April 2012
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A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: THE BLACK BELLES
12 FACTS:
• This is a band shrouded in mystery. Which we guess makes sense, given their aesthetic. Whatever the case, it appears to be working for them. Fact finding? Tough.
• Their signature – beyond a vintage, garage rock sound – is no-sun skin, black garb, and wide-brimmed hats.
• They provide the theme song for Elvira’s Movie Macabre.
• In 2011, they...
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A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: THE BLACK BELLES
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: THE BLACK BELLES
LOWDOWN:
• Band members: Olivia Jean (vocals/guitar), Shelby Lynne (drums), Tina NoGood (keys), Ruby Rogers (bass) • Biggest hit: The Colbert Bump gave them big exposure with Charlene II (I’m Over You) • Must-listen, little-known hit: We’re big into the b-side “Lies” which sounds a whole lot like a much badder-ass Nancy Sinatra number....
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A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: BAD RELIGION
LOWDOWN: • Band members: Greg Graffin (vocals), Brett Gurewitz (guitar), Jay Bentley (bass), Greg Hetson (guitar) Brian Baker (guitar), Brooks Wackerman (drums) • Biggest hit: ”21st century (digital boy)” was their biggest single. Many fans hold their first album dearest How could Hell be Any Worse? • Must-listen, little-known hit: ”Do...
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A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: BAD RELIGION
12 FACTS:
• Guitarist Brett Gurewitz started their label to serve as “just a logo and a P.O. Box” to sell Bad Religion records. The label? Epitaph records – maybe you’ve heard of it?
• Bad Religion’s first ‘real’ gig was opening for Social Distortion. Social DEEEEEE!!!
• The cross-out cross logo is known as the...
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NXNE Festival Announce →
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A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: EIGHT AND A HALF
THE NXNE 12: • All the members’ tweet (perfect for all your stalking needs): David Hamelin (@FinalDavid), Justin Peroff (@juniorpande), Liam O’Neil (@liamoneil). • There’s an awesome tumblr you can follow, too. • Drummer Peroff, ex of Broken Social Scene, acts on the side. He appeared in Kate Hudson/Matthew Conaughey’s How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days as well...
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EIGHT AND A HALF
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: EIGHT AND A HALF
The Basics: • Members: David Hamelin (guitar/vocals); Liam O’Neil (synths); Justin Peroff (drums) • Hits & Must-Listens: Their first album just dropped this month, so we’ll let you be the judge. That said, we like the singles and album cut Wait Up. • Year Formed: 2011 • Genre: Synthy, popesque rock • Of Note: Rose from the ashes of The...
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