Dazzler's art school-contrived take on 1970s music has proven reliable party fodder around L.A. the past year or so, even if I can't imagine listening to the quintet's music without a three-drink buzz. (Until now.) As with the band that spawned Dazzler, the Devo-devoted Totally Radd , the remarkably proficient music of Neil Schuh, Adam Villacin, Tyler Thacker, Michael Gold and Andy Marlow drips with irony, and I suspect that whether you cringe depends entirely on how much you embraced the '70s the first three times around. The band is currently working on its debut, "Dancing on a [...]
dl: ANAVAN - The Perfect Sound ( Z ) ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------- ------- I wouldn't have survived last week without Anavan . At any point when I got too stressed, I'd pull out my computer, open iTunes, find "The Perfect Sound", press play and repeat as necessary. I imagine that loyalists to Anavan's punkier roots won't appreciate the extreme dance-pop direction of this tune. Having heard a few select [...]
While we (and 3/4 of our four readers) aren't hip enough to be anywhere near Austin this week, it's probably necessary for us to at least mention that a large contingent of Los Angeles' finest are making the trip to see the sites of Texas, meet and greet fellow musicians, and maybe, perhaps, get up close and personal with that thing called a 360 deal. We're sure you already have your scouting
I figure I don't really promote my shit on here enough. I'm really looking forward to this show- we're playing with our good friends Pink Enemy. Tags: Los-Angeles , music , Pink-Enemy , totally-radd Related posts You don't need Steve Aoki headphones for this shit (0) Xiu Xiu - "I Do What I Want, When I Want" (3) [...]
So it's beginning to feel a lot like summer. Once again, that blanket of searing desert air returns to kiss us on our forehead for a few months and there is nothing we can do but seek shelter in the cool comfort of Los Angeles rock clubs... Upsilon Acrux celebrates the release of their stunning new album Galapagos Momentum at the Smell tonight as well as debuting yet another new lineup of band
My friends in Totally Radd are the coolest people I know. They're in a killer band, they're art school drop outs, they have tons of groupies and a closet with costumes that outdo most hollywood wardrobes. Not to mention they make some of the best synth-nintendo-pop-rock ever. Yes ever. Here's a taste of the visual splendor that is TR. The aural pleasure that is the Radd!! Totally Radd!! - Vision Quest the simultaneous [...]
People always ask me where I find half the shit I play. It's either: A. Internet - I get a lot of gems from searching blogs and last.fm. B. Swap Meets - I get a lot of good vinyl from swap meets, invest in a portable record player. C. Word of Mouth - Below you'll find an example. Radam of Totally Radd!! fame - Radam hears french song instantly thinks of Lucy. Sends her MP3 in email. [...]
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