Blonde Redhead is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1993 by Kazu Makino and twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace. The group began with noise rock and alternative rock influences, then expanded into dream pop, shoegaze, and art rock on later releases such as Misery Is a Butterfly (2004) and 23 (2007). The band’s early work appeared on labels associated with indie and experimental rock, and its catalog is often noted for combining abrasive guitar textures with melodic, atmospheric arrangements. Blonde Redhead is known live for a precise, dynamic sound that highlights the contrast between harsh and delicate passages, with Makino’s vocals and the Pace brothers’ interplay central to the performance style.