The Prids are an American post-punk/indie rock band based in Portland, Oregon,[1] led by former couple David Frederickson and Mistina La Fave.
[1] and their influences include the Smiths, Unrest, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Built to Spill, Wire and Sonic Youth.
In a contemporaneous live review, the Portland Mercury described the Prids as: "Imagine if My Bloody Valentine and New Order decided to collaborate when they were both at their peaks".
In the aftermath of the accident, fans and friends worldwide donated over $16,000 to help the band with medical bills and equipment costs, and Five03 released a digital-only benefit/tribute album, Dots to Connect: The Music of the Prids, featuring Prids covers by A Place to Bury Strangers, the Suffocation Keep (with Brett Nelson of Built to Spill), The Upsidedown, Entertainment, Helvetia (band) and others.
The band's third album, Chronosynclastic, featuring guest appearances from Doug Martsch of Built to Spill and Jason Albertini of Duster, was released on the Velvet Blue Music label on June 11, 2010.