Cute Machines began at college in New Orleans, Louisiana in August 2010 when twin brothers Sam McCabe and Collin McCabe teamed up with roommate Pat Testa and drummer Madelaine Crabtree . The group began writing immediately, experimenting with live drums before transitioning to a drum machine when Madelaine departed from the band in December 2010. Within months, the group was making strong connections and playing shows in the New Orleans area. The band's sound can be described as a blend of post-punk and alternative dance music, equally drawing from the familiar cheesiness of dis… read more