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For those who like LCD Soundsystem, try giving the Rapture a try. I've read through this thread before, and don't remember them being mentioned. Supposedly they were discovered by LCD Soundsystem as well. They have that same type of "electronic" sound, for lack of a better word at the moment.
http://www.myspace.com/therapture
Also just saw the National Tuesday at Rex Theater in Pittbsburgh. If they are hitting your city, or one close by, definitely check it out, they were amazing and played almost all of Boxer, alot of Alligator, and a few from the S/T. Easily the best show I've seen
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Ok this is the last time I will pump in a thread about a band that you may of heard of/know already.
I know that some of you have very good taste in music and may not even consider this to be indie, but they can't be anything else. So here goes:
Shiny Toy Guns
Shiny Toy Guns Myspace
We are Pilots V 3.0
I am a bit of a freak when it comes to music. If you have heard it, then so have I. If they sold more then 100k albums and I haven't heard it, please PM me and I will listen within 48 hours.
The Shiny Toy Guns are a mix of Depeche Mode, New Order, The Rapture (this is why I quoted), The Cure, The Killers and unadulterated rock n' roll.
I heard "You are the one" on M2 about 2.5 months ago and my life basically changed. As, I was sitting on my couch fkn around on my computer and listening to whatever my roommate was flipping through, I heard "YATO" and told him to "go back, what was that". Next I knew I was on youtube listening to the full song, Then I found "Starts with One", then "When They Came For Us". next I knew I was on a plane about a week later to Oklahoma (where two of the members are from) to see them live in a small club co-headlining with "The Rapture". I met the guys (and girl lead singer) and took a short tour along the U.S. with them NOT only to be BLOWN away by there live act, but the fact that these are good people working their asses off to get to there goal. Inspiring isn't the word. To them, this is Religion. They played 278 shows last year and intend on breaking that record this year. This is an unmatched pace for any band to follow.
This is the 3rd version of this album (having finally signed with Universal) they re-did a few songs and took the road by storm in late 2006. They have an aggressive marketing and touring campaign that is spanning the earth because they love it. Yah they will come back to Alaska and the 5 people that went to the last show and you know why.....because those 5 people want to see them again. This is how business is run.
I for one tend to brag about my musical tastes and these guys are about 6 months to 1 year away from greatness. I will be going on tour with them in the UK for 7 nights in July and cannot wait another minute.
The next chance you get, go to Itunes, or your local cd store and get "We are Pilots" by the Shiny Toy Guns. There is something for everyone. You have a dance single, an epic for aliens, a recovery song, enough chorus' to fill your month, and a ton of good synth/rock n' roll. Once you hear it, check em out live. They probably will be playing in a town near you in the next 2 months. Hell, I might even be there!
Thanks for reading.
fyc