This Busy Monster (or TBM) is an indie band that was formed in the early 1990s. They are known for their unconventional song structures and eclectic instrumentation (including the use of a clarinet in many tracks). Their three full-length albums, Like Icicles, The Curious Sofa and Fireworks, accompany many singles and EPs. Their name is taken from a [LINK: http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/eecummings/328] poem written by E. E. Cummings. The band, based in Seattle, Washington, is comprised of Christopher Possanza (vocals/guitar), Josh Rosenfeld (bass), Jason Avinger (guitar/vocals) and Barrett Wilke (drums). After the band's initial success in the early 90's, Possanza and Rosenfeld formed Barsuk Records in 1994 to release their material. The label is named after Avinger and Possanza's dog, Barsuk (pronounced bar-sook, from the Russian word ??????, meaning badger), a black lab (the dog can be heard

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