Nina May – ‘Monsters In The Dark’ (mp3)
OK, so I have a bit of a confession to make. I’m quite impartial to bands with female singers – hey I was in one myself – and yes, that does mean that I’m sometimes caught enjoying the odd tune by The Veronicas (they write catchy pop tunes, you gotta give them props for that). But The Veronicas segue quite nicely into Nina May, because just like the Origliasso twins, Nina May are from Brisbane and they play pop music with distorted guitars as well. Is it emo? That’s one for you to argue amongst yourselves about..
But Nina May seem to align themselves more with the metal and alternative side of music, and it comes out in their riffs and song structures. They remind me a lot of an unsigned band out of the States called Estrela, although I’m sure Nina May have never heard of them. Nina May are just about to complete their debut EP and ‘Monsters In The Dark’ is the first taste of what’s to come. It’s an extremely catchy tune, and if their popularity on MySpace is anything to go by, it seems as though a lot of people are digging this track. I like vocalist Erinn Swan’s voice, although her lyrics leave a lot to be desired – you’ll find no deep and meaningful messages in here. Aside from said track, the rest of the stuff on MySpace is poorly recorded demos and the songs don’t live up to the standard of ‘Monsters In The Dark’. But it’s a solid start from a band who I think will appeal to a large audience looking for pop music with a bit of an edge to it.
December 16, 2006 2:44 am
Woah no… i think you hit it on the head with the ’emo’ tag. Still catchy as all hell, but the Veronicas are hotter. You were in a band with a kickass frontwoman ey…lucky boy!
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December 16, 2006 2:59 pm
sounds like a castrated Nickelback.
December 16, 2006 6:52 pm
I am but a servant of the people – I present the music and let the population make their own judgements
January 11, 2007 11:11 am
Love it!!
January 21, 2007 9:27 pm
nina may are brilliant live. you cant really judge a band until you have witnessed a live show. amazing. and erinns lyrics are meaningful. you just have to understand the point of view. its called creativity.
April 6, 2007 9:34 pm
Firstly, what the hell??? they are awesome the demos are dodgey so making an assumption based on something that you can’t fully appreciate is just a load of crudapples and secondly monsters in the dark isn’t their best song so if that is pretty trucking good then that says a lot and you might notice that if you had paid attention. thirdly erinn has an awesome voice and there is nothing wrong with her lyric s just because there is a story that is trying to be put across but clearly no one is smart enough to realise. forthly to the idiot with the nickleback comment what the truck?? the music is a lot tougher than freaking nickleback you might notice that none of nina may’s songs sound anything alike and they are nothing like nickleback except that they are both bands with girl singers
April 18, 2007 1:13 pm
You can say whatever you have to say, but I love every part of Nina may’s music. I’ll agree, the demos are a bit tacky compared to “Monsters In The Dark” but it’s because they are demos. I’ve heard completed versions of 2 other tracks. One of those tracks is “The Feeling.” I, for one, thought the demo was already amazing with Erinn’s opera bit but hearing the finished product was even better. Don’t shoot them out of the water yet. Yes, the lyrics aren’t as deep as they could be but hey, they came together less than a year ago and this is their first EP.
Thanks for writing the review, this is giving them a little more publicity.
Sorry if this or any other review seems to be jumping down your throat. We just want to enjoy the band the best you can.
July 24, 2007 5:14 pm
Nina may…
Ironic you compare them to The Veronicas, the vocalist Erinn Swan is best friends with Jess.
They’ve added quite a few songs on their profile since December, I recommend you check them out again. (Minus “The Feeling” Remix. Ugh, that was horrible.) I’d love to read another review.
August 8, 2007 8:17 pm
hey all
Nina May rock socks and the lyrics may not hav a meaning 2 some but they are still quirky and make gr8 msn names!! i love Nina Mays lyrics!! and i tink u made a mistake…there EP is not called ‘Mosters in the Dark” itz called “Make love 2 your stereo”….i hav it…i should know 🙂 Oh and btw mayb u should check their myspace again….coz they hav some kick arese songs up there!!! Nina May is an awesome band, with awesome songs!! And u said ta other songs dont live up 2 monsters in the dark? i think they do and one of them is even better than it! so anyways…thnx 4 givin em publicity….i reckon they’re gonna b big one day =D
~nina may fan~
August 9, 2007 5:06 pm
^ ^ ^ to the person above me, where did you get their album from?
Haha and the good thing about Nina May is they actually sound good live unlike The Veronicas. But i still ike the veronicas (: , but we all know its true
Yeah I agree, The Feeling remix, is just a little bit weird. Lol
August 17, 2007 5:05 am
Love the music! Love the band! Found them when i searched my own name on google.com 😛
August 24, 2007 8:56 pm
I am not a fan of Nina May’s music. A lot of people only like them because of their association with those Veronica girls., that’s why they have so many people on their Myspace. There music is awkward to listen to and not very good.
September 12, 2007 11:38 pm
Nina May is a great band I luv them ^^
November 9, 2007 11:59 pm
These guys are awesome live!
November 27, 2007 7:38 am
Well Nina May wont sit still. They were recorded live for MTV at The Laird in Sydney October 25. They really rocked with their latest song “Crazy Insane”. Yes the tunes are catchy & they are also original, but if you don’t get the meaningful lyrics, dont admit to it because these guys are all university qualified artists, they’re not simpletons. So it really means you have not put in the brain power to get behind the upfront storiy lines. You have been warned …watch these guys they will be at the ARIAS before you can say “Nina May”
December 11, 2007 3:38 pm
I know these guys and they are ALL seriously good artists/musicians. All they need now is some help in getting good quality demos out and…sky’s the limit. Nina May really do rock!
December 13, 2007 1:45 pm
What?
listened to nina may when i was backstage at the veronicas brisbane concert and also saw them on the lair.
And personally…
They are awesome.
And for that number 10 chick Kate,
The Veronicas are awesome Live!
NINA MAY ROCK!!!
July 1, 2008 1:42 pm
erin has very sexy legs, a seducing smile and seductive eyes,her moves are raunchy,her voice screams of passion.she needs to go solo.
April 12, 2009 5:56 am
Has anyone heard It’s Easy to be Worst? My all time favorite Nina May song (maybe because Jess is in it and I’m in love with her?) Lol. Check out that song!!