Riffs. Rhythm. Rattle.
Brooklyn-based Metagirl & the Earth Passengers is an original rock collective that's been making noise in NYC since 2016. Their hook-driven sound blends blues, jazz, funk, punk, and ska into driving rock songs with fiery guitars and vocals described as "strong, expressive and versatile."
Obscure Sound calls their sound "energized" and "personality-full." Of their recent single "I Don't Care," Foxfire Magazine said: "It makes us feel things that make us want to move instead of staying still." And on new single "Fire It Up," The Indie Grid called it a track that "refuses to surrender to cynicism."
Think Buzzcocks meet The Specials, with touches of REM and Kim Deal in the mix.
AS WE SPIN AROUND THE SUN.
"FIRE IT UP" - OUR New Single Is Out
Our new single "Fire It Up" — a ska rocker — had its radio debut on New York City's premiere alternative rock station, WFUV FM 90.7 on July 9 (see their New York Slice segment), and was released worldwide on July 10. It was also played in London on Loud Women Radio on July 14.
"a track that refuses to surrender to cynicism" — The Indie Grid
"genre-blurring genius" — Savoy Truffle Tunes
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Part of New York City's thriving independent music scene, Metagirl & the Earth Passengers brings a distinct blend of rock, punk energy, ska grooves, and sharp songwriting. Their songs move both body and mind, balancing energy and melody with lyrics that explore life, love, art—and occasionally even quantum physics.
The bread & butter. From small clubs to big stages.
Street fairs, festivals, parks, farms, farmers' markets.
Brews and tunes.
Birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations.