Posse were an American

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band from Seattle, Washington. They were made up of Paul Wittman-Todd (guitar/vocals), Sacha Maxim (guitar, bass, vocals) and Jon Salzman (drums) Their 2014 album ''Soft Opening'' received a 7.9 from

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History

The band formed in 2010 after Paul met Sacha at a local lesbian bar. After bonding over music they added Jon on drums who used to play in one of Sacha's previous bands. The band continue to work their day jobs whilst making music and touring with Sacha Maxim working as a graphic designer at

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, Paul Wittmann-Todd, working as an electrical engineer at

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, which makes industrial testing equipment and Jon Salzman working with children affected by autism. In November 2017 the band released their final album before parting ways. In a review on Pitchfork, it was described as a 'Great parting gift'.

Discography

Albums

* ''Horse Blanket'' (2017) * ''Soft Opening'' (2014) * ''Self Titled'' (2012)

EPs

* ''Some Dongs'' (2012)

References

External links

*
Bandcamp site for Posse Official Vine account for the band
{{Authority control Musical groups from Seattle Alternative rock groups from Washington (state) Indie rock musical groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 2010 2010 establishments in Washington (state)