“Riot grrrl radicalism wed to classically structured songs, distortion pedals…
and powerful lyrics” –Marisa Torrieri, The Village Voice click here for full
article

“A frenzy of violins, surfy guitar leads, and punctuated group vocals blend
together to make… catchy and compelling tunes.  Add some complex harmonies,
abrupt time changes, and Eastern European sounding scales to the mix and you’ve
get a truly unique sound” –The Deli

"When Sleater-Kinney called it quits last year there was a noticeable collective unease over who, if anyone, might fill the void left by their departure...The Shondes, a rock quartet based in Brooklyn, are here with an answer...The Shondes deliver a perfect blend of punk and gypsy folk music that comes across as both beautiful and enlivening. From the stomping thunder crush of the rhythm section to the well placed violin and group vocals this is a band that rocks as if they just don't give a fuck but has crafted their art in a manner that shows they clearly do." -Earfarm

"Are The Shondes the next Sleater-Kinney...?"

–Best Week Ever

"Ready for an indie break out....radical politics, inspired riffs, textured hamonies and pure sex appeal" –Curve Magazine

"Seamlessly fusing art and politics"
–Punk Planet

"The radical Brooklyn four-piece is a delightful disgrace, stirring up buzz without an album or a label..." –Mairead Case, VenusZine

"The Shondes will have you raising your fist, clutching your heart and shouting along"
–TorontoIndie.com

“Their name may be taken from a Yiddish word for "shameful monster," but
queer/transsexual Brooklyn foursome the Shondes' hard-driving, politically
savvy rock 'n roll proves that the group is anything but.” –Flavorpill

“For anyone lamenting Sleater-Kinney's recent break-up, NYC-based riot grrrl
rock quartet the Shondes play Jewish/feminist politically charged songs with
inspiring riffs” –The New Haven Advocate

"I have trouble reading the newspaper everyday...That's why I'm so glad there's a band like The Shondes, purging their outrage with some blistering punk...Their passionate vocals and triumphant, stomping rock could alone testify to their power, but they go a step further by delivering raw, critical protest music.  The Shondes follow in the rich tradition of feminist rockers like Patti Smith, Bikini Kill and most closely and excitingly, Sleater-Kinney...if you think you have The Shondes figured out, there's also something as subtle as Elijah Oberman's violin, which adds stirring new voice to the rallying battlecries. It may not be as thundering as Temim Fruchter's drumming, as urgent as Louisa Solomon's bass, or as noisy as Ian Brannigan's guitar, but it demands to be heard all the same, a fact we can all gain inspiration from." -Nerdlitter

“The Brooklyn-based outfit draws its song-writing structures from those of
classical compositions, combining chamber music with melodic rock for
startlingly original results” –Alison Fenterstock, Gambit Weekly

“[The Shondes’] music is anything but a shonde. They jam with ethereal harmonies
and infectious rhythms… The Shondes go all out for audiences with their swift
musical assault and onstage antics, providing a live show that's one ton of
chutzpah with a dash of shiksappeal” –Austinist.com

“Smart lyrics, classical undertones and good ol' fashion rock rhythms combine to
create a wealth of lush, passionate sounds” –Veritas Lux Mea

“Ambitious blend of feminist punk and classical music” –The Hook

“At moments the crowd shuddered to their resonating three-part voice and violin
harmonies and then jumped to the tight rhythms” –Michelle Kay, riffRAG click
here for full article

“In The Shondes, Riot Grrl-inspired rock rests on a classical music
background…powerful violin and intertwining vocals help The Shondes message
stand out” –Mariel Tam, Denton Times

“The Shondes are anything but an embarrassment. Taking cues from Sleater-Kinney,
Rasputina, and other socially conscious acts…” –Annie Zaleski, The Riverfront
Times

“[The Shondes] particular brand of quirky, jagged, raucousness bring on that
vibe as well as Patti Smith and even the B-52’s in other moments. Yet there’s
often an element of classical music floating in and around the powerful
backbeats, brought into focus by the occasional violin, insertion of a fugue
turned ballsy, and a traditional Jewish melody here or there” –Andre Hagestedt,
Just Out

“[The Shondes’ music] mixes punk fervor with Yiddish elements (violin sounds,
for example) creating a new form that touches on klezmer – but again, with a
political twist” –Bob Doran, The North Coast Journal

“Musical instruments and voices thread together and extend a collective talon in
a fashion reminiscent of punk-era rock bands” –Wendy Butler, The Eureka Reporter

“[The] Shondes [are] a Golem meets Sleater-Kinney with a queercore twist indie
band . . . equally committed to radical political work and ‘getting audiences
up off their tuchuses and onto the dance floor.’” –Bostonist.com

Check out “Shame on Me? Shame on You”, the interview with The Shondes in syndicated column Trans Nation by Jacob Anderson-Minshall!