The Sneetches (band)

The Sneetches
The Sneetches in 1989 - Daniel Swan, Matt Carges, Alec Palao and Mike Levy
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresIndie pop, power pop
Years active1985–1995
LabelsKaleidoscope Sound, Creation, Alias, Bus Stop, spinART, Omnivore Recordings
Past membersMike Levy
Matt Carges
Daniel Swan
Alejandro "Alec" Palao

The Sneetches were an American indie pop/power pop band formed in San Francisco, California, United States, in 1985, who released several albums before splitting up in the mid-1990s. The band was described by Trouser Press as "one of the most tasteful, consistently tuneful pop bands on the American scene". In 2017, All Music described The Sneetches as "one of the best classic guitar pop bands in the late '80s/early '90s."

The Sneetches stood out amongst the contemporary grunge, industrial and hardcore scenes in the 1980s. Remaining obscure until their breakup during the peak of Britpop, The Sneetches have since gained a cult following.