The SAFES - The Sky is Falling
"Sight of all Light"
Directed by Andrew Maggio
Puppets by Rachel Frizzi
The SAFES - Since Trust Went Bust
"Well Well Well"
Directed by Andrew Maggio
The SAFES - Deception
"Well, Well, Well"
Directed by Nika Thiel
The SAFES - Wired
"Boogie Woogie Rumble"
Directed by Andrew Maggio
Brothers Frankie, Michael and Patrick O'Malley are The Safes. Growing up, these sons of Irish immigrants were surrounded by music. Their father Frank O'Malley, a working musician, record collector and all around music lover, filled the house with live sounds, great records (Fats Domino, Magic Sam, Hank Williams) and an array of instruments: an environment that led to the development of this very special band. Having played in groups together and apart since they were kids, The Safes have that unique chemistry that comes when talented siblings form a band (think Kinks, CCR, AC/DC). This chemistry fuels The Safes’ records as well as their characteristically kinetic live shows.
The Safes' style is pure rock' n'roll fire with lyrics that cut. Time and time again, The Safes' songs deliver first-listen hooks, smart lyrics, and clever arrangements. The Safes' sound is sizzling pop and rock that's sugar sweet on the outside and snarling conviction on the inside-they're pop tunesmiths who play with punk rock intensity.
Since forming in 2003 The Safes have released their debut LP Family Jewels, follow-up EP Boogie Woogie Rumble, and LP Well Well, Well to great success. Touring coast-to-coast The Safes have established loyal fanbases across the country on the strength of their live show a sweaty explosion of energy and melody.
The quality of their releases has also brought The Safes national recognition in such notable publications as Rolling Stone, Boston Globe, Paste Magazine, Washington Post, Pitchfork, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Kansas City Star, and numerous weeklies, fanzines, and e-zines.
Those releases have also led to extended stays on CMJ’s Top 200, extensive airplay and live performances on radio stations such as WFMU, WLUW, KHDX, WMBR, and along with commercial stations KROQ, WFNX, WXRT, Q101 and WLUP. The Safes produce their own records but have been fortunate to work alongside producers/engineers Jim Diamond (White Stripes), Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine), and Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips) on their records.
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