The Courtneys Acid Rock defying the norms of post-punk

defying the norms of post-punk and new wave

Released on a punk label

So much of what would become mainstays of Bevis Frond music -- Saloman's hangdog

and Stephen Malkmus' deft wordplay in sharp relief

The Courtneys Acid Rock defying the norms of post-punkThe Courtneys draw from various genres including surf rock, grunge, and jangle pop, and were the first non New Zealand band to sign with Flying Nun in 35 years. Their inspirations include Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., and Fugazi, while citing influences from Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, and Phoenix on their second album. Shoegaze, noted for its unique open tuning, is also an influence in Courtney Loove's style. The band is known