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"ALBUM REVIEW"

This may be their first album together, but just one play through of Atherton & pbrain Are The Leathers and it’s no wonder why these two rappers would work together. Atherton and pbrain sound natural together. The sarcastic, self-deprecating subject matter and socio-political themes that Atherton displayed on his debut album with Sire also happens to be the forte of pbrain. Who knew? They kick a lot of fresh and unique concepts, too, as they demonstrate on “Paul & Devin,” a look behind each of their aliases as the two rappers trade places to reveal the not-so-secret shames of the other. They also give their own twist to the psychiatrist-patient dialogue with Paul describing to Dr. Devin the despair of being an underground rapper on “Hair Loss” and the two talk about their lack of success with women on “Self Sabotage.” pbrain’s beats are also a nice match: catchy, but dusty, experimental and often as thick with samples as a Bomb Squad production. Sure, the duo open with a crisp and clean Fresh Kils production for “Paul & Devin” and get glitchy over Bender Stratocaster on “Heart Attack,” but it’s pbrain’s “Bridge Breaks,” with it’s manipulated recorder taking center stage, and his Hawaiianizing of country music for “Ramble Gamble” that are the standouts. Atherton & pbrain Are The Leathers may not enjoy much commercial appeal, but fans of The Big Three Emo S’s – Sole, Sage and Slug – should enjoy. [Thomas Quinlan]

Easy Tiger Records - UrbNet Magazine


Discography

The Leathers (LP) 2009
The Leatherz (demo) 2008

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In the hip-hop musical genre seldom does one come by two men who dance around on stage in leather garb giving each other high fives and hugs. Take time now to make a place for The Leathers. Hailing from suburban parts of both Ottawa and Toronto, Canada—rappers Atherton & P Brain hit it off while attending Seneca College, taking courses on being successful independent musicians. The duo would become roommates a year later and purchased leather jackets at a vintage store nearby for $20. After realizing how cool they looked in their new attire they decided to start wearing these jackets on stage. Stage lighting made them look even cooler and all the girls swooned - The Leathers were born.

United by a tireless work ethic, The Leathers have been taking stages by the balls nonstop since February 2007. Building on the idea that two is better than one, the combined efforts of rappers Atherton and P Brain typically culminate in a raunchy and theatrical performance that turns the party out every time. Their alternative antics have led them to festival showcases including CMW and NXNE, bookings on eclectic bills from punk rock to electro, shows with talented music makers SUBTLE, PROTEST THE HERO, BROTHER ALI and SAGE FRANCIS and tours with hip-hop greats PRINCE PO and CUNNIN LYNGUISTS. The duo just completed a coast to coast, 50 market tour through the US and Canada and are now preparing for a feature performance at The Canadian Music Festival and the official release of their self-titled album on March 16, 2010.