The Prids

The Prids are an American post-punk/indie rock band based in Portland, Oregon, led by former couple David Frederickson and Mistina La Fave. AllMusic described them as specializing in "a moody form of indie rock influenced by '80s college radio stalwarts",. and their influences include the Smiths, Unrest, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Built to Spill, Wire and Sonic Youth.

The Prids
OriginPortland, Oregon
Genres
Years active1995–present
LabelsDeath Tech Music, Luminal Records, Five03 Records, This-A-Way, Velvet Blue Music
MembersDavid Frederickson
Mistina La Fave
Geordie Thompson
Cass Yates
Past membersTrenor Rapkins
Jairus Smith
Lee Zeman
Eric Hold
Joey Maas
Maile Arruda
Gordon Nickel
Websitetheprids.com

The Prids are known for following a strong DIY ethic, including the home recording of several of their records, booking their own tours and running their own Portland label collective, This-a-Way Records.

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