I was catching up with Greg the other day about various things - Oh No! Oh My!'s new EP, touring, wiccan girlfriends, travel-sized shampoo, and new music. I've got some great news about their EP to share (new song!) but that'll have to wait a few more days, until then I've got another new song from a different band. When Greg told me to check out the band they were touring with I (at first) couldn't understand him - then hilarity ensued:
Greg: Dude, you should check out this band called the Royal B/Gangs!
Me: Who? The Royal Bangs or Royal Gangs?
Greg: B/Gangs!
Me: Uhh.. Gang or Bang? Is it a "B" or a "G"?!
Greg: Dude! You know, like gang bang!
Me: ....
After the consternation subsided and I realized he had said "bangs", albeit not in a clear form of cellular communication, I was immediately turned to the raw rock of the Royal Bangs. The band is based out of Knoxville and have come to represent a sound that could only be described as 21st century garage rock - capitalizing on the enthusiasm, energy, and rough sound of garage rock then introducing digital elements like electronic drum kits, sampling, and personal computers. It's a creative blend for a band that derives their influence from: "SNICK. What the hell else were you supposed to do on Saturday night?" They make a damn good point, so if you ever found yourself sitting on the big orange couch before you now have the Royal Bangs debut We Breed Champions (re-released via Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney's label Audio Eagle) to make you jump up-and-down on the seat cushions much to your mother's dismay.
[MP3] Royal Bangs - Broke Calculator
[MP3] Royal Bangs - Cat Swallow
Official (Seizure Inducing) Site | MySpace | More MP3s | Buy We Breed Champions via iTunes
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I love the song Japanese Car. We seriously love these guys over at Have You Heard. They came through the studio and did a session if you want some free tracks.
have you heard sucks, you guys would get along great
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