Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
This band has no press
Discography
As the Leopolds: 'Play @ 33 and 1/3' E.P.; 'N.O.-Fi' (New Orleans Surf/Garage compilation). Both available on Turducken Records (http://www.turducken.net). Duchess is currently in the studio recording their debut E.P. 'Minimal Sand'.
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Formed in early 2005, Duchess has its roots in the New Orleans surf-garage scene of the late 90's. Three fourths of the band comprised Nawlins teenage surf-rock heroes the Leopolds (championed among others by N.O. emigree Alex Chilton). Reconvening after college under the Duchess moniker as a quartet in NYC, the band still brings its surf-punk pedigree to the table, creating a unique sound which seemlessly melds classic NYC/UK (post)punk with red blooded American rock n roll (e.g. Teenage Head-era Flamin' Groovies). Seeking to put the "rawk" back into the indie rock genre, their frenetic live show recalls the beer-soaked sweat-fest of the late Guided By Voices.
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