► Almost three years after their debut EP of propulsive dream-pop came out, Magic Wands today release their first full-length, "Aloha Moon," and it's very good. The duo of Chris and Dexy Valentine celebrate with a headlining show at the Satellite, supported by Blue Jungle and the Sister Ruby Band. That's Magic Wands' video for "Space," above. ► We've been eager to hear more from Pageants — tonight they play the Echo, supported by E.S.P. ► Pop-rock quintet Troup [see our April 4 post ] does a night at the Mint ► [...]

So much good classic rock is being relegated to background music for TV, film and advertising these days, you wonder why anybody in his right mind would make an entire album. Alex Troup has — his L.A.-bred quintet Troup has synthesized the singer-guitarist's keen sense of melody, arena-rock urges and deft juggling of the melancholy and hopeful on the album "Last Chance for Romance." It's a jump forward on the path Troup began over a decade ago in the U.K., where the Wales-born songwriter fronted the band Crashland, purveyors of high-adrenaline Britpop who came along about the time [...]
the talented comedy troupe reckless tortuga makes a triumphant return. or maybe they've been making trill videos, i just haven't been in the loop. whatever. enjoy this, you may laugh out loud. and the main actor looks like a combination of my man spencer turner and my other dude kendall "ice cream" cones. ha. "i'm sorry, i'm a little bit early."

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The new album from Creaky Boards , Brooklyn Is Love , is set to come out on November 11. The lead single (go figure) called "Brooklyn" is all perfect indie pop, filled with unbearably beautiful vocals, the sunshine of the Beach Boys and the layers and layers of the Phil Spector-sound. The official video will hit the internets the same day the record drops, but to whet our appetites, the band have posted a behind-the-scenes video featuring their borough's own indie dance troupe, Underthrust . (mp3) Creaky Boards - Brooklyn [...]