American indie rock band formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1985. Long-running lineup: Marcy Mays (vocals/guitar), Sue Harshe (bass/vocals), and various drummers. Distinguished by their all-female lineup and direct, melodic indie-rock songwriting in the vein of contemporary acts like the Breeders and the Throwing Muses.
Released six studio albums between Plus, Also, Too (1986) and Nature Film (1998). Released primarily on Rough Trade and Simple Machines. The band has been on indefinite hiatus since the early 2000s.