The Terrordactyls

photo by Jerome Jakubiec

There is no other music like The Terrordactyls. They are truly one of-a-kind. Everything from their lyrics, instrumentation and artwork is original. “I would swim next to you forever but I fear that you will tire of me and drift off with the shark” is one sparkling example (from ‘Swimming’ off of their full-length self-titled album). After listening to their music for a split second, there is no way you would ever tire of them or drift off. Last Saturday, Drop was lucky enough to be able to host a show with The Terrordactyls and to get to see them play. After seeing them perform, and having a chance to speak with them, I have an even greater, new found respect for the music they create. Their music is so much their own that if anyone else tried to copy it, it wouldn’t pass for anything but a bad attempt at good music.

Their music has a truly enchanting innocence about it; of course, these are the kids who in high school skipped class to go climb trees. Their claim that they have never really grown up explains why their music has the spirit of a child coupled with the skills of an experienced musician. Everything they do is absolutely endearing; they are the only guys in the world that could pull off their music and yet have it be so meaningful. ‘Overcast Summer’ from their EP entitled ‘Mike Bowers’ (a collection of cover songs written by The Pharmacy) is a must hear. Their self titled album, “The Terrordactyls” is filled with the best of the best. There isn’t one track that is below par. Some tracks you won’t be able to get out of your head are: ‘Facelift’, ‘Decoration Daniel’, ‘I Want To Cry’, ‘Swimming’, ‘Fall’ , ‘Parking Lot’ and many, many more.

If you would like to know more about The Terrordactyls, please give our interview with them and their drummer Kellen (from Yes, Oh Yes) a listen. It’s 44 + some minutes of entertaining fun, filled with everything from how they write their music, how their tour has been, to what kind of tree they would like to be. It’s also available for download, as is their entire album on iTunes. Watch for their new CD, soon to

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The Terrordactyls interview

We'd really like to thank the Terrordactyls for their time and this great interview.