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Band on the Rise: The Naked and Famous


Streaking Their Way To The States

Auckland’s The Naked and Famous are already on their way. Having their first single “Serenade” debut at #1 on the Radioscope Alternative National Charts and stay there for 3 weeks, expectations were high from the start. But this 4-piece was not going to be another Sophomore Slump of a band. With the uber-talented composer Thom Powers powering the melodies and the lovely Alisa Xayalith singing her own surprisingly sweet, honest lyrics, The Naked and Famous is something to be excited about. With likenesses to Passion Pit and Temper Trap, The Naked and Famous compliment heart-pounding, foot-stomping beats with serenading lyrics that lift their songs to new, untouchable heights. And if their new single “Young Blood” is any indication of what’s in store for this power-duo, The Naked and Famous are sure to make a big splash here in the states.

The Naked and Famous’ “Passive Me, Aggressive You” is to be out in New Zealand September 6, 2010.

Check out: “Serenade”, “Young Blood”, “The Sun”
http://thenakedandfamous.bandcamp.com/album/this-machine

New "Young Blood" Video:

The Naked And Famous - Young Blood from The Naked And Famous on Vimeo.


Throwback Artist of the Day - Ten Years After

Still Great...Even 40 Years After

With 8 Top 40 Albums on the UK Albums Charts, Ten Years After dominated the rock and roll scene of the late 60's with hit singles like "I'm Going Home", "Hear Me Calling", "Love Like a Man", and my personal favorite, A Space in Time's (1971) "I'd Love To Change The World." Ten Years After rocked the late 60's into the righteous 70's, proving themselves as one of the UK's most formidable rock bands.

Check out "I'd Love To Change The World"


Ten Years After - I'd Love to Change the World from Queenie Darleen on Vimeo.