Mice Parade is an American indie rock band from New York City, led by percussionist Adam Pierce.
[3] Earlier albums such as The True Meaning of Boodleybaye and Ramda were instrumental based, blending Pierce's complex percussion with electronica.
[4] For 2001's Mokoondi Pierce formed a loose recording and touring band, adding harmonic influences from Africa and the Far East.
Vocals were added to 2004's Obrigado Saudade and subsequent albums have featured guest vocalists such as Somi,[5] Lætitia Sadier,[6] and Caroline Lufkin[7] alongside Pierce.
From 2007's self-titled Mice Parade album the songs took on a more accessible form, while continuing to combine eclectic influences with intricate percussion and complex arrangements.