The Weird Weeds have been creating innovative and unclassifiable rock and folk songs that effortlessly straddle the line between rock 'n' roll and experimentalism. In that time the Austin, TX band has toured extensively and released three albums, the first of which - 2004's "Hold Me" - was only released as a limited (and now unavailable) CD-R on Digitalis. Lovingly reissued by Zum, "Hold Me" is now available in a pressing of 300 on black vinyl, packaged in a screened chipboard cover with all new artwork by Lauren Pakradooni.
"Hold Me" is also unique in that it's the only recorded document of The Weird Weeds' original four-piece lineup that included Kurt Newman on lead guitar. The album is evidence that very early in their existence The Weird Weeds had developed a unique approach to songwriting that they've been honing and refining ever since. The core trio is Aaron Russell (Nitre Pit), Sandy Ewen (prepared guitar collaborator with Tom Carter, Weasel Walter, JD Emmanuel), and Sarah Hennies (award-winning percussionist/composer).
Featured as a cover story in the Austin Chronicle, Weird Weeds have garnered praise from sources such as Drowned In Sound, Pitchfork, and Stereogum.