Seattle's Ms. Led set to release 'These Things We Say' on Election Day

SEATTLE, WA. (Canary Promo/ www.canarypromo.com/msled) - Election day in the U.S. is a day to speak your mind and stand up for your beliefs. On November 2nd, 2004, Ms. Led will be heard loud and clear with the release of These Things We Say. A collection of anthemic power-pop songs with punk rock guts, produced by Martin Feveyear (Mudhoney, Queens of the Stone Age), the Seattle band's 4th album is a political record for a political time.

'We wanted to make it clear that this is a political album and we wanted it to come out on the most political day,' says Ms. Led singer/songwriter/guitarist Lesli Wood (aka Roxy). 'However, the most important point is that even after this election, the fight isn't over. Regardless of who wins, we all need to keep questioning our government and working to protect our rights as citizens.'

With a decidedly feminist message, Wood's lyrics are a fearless examination of social issues, personal vulnerability, and empowerment. Along with bassist, Matt Menovcik (aka Clark), guitarist Peg Wood (aka Violet) and drummer, Steph Hasselman (aka Bootsy), Ms. Led have become recognized not only for their political edge but also for their catchy, at times even danceable, songs and their infectious energy and raw emotion. Often referred to as a 'must-see live show', the band has developed a dedicated audience known for joining in and singing along.

The group has supported such acts as Imperial Teen, The Butchies, Vendetta Red, Visqueen, and The Thermals. Ms. Led also performed as part of a tour for the Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity, working to fight racism and hatred in communities, and has played such prestigious festivals as the Bumbershoot Festival, Ladyfest, and the Capitol Hill Block Party. The band continues to tour extensively and will be touring throughout the U.S. in support of These Things We Say in the fall and winter.

Ms. Led's 2002 album, Afternoon in Central Park, garnered rave reviews nationwide – hailed as 'an addictive listen from start to finish.' (Devil in the Woods) Featuring tracks mixed by Kramer (Urge Overkill, Low, Galaxie 500), the record sold out of its first run. The album was also voted one of the Top 90.3 Albums of 2002 by KEXP listeners and continues to receive regular airplay nationwide.
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