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August 12, 2005
More on My Victoria
My Victoria: Ray's on the left.
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Earlier this week, I received a copy of My Victoria's EP, Out Loud All Around, and I can't stop playing it. The group's bassist, Ray D'Antuono, played with me in a band in Connecticut in 1995 and also composed all the original music for my On The Other Hand TV show.
While the description below more than adequately describes the band's sound, I'd just like to mention how good they are. Really good. As in I would love their stuff even if I didn't know the bass player. The band is collectively and individually strong, and their songwriting is a pleasant marriage of chaos and extreme slickness -- with hooks aplenty tossed at you when you're not looking.
My Victoria bio:
Alternately sweet, low-down and dirty, My Victoria thrashes out sounds from a diverse background of influences -- post-punk, new-wave, psychedelic surf -- that coalesce into pure rock and roll. The angular bass lines, two-note chords, and the occasional stunning drum solo create a cohesive, infectious mix that's putting My Victoria on the lips of the city's indie rockers. The magic starts behind the mic, where front woman Diana Past's raspy vocals switch from croon to scream, striking a chord of salvation in the chaos.
Even after a sweaty, intense 30-minute set, My Victoria's music is still there, glued to you. They are on one hand, as canonical as a band could be, yet on the other, compulsive envelope-pushers. The music effortlessly blends experimental indie rock with raunchy punk, catchy pop melodies, and danceable party beats. Crafters of perfect 3-minute gems, they always leave the audience needing more...
Loosely formed in the bitter Williamsburg winter of 2004, the intrepid foursome has performed in New York's most prestigious venues alongside some of the city's biggest acts. After 5 months in the studio, the band is releasing their 6-song debut EP Out, Loud, All Around. Completely self-produced, mixed, mastered and packaged, it models after the group's raw, DIY aesthetics. Possibly the best sex you will ever have with your ears.
| By colrus | 02:09 PM
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