Monsters Are Waiting

"My discovery was Monsters Are Waiting, a band from Echo Park, Ca., that slipped an apropos showcase song — the Stone Roses' "I Wanna Be Adored" — into its set at Pianos on Tuesday night. Annalee Fery's high, breathy voice and slyly gawky moves put an innocent facade on songs with a post-punk obstinacy. Paced at stubborn mid-tempos, the songs started with succinct guitar and bass lines that grew imperceptibly and then unmistakably more frenetic, nicely putting the lie to Ms. Fery's pop nonchalance." - NY Times

"Monsters Are Waiting ooze tension and star power with the dueling elements of its bass-driven grooves and Annalee Fery's playful vocals and demeanor." - Giant Robot

"Monsters Are Waiting's dark and sexy rock energetically careens between candy-coated vocals of innocent awakening and moody melodies of detached experience." - Amoebamusic.com

"Sexy, seductive, and completely adorable are what conjures up in my mind as the debut album from this LA outfit plays on my stereo. I first was introduced to the band via a self released EP that glistened with arty pop music that any fan of Blonde Redhead would love. This debut full length takes on a softer and more melodic approach their previous songs. Yet with such an angelic voice, supplied by Annalee Fery, you'll find yourself hitting repeat on songs like "Fascination" and "Christine". Annalee has star qualities that are instantly recognizable within their live shows. MAW make modern sing along pop music for fans of The Cardigans, Blonde Redhead, Camera Obscura, and The Concretes." - Crashinin.com