RethinkPopMusic

Artist Information

Biography

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Instrumentation

The Vanguard are the New York based indie-pop juggernaut known for big hooks, sing-along choruses and an impeccable live show. While consistently drawing comparisons to early U2 with their intricate guitar leads, The Vanguard's eloquent lyrics, complex instrumentation and harmonies lean more towards The Cure and New Order.

The Aviation Orange are the Brooklyn based indie-synth rock quintet with ear catching male/female vocals and sonic layering that adds a twist to their post-punk inflected sound. Similarities have be drawn to bands like The Pixies, New Order, The Cure and The Shins.

The Ambassadors are the reincarnation of soulful rock, utilizing perfectly placed keys, intimate lyrics and southern guitar. Forming merely a year ago, The Ambassadors are already drawing comparisons to The Police, The Stooges and Kings of Leon.

Discography

RethinkPopMusic Volume I 2009

Official Website

http://rethinkpopmusic.com

Audio

• The Vanguard - Both Sides
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• The Aviation Orange - Untitled
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• The Ambassadors - Thieves
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• The Vanguard Slow Down
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Press

• Melting Pot [+ Show ]
  

  “The Vanguard are a melting pot of sounds, influences and ethnic backgrounds… yet exude an air compl...“The Vanguard are a melting pot of sounds, influences and ethnic backgrounds… yet exude an air completely their own.”
  
  -William Goodman Spin Magazine-

• Artist on the Rise [+ Show ]
  

  “NYC artist on the rise… Three immigrants and a Viginian come together in NYC to make some alt/rock ...“NYC artist on the rise… Three immigrants and a Viginian come together in NYC to make some alt/rock happen. .. or maybe we should call it 80’s influenced alt/pop?”
  
  -The Deli Magazine-

• Fit of Frenzy [+ Show ]
  

  “…very punchy and (The Vanguard) has those head bobbing percussion and guitar combinations that make...“…very punchy and (The Vanguard) has those head bobbing percussion and guitar combinations that make many a fan follow with a fit of frenzy”
  
  -MyDailyThread-

• Hit in the Making [+ Show ]
  

  “Mixing sounds of The Cure and your favorite garage rock indie band, The Aviation Orange have a hit ...“Mixing sounds of The Cure and your favorite garage rock indie band, The Aviation Orange have a hit in the making here. Everything comes together to create a very atmospheric sound that’s tight and engaging.”
  
  -Under The Gun Reviews-

• Kick Ass [+ Show ]
  

  “I could easily be pinned as one of those people who like to claim ownership of bands, or at least t...“I could easily be pinned as one of those people who like to claim ownership of bands, or at least their discovery. You know, one of those a-holes that’s always like “Pshaw, I listened to them like 5 years ago.” And here I go again with The Aviation Orange, a Brooklyn-based band that I’ve seen KICK ASS live.”
  
  -Adri Leya, Happy Blogtime-

Setlist

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