The Throwdowns

The Throwdowns is an American pop-island-reggae-dance band from Maui, Hawaii, formed in 2009.

The Throwdowns
OriginMaui, Hawaii, Hawaii
GenresPunk Pop[1]
Years activeSince 2009
LabelsAlternative Distribution Alliance
MembersErin Smith
Ian Hollinsworth
Ola Shaw
Kimo Clark
Websitethethrowdowns.com

The band released their first album, entitled Legs Of Our Own, on August 6, 2011.[2]

In October 2010, The Throwdowns were nominated for two Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaiian Grammy's). The nominations were both for the "Don't Slow Down" EP: "Rock Album of the Year (Best performance of music in a rock style)" and "Design (Best designed and created album package)".[3][4]

The band's style has been compared to The Clash, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, No Doubt, and PJ Harvey.[5]

Discography

  • Don't Slow Down (2009)
  • Legs Of Our Own (2011)
  • Love is Here To Stay (2012)
  • Must Be The Wine (2020)

References

  1. Michael Keany (April 29, 2010). "CD Reviews: The Throwdowns and Linus". Honolulu.
  2. Bill Mossman (July 27, 2011). "Standing On Their Own Legs". MidWeek. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. "Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2010 List of Nominees". Hawaii News Now. May 28, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  4. Jen Russo (April 29, 2010). "Congrats @thethrowdowns for the Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nom, Rock Album of the Year". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  5. Trisha Smith (August 27, 2009). "The Throwdowns". Maui Weekly. Retrieved February 16, 2019.


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