Puts Marie

Puts Marie, Switzerland's best-kept musical secret, proudly lands on American shores via a limitededitionrelease from Voodoo Doughnut Recordings. Featuring the extraordinarily expressive leadvocalist Max Usata and a backing band comprised of bass, drums, guitar and Farfisa organ, this two-trackteaser exhibits road-tested chops from a phenomenal alternative group that, while deeply influenced byAmerican musical styles ranging from hip-hop to Appalachian folk to free jazz, has yet to set foot in theUSA. The A-Side, "Pornstar," evokes 90s-era Beck and the Beastie Boys. Its irresistible hook is already anarm-swaying favorite on the European festival circuit. The B-Side, "Horse Gone Far," is a dirty bluesrumination on wartime hardship, reminiscent of Tom Waits circa Heartattack and Vine. After a decade onsmall stages and in central plazas, Puts Marie is now a mature and powerful musical force, riding thepeak of both their songwriting and dramatic performing powers.