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Concert Thu Sep 11 2008
Let's start a Ra Ra Riot
One of the trendiest bands around these days is New York's Ra Ra Riot. Their debut album, The Rhumb Line (Barsuk Records), was released last month and has brought an unbelievable amount of praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, New York Times, and of course Pitchfork. Earlier this month the even appeared on the indie friendly Conan O'Brien. They have drawn comparisons to other trendy bands like Vampire Weekend and Noah & The Whale, and musically these comparisons make sense. However, if you are repulsed by the style of Vampire Weekend, but find yourself humming along anyway then this is your band. As strange as it may sound, they actually seemed more concerned with their music then their appearance.
Highlighted by the fine cello play of Alexandra Lawn, Ra Ra Riot came together in 2006 at Syracuse University. Releasing their debut EP on Rebel Group records in 2007, and were quickly signed to the major label V2. In May they signed to Barsuk, and now are both an indie and major label band, for whatever that's worth. If you are looking for quality cello-based trendy pop then check out Ra Ra Riot tonight at Subterranean.
[MP3] Ra Ra Riot - Dying is Fine
Ra Ra Riot are playing tonight (9/11) at Subterranean with Chicago's dance pop duo Walter Meego and Pepi Ginsberg. Doors open @ 9:00 PM and the show starts @ 9:30 PM This is a 17 & over show and tickets are $12.00.
