"If you are looking for a garage-punk sound to fill up space on your iPOD, don't look any further than the group known as the Makers. The band first formed in Spokane, Washington in 1991 with original group members Mike Maker, Don Maker, Tim Maker, John Maker and Jay Maker. Yes there are a lot of Makers, and what is certainly undeniable is that these ""makers"" can make some pretty amazing music. They are an unusual breed of musicians, known for their outlandish live performances at which they almost always show up in a 1965 Pontiac hearse. Subtly is not key with this group who really burst onto the mainstream with their debut called Hip Notic. Their rambunctious edge plays exactly to the types of fans that they are hoping to attract. Although at times they may appear brash, they are most certainly skilled at what they do and never hesitate when up on stage.1993 saw their first full length album, Howl!, which gives the perfect example of punk rock madness. The band charges ahead with no fears through this album, tearing into songs like ""I Just Might Crack"" and ""I'm Hurt."" They followed up this initial effort with the purely instrumental EP The Devil's Nine Questions and later with 1994's All Night Riot. Next up was 1997's Hunger, which showed a sort of transition for the band. Instead of donning suits, the band members opted for a greasier, sleazier appearance while still roping in that hoodlum appeal in the their lyrics. Popular tracks from the album included ""Razorblade,"" ""Live or Die"" and ""Why Can't I Live Forever.""Of course change is what the Makers are all about. The following year, they tried out a more retro approach with the wildly popular Psychopahtia Sexualis and even changed their stage names to highlight their new sound. They also ventured into pop territory with 2000's Rock Star God and Strangest Parade in 2002. Not to be left out of the mix, a more rockin' approach was adapted in the later years of the 2000's, further emphasizing the band's ability to constantly switch gears with their musical style."