The Moldy Peaches

One of the bands of New York's early 2000s anti-folk scene, Moldy Peaches' rough musicianship, lo-fi production, song melodies, and stark emotional vulnerability provided a sharp contrast to the cold distance of the rock revival taking place around the same time. Main members Kimya and Adam recorded numerous homemade songs that eventually made their way from self-released CDs to their self-titled 2001 debut album released by Rough Trade. At the time, the band was opening for the Strokes on international tours and gaining worldwide attention, but disbanded in 2004. The Moldy Peaches formed in 1994 when Green and Dawson met at an open mic night in Mount Kisco, New York, and soon began working together. The two singer/songwriter/guitarists frequently recorded new material and occasionally released limited editions of their work. In 1999, Dawson and Green relocated to New York City and expanded the band with a drummer and electric guitarist and began performing live in the city. The members of Moldy Peaches changed regularly during this phase, and at one point existed as a six-piece band that included drummer Strictly Beats and guitarist Aaron