The XYZ Affair
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The XYZ Affair

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The best kept secret in music

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"CMJ Staff Blog"

“While their arena-ready power pop is often a bit much for the smaller venues around NYC that The XYZ Affair usually play, Bowery Ballroom at least approaches the sort of open space (we’re talking ceilings over ten feet) that their sound demands.”

“With their second appearance… their excitement was obvious, and felt by everyone in the room. Lead singer Alex impressed the crowd not only with his impressive vocals and guitar playing, but by showing off some sick dance moves… This show definitely solidified my notion that he’s bound to become known as the Justin Timberlake of indie rock, as if there was any doubt.” - CMJ


"New York Times"

"The indie-rock show of the week features. . . Brooklyn’s XYZ Affair, which finds a middle ground between the Beach Boys and Queen.” - NY Times


"All Music Staff Blog"

“On their self-released debut album A Few More Published Studies, their sound nods to Big Star’s classic power-pop, but on the rowdy-yet-vulnerable “All My Friends,” the band sounds uncannily like a more falsetto-happy version of Pinkerton-era Weezer — if Rivers Cuomo threw out his charts and graphs of the perfect pop song, that is.” - www.allmusic.com


"Spin.com Band of the Day"

“It’s the disjointed decadence of Modest Mouse and a sound that soars like the Killers, supplemented by a Decemberists-like literacy”

“The quartet shines through catchy, grand anthems like ‘Academics’ and ‘The Professional,’ while honing commanding tracks such as ‘Smile’ and ‘Ideals.’ Their catalog radiates with charm, candor, and creativity” - Spin.com


Discography

"Good To Know But Hard To Tell EP" (Self Released, May 2003)
-College radio play at NYU, Boston University, Amherst College, Chapman University, Yeshiva University

"Trouble on the Ivory Coast" (Single; Self Released, December 2003)

"The XYZ Affair EP II" (Self released, December 2004)

"The XYZ Affair EP III" (Self released, April 2005)

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Bio

Formed in early 2002, the four-piece rock outfit known as The XYZ Affair has spent the last three years crafting their sound and garnering packed houses in some of New York's top underground rock clubs.

Without the helping hand of a label or the press, The XYZ Affair has earned regular offers for weekend slots at top clubs like the Knitting Factory, Sin-e, and The Luna Lounge, proving that great songwriting and true musicianship is its own promotion. Their familiar yet unique brand of complexly melodic rock -- which has drawn comparisons to The Who, late-era Dismemberment Plan, and Brian Wilson -- proves that it is possible to be substantive yet catchy, anomalous yet accessible. The XYZ Affair is through hiding. Meet the smiling new face of rock.

Contact:
thexyzaffair@hotmail.com