Damon McMahon
Alexander McMahon
Ian Fenger
Jesse Johnson
Glen Brasile

No stalwart veterans of the local scene, no past to illuminate or shadow, the members Inouk are quite literally new to the world. Like the babe found in the reeds of the riverside they are without history, but certainly possess the talent necessary to write it.

Originally formed in Philadelphia, Inouk consists of brothers Damon and Alexander McMahon who share the vocal duties as well as play guitars alongside their lead player, Ian Fenger. The rhythm section, in turn, enlists the talents of Jesse Johnson on bass and Glen Brasile on drums. The resulting efforts have induced massive head scratching and a mad rush to find the appropriate musical comparison, so far none of which have succeeded in describing the music Inouk creates. What can be said is that Inouk plays marvelously complex, ever climaxing pop songs that consistently take the listener to unexpected resolutions. Their music is filled with harmonies, dueling vocals, slashing guitar lines and even the occasional whistling solo. This ambitious concoction results in a live show that has chops, excitement and is a veritable rollercoaster where chaos and risk conspire to produce chills.

While it's nearly impossible to decode the Rosetta stone for Inouk's music, perhaps it can be safely said that their music is made by fans of the close harmonies of the Everly Brothers, the jangle pop of the Byrds, the twisted melodicism of Brian Eno, or the effervescence of Ian Brown. Or perhaps not.

The fact remains that Inouk are yet to be, if ever, classifiable, and they stand on the threshold of a new era for music. Fast disappearing are the opportunists posturing as avant-guardists and the legions of garage rock histrionics. Their time has come, and they are being replaced by a breed of band that is more substantive and deeper than their wardrobe. Inouk is the kind of band that makes you sing along and makes you want to run out and drag your friend to the next show, the kind of band that can make you excited to have discovered something completely new.