San Diego Reader – The Mashtis
“In late 2011, they released a seven inch vinyl record A Canopy of Sundays, recorded with Mike Kamoo at Earthling Studios in San Diego. It came with four additional songs on downloadable cards, in a limited edition run of 250 copies with collectible art packaging.” (Read More…)“
San Diego Reader – The Mashtis
“What initially presents as a rather unremarkable collection of subdued sounds with thoughtful, poetic words rewards re-listens by gradually fanning out like a deck of lovingly drawn oracle cards… (Read More…)”
San Diego City Beat – Falling Into Place
“If you ever want to meet some cool local musicians, put a Fender Jazzmaster up for sale on craigslist. This is precisely how I met Itai Faierman, lead singer and guitarist for The Mashtis. The night Faierman came over to check out the guitar turned into bonding time for two music fans. We ended up talking for a couple hours on topics including guitars, hardcore music and Stephen Malkmus. When he left—with two of my former axes in hand—I was thinking, Wow, this dude is pretty cool. (Read More…)”
RockN’ Roll Never Looked So Good – Limbs & Treasure
“The Mashtis might be the next best thing to come out of this era. Not just saying that because CityBeat announced it during their “Great Demo Issue of 2010.” Prior to the demo issue coming out, I had the album in my hand. They were “pick of the weekend” many times for this blog. Now it is time for my review of their self title album to be released! (Read More…)”
San Diego City Beat – The Great Demo Review
“When I first heard The Mashtis, I immediately thought of the Pixies. The band delivers an intriguing strain of indie rock that shows obvious love for both traditional pop alongside more experimental influences. The key Pixies tie-in is the interplay between vocalist / guitarist Itai Faierman and bass player Erica Putis. They just nail that great guy / girl vocal weave that Kim and Frank used as their band’s special, um, pixie dust. The songs are generally restrained, but once in a while, they open up the rock jar to let loose with some hip shakers such as the excellent “Better.” Most of the tunes seem to simmer slowly, allowing the voices to gently lure the listener to the bait, before the instruments kick in and firmly plant the hook in the cheek. Once reeled in, you may actually request to not be thrown back into the sea of crap.”
San Diego Reader – The Mashtis: Itai Faerman
“They call themselves the Mashtis: Itai Faierman is back with a new band after a four-year hiatus. Before he took off, Faierman spent a lot of time on the local singer-songwriter stages, combining his intricate songs with Jeff Buckley–like wailings that were steeped in a syrup of coffeehouse Buddha-love. Back then, Faierman’s singing roamed around like a dog off its leash. Well, those days are over. His new songs are… (Read More…)“