HUMANWINE

The Profile

Boston-based music group founded in 2002 by Holly Brewer and M@ McNiss, combining cabaret, punk, folk and theatrical rock.

Founded in 2002 by lyricists and composers Holly Brewer and M@ McNiss. The 2007 album Fighting Naked is described as cabaret-flavored punk folk rock in a Brecht-Weill style. Reviews note extensive use of violin, cello, trumpet, harmonium, tuba and banjo, and describe theatrical/vaudevillian elements, folk ballads, hardcore punk passages, and references to historical/political themes.

Boston-based Humanwine, founded in 2002 by Holly Brewer and M@ McNiss, blends cabaret, punk, folk and theatrical rock. The 2007 album Fighting Naked is praised for its variety, instrumental arrangements and Holly Brewer's expressive voice. Review highlights vaudevillian theatrics, folk ballads, hardcore passages and diverse instrumentation.