The Speaking Canaries, an indie rock group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 1991 with Damon Che on guitar and vocals, Karl Hendricks on bass and vocals, and Noah Leger on drums. The band's early releases included The Joy Of Wine (1992) and their debut album Life-like Homes (1998). Their second full-length album, Songs For The Terrestrially Challenged, released in 1995, featured covers of two Van Halen songs. The band's lineup changed over time, with Damon Che remaining a constant member. In 2003, they released the album Get Out Alive: The Last Type Story. Their most recent album, Platter Base Must Be Constructed Of Moon-Rock, was released in February 2015.
