were saved by their dog Bruno when their house caught fire. An unlikely bunch of Brunos came into their lives. “Bruno’s not a name you hear often, so we felt comfortable using it because it had so much popularity,” says Bryan, fondly. And thus the album title was born and the band released yet another Bruno into the world. So what’s the plan for the rest of the year for Scissors for Lefty? Bryan is excited about the band's current project. “We’re in the process of recording now. It’s actually an EP, and we’re recording with someone else. We also have another 15 songs that we’d like to put on an album, but first we’re going to do this EP.” When asked where people can find out more about the band Bryan quips, “I’d say, take me out to lunch…I don’t have a job, but I like to eat a lot!” For more information about the sensation that is Scissors for Lefty, check out www.scissorsforlefty.com or www.myspace.com/scissorsforlefty. "
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The Seattle Stranger / The Portland Mercury - 08.18.2005
"In their heyday, Pulp swaggered around the Brit-pop party with a bottle of bubbly in one hand and dancing shoes in the other. They were calculated cool with enough rock to help the club kids do the stiff shuffle all night. San Francisco's Scissors for Lefty follow a similar trajectory, with electronic beats, and whispered nightcaps. Stylish without sounding too self-aware, Scissors for Lefty are an interesting amalgam of calculated styles. - Jennifer Maerz"

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The Willamette Week - 08.17.2005
"Scissors for Lefty is a band of contradictions: While redhot in their San Francisco home, these Scissors are disco-level happy and unpretentious. They're good-looking, yet talented. And the live shows promoting their occasionally downtempo lo-fi debut, Bruno, are notoriously tight, frenzied and inspired..."
[expand]. This band can fuse dance-friendly electronic and introspective punk, or prove that delicately melodic songs (your Yo La Tengo or Iron and Wine quota) needn't be weepy, and can be as downright fun as the music of Beck or the Flaming Lips. And even though they're ridiculously young, you won't be ashamed, days later, to realize you're singing their adorably poetic lyrics around at work. - Karla Starr"
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Moon Rocks, Show Preview
The Oregonian - 08.17.2005
"The name Scissors for Lefty reflects little of the fun and sexual rock this quartet creates, which helped them become one of the top unsigned bands in the Bay Area. Like a cross between the Beta Band and a funky modern rock act, Scissors for Lefty decorates spacey electronic soundscapes with poetic, abstract lyrics..."
[expand]. The singer's separation of delivery and lyrics is unusual, coming across like someone learning a foreign language. At least that would explain the name. 9 p.m. Thursday, Berbati's Pan "
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Live show review
Playing in Fog - 08.03.2005
"Although it was a Wednesday night, Bottom of the Hill was pretty packed for the double bill of local favorites Scissors for Lefty and perennial favorite Mary Timony (formerly of Helium). The combination of these two proved a strong draw for girl rock fans, straight and gay, and it was nice to be on the predominant side of the gender equation at a show for a change..."
[expand]. The foursome of Scissors for Lefty took the stage and something strange happened. People were dancing. They were dancing like crazy, full of excitement and infectious enthusiasm which spread to everyone around them. San Francisco *does* want to dance -- you just have to be playing the right music (see: Lovemakers). And the music was great. Very catchy, danceable pop with inflections of Talking Heads, or "Make up the Breakdown" Hot Hot Heat, with some of the scope and depth of the Arcade Fire, and the angular quirkiness of Modest Mouse. The singer Bryan has great vocals, which he sometimes delivers over a CB, giving the delivery a warm staticky sound, like you've discovered some pirate radio broadcast on the FM dial. This is a really fun band to see live, and I'm enjoying bouncing around to the CD in my car as well. Go catch their show while they're still playing the small clubs, I'm telling you! You're missing out! Go! Review by Meg Sharkey "
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Live Review
SF Bay Guardian - 06.15.2005
"...by the time Scissors for Lefty took the stage, any opening-band frustrations were gone. They kicked right into a new-wavy number, all squelchy synths and snappy, disco-happy drums - the respective efforts of brothers Peter and James Krimmel - summoning the spirits of Japan, Heaven 17, or the Pet Shop Boys until lead vocalist Bryan Garza erupted in a flurry of punchy vocal syncopations, edging the sound more toward punk than synth-pop..."
[expand]. Too bad the effects delayed his voice by a half-bar or so, giving the sound a dizzying feel before settling back into an impenetrable groove. Infectious, soulful, and extremely tight for a band of their experience, Scissors refused to relent for the entirety of their caffeinated set. Peter Krimmel stretched his keyboard's sounds to their limit, seemingly laying the groundwork and flavor for each song. His crisp organ tones set the melodic pace for "Ghetto Ways," getting the female contingent of the crowd - which made up more than half of the audience; they're lookers, these guys - off their butts and throwing themselves around on the dance floor with abandon. And when a song resembled the Cure, Pulp, or whatever other historically hip reference they were trying to call up, they looked to Krimmel first."
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Album review
The Owl Mag - 04.25.2005
"SFL's Bruno greets the senses like a cup of hot coffee on a rainy afternoon, blending grey melancholy with electric buzz. However, while immersed in tracks like "Honeybee," you might wonder if maybe someone spiked your cup with something a bit more mind warping than caffeine. A polished and multi-layered exploration of danceable beats, synthesized textures and industrial riffing, the album is rounded out with early Bowie-esque vocals and dark sensibilities..."
[expand]. It's an absorbing venture into sonic territory that's as rich as it is modernistic. -Joel Doss "
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