For the better part of 2009, It’s a King Thing has been recording Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo, the band’s 2nd full length album. Buffalo verse chorus verses its way into a 12 song 36 minute concoction of “I can’t believe my mom just caught me masturbating” and winsome anti-folk vignettes. In June of 2009, the band opened a sold out show for The Lemonheads at Johnny Brenda’s and in October Philebrity defined It’s a King Thing as one of the front runners in the upcoming boom of Philly music. Brian Mietz (28) sings and plays guitar. Steve Poponi (33) and John Masino (31) (formerly of Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start) play drums and guitar. Mike Maier (33) plays bass and Jay Tagmire (30) plays keys and guitar. RIYL: The first 2 Weezer albums, The Lemonheads, Nada Surf, Ben Kweller, Superdrag, The Shins, Guided By Voices |
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