Hiss

One of a very few bands to list garage rock and surrealist art as their inspirations, the Hiss formed in 2001 out of the ashes of vocalist/guitarist Adrian Barrera and drummer Todd Galpin's previous outfit, Centipede. Originally from Gainesville, FL, the duo moved to Atlanta and hooked up with guitarist Ian Franco and bassist Mahjula Bah-Kamara. The band began practicing and performing locally, and also ventured into the studio. The garage rock craze started by bands like the Strokes and the White Stripes also added momentum to the Hiss' career, as well; a U.K. tour with the l...