This Week In Music: Feb 26 - March 4

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Monday, February 26
Razorlight
Bowery Ballroom
$15 adv/ $17 door

Hot off the back of overwhelming UK success with a #1 single in the form of America and #1 self-titled album, Razorlight are most definitely enjoying their "salad days" and hoping to convert some fans to their brand of hooky Indie-pop stateside. Dare we say it, they'll succeed in doing it too.


Tuesday, February 27
The Slip
Maxwell's
$15 (All ages)

Though yet to be famous, The Slip represent a band following an organic path to success. With each record, their sound becomes ever assured and if their most recent album, Eisenhower is anything to go by, these Boston residents – whose sound is not dissimilar from that of Stars – will be churning through the memory space at soundscan before long. A quality band with quality songs.


Wednesday, February 28
Sparklehorse
Webster Hall
$22

Keeping to his enigmatic reputation, Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous writes on one hand, songs so tragically melancholic and yet on the other hand songs that fracture with gushy melodies and sunbursts of powerful optimism. Regardless, Sparklehorse's songs are timeless and sublime.


Thursday, March 1
Uncut
Luna Lounge
$6

The band who out-Interpol Interpol return to NYC for this, their second gig. Performing songs from the critically acclaimed, Those Who Were Hung Hang Here (huh?) and the forth coming Modern Currencies, Uncut will be giving us fickle New Yorkers a lesson in Indie-Rock whoop-ass. Do not miss this!


Friday, March 2
Teddybears/ Radio 4
Studio B
$10

Swedish outfit, Teddybears are gifted in the art of combining monster ragga themes along side dizzy synth-pop, new wave clashes and electro-rock. Also of worthy note are DFA consorts and NYC locals, Radio 4, whose post-punk bouncy bass will keep your body shakin' whether your date likes it or not.


Saturday, March 3
The Young Knives
Luna Lounge
$10/ $12

With a heavy nod in the direction of Parklife-era Britpop, UK trio, The Young Knives combine Mod and Punk influences to create their sing/ speak song structures. Those who have a fetish for knees should check them out as they wear matching suits with shorts. Hubba hubba…


Sunday, March 4
The Thermals
Bowery Ballroom
$14

Dark. Brooding. Angsty. Melancholic. These are words not used to describe a Thermals gig. "Happy-clappy" on the other hand may well. The Thermals deliver it punchy, poppy and with a smile (you know you're not fully dressed without one…). Their no-frills approach to working the crowd keeps things nice and simple but they say these are often the best things in life don't they.

Tags:   Bowery Ballroom, Britpop, Canadian Bands, DFA, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Interpol, Luna Lounge, Maxwells, Mod, New Music, NYC Bands, Punk, Radio 4, Razorlight, Sparklehorse, Stars, Studio B, Teddybears, The Slip, The Thermals, The Young Knives, UK Bands, Uncut, Webster Hall

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