Posse were an American
indie rock
Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand from the 1970s to the 1980s. Originally used to describe independent record labels, the term became associated with the music they produc ...
band from Seattle, Washington.
They were made up of Paul Wittman-Todd (guitar/vocals), Sacha Maxim (guitar, bass, vocals) and Jon Salzman (drums) Their 2014 album ''Soft Opening'' received a 7.9 from
Pitchfork
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.
History
The band formed in 2010 after Paul met Sacha at a local lesbian bar. After bonding over music they added Jon on drums who used to play in one of Sacha's previous bands. The band continue to work their day jobs whilst making music and touring with Sacha Maxim working as a graphic designer at
Microsoft
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, Paul Wittmann-Todd, working as an electrical engineer at
Fluke Corp, which makes industrial testing equipment and Jon Salzman working with children affected by autism.
In November 2017 the band released their final album before parting ways. In a review on Pitchfork, it was described as a 'Great parting gift'.
Discography
Albums
* ''Horse Blanket'' (2017)
* ''Soft Opening'' (2014)
* ''Self Titled'' (2012)
EPs
* ''Some Dongs'' (2012)
References
External links
*
Bandcamp site for Posse Official Vine account for the band
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Musical groups from Seattle
Alternative rock groups from Washington (state)
Indie rock musical groups from Washington (state)
Musical groups established in 2010
2010 establishments in Washington (state)