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The Major Labels
11:30
Dragonette
10:30
Oppenheimer
9:30

The Major Labels 11:30
Dragonette 10:30
Oppenheimer 9:30

Thu 9/18

$10

The Major Labels

http://www.myspace.com/
Three cult pop heroes come together to make the record that they always wanted to hear. Mike Viola, of Boston's pop cult band The Candybutchers, Bleu most widely known for his 2003 critically acclaimed Columbia Records release "Redhead," plus Boston's cult producer Ducky Carlisle. The three have formed a powerpop trio that brings to life an authentic mix of 60's/70's am radio. McCartney, Nilsson, XTC, 10CC, to be sure, but The Major Labels don't sound like parody, they sound like piers. Their debut CD is available now via Free download at NoiseTrade.com, and they are on tour this fall.

Dragonette

http://www.myspace.com/dragonette
http://dragonette,com
The Canadian/British camp electro-poppers have been around for a while now. In fact they've supported the likes of New Order, Basement Jaxx and the Sugababes. What with a ringing endorsement from Peter Robinson (who also tipped little old Robyn for success this year)l 2007 was supposed to be Dragonette's year.

Unfortunately, no one seems to have told the record buying public and the band's first single only reached the dazzling heights of 92. Undaunted, they've pushed on and won over a host of muddy teenagers with a storming set at Glastonbury.

A few months further down the line and the album, all stabby synths and the sort of female pop vocals that makes you think of a camper Blondie, is ready for release.

As an example…

"Here I come, wait a minute now/ I say yes when I oughta say no" - I Get Around

"She's got no idea where you been/ No idea what you been doing in the bedroom/ in positions that she never knew existed" - Competition

What the others are saying

"The definition of brilliant 2007 pop." – Observer Music Monthly

"21st century Eurhythmics." – Uncut

"The missing link between Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Teese." - NME
-inthenews.co.uk

Dragonette

http://www.myspace.com/dragonette
http://dragonette,com
The Canadian/British camp electro-poppers have been around for a while now. In fact they've supported the likes of New Order, Basement Jaxx and the Sugababes. What with a ringing endorsement from Peter Robinson (who also tipped little old Robyn for success this year)l 2007 was supposed to be Dragonette's year.

Unfortunately, no one seems to have told the record buying public and the band's first single only reached the dazzling heights of 92. Undaunted, they've pushed on and won over a host of muddy teenagers with a storming set at Glastonbury.

A few months further down the line and the album, all stabby synths and the sort of female pop vocals that makes you think of a camper Blondie, is ready for release.

As an example…

"Here I come, wait a minute now/ I say yes when I oughta say no" - I Get Around

"She's got no idea where you been/ No idea what you been doing in the bedroom/ in positions that she never knew existed" - Competition

What the others are saying

"The definition of brilliant 2007 pop." – Observer Music Monthly

"21st century Eurhythmics." – Uncut

"The missing link between Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Teese." - NME
-inthenews.co.uk

Oppenheimer

http://www.myspace.com/oppenheimer
http://www.oppenheimermusic.co.uk/
Oppenheimer started up in November 2004. Recording lush, multi-layered music was initially their escape from a rainy Irish winter. The two-piece had met at indie rock shows in their hometown of Belfast and one night over some cold beers at an Icelandic electronica show they realised that they shared a love of kraut-rock, synthesizers and soundscapes. A 'play date' was duly arranged and they soon realized they shared another love; pop music! Writing summer-pop songs took their minds to other places, the neon sparkle of Times Square, the blue skies of California... they suddenly felt a lot brighter about their hometown. - ArtistDirect

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