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TV on the Radio
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Brooklyn, New York, USA (2001 – present)
TV on the Radio is a Brooklyn, New York, USA-based band that was formed in 2001. Their music is difficult to classify and is often described as art rock or post-punk, but is educated by a diverse spectrum of styles including freeform jazz and a cappella music, psychedelia and trip-hop, modern soul and classic ’90s indie rock, giving them a unique and original sound. The core members are Tunde Adebimpe (vocals, loops), David Andrew Sitek (guitars, keyboards, loops) and Kyp Malone (vocals, guitars, loops), but the band is accompanied by additional members when performing live. On record, they’ve been joined by Jaleel Bunton (drums) and Gerard Smith (bass) (both of whom have recently become permanent members), Martin Perna (flute, saxophones) and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (guitar). Celebration’s Katrina Ford and Blonde Redhead’s Kazu Makino have both made vocal contributions to various TVotR tracks and even art rock legend David Bowie (an early advocate and advisor of the band) has a vocal cameo on 2006’s Return to Cookie Mountain.
Their first album was the self-released OK Calculator (the title being a reference to Radiohead’s seminal album OK Computer), the majority of which is wildly different from their later sound, with elements of electro, hip-hop and turntablism. Later they were joined by Kyp Malone and released Young Liars (EP) and Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (LP) to great critical acclaim, the latter earning them a Shortlist Music Prize.
Their first album was the self-released OK Calculator (the title being a reference to Radiohead’s seminal album OK Computer), the majority of which is wildly different from their later sound, with elements of electro, hip-hop and turntablism. Later they were joined by Kyp Malone and released Young Liars (EP) and Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (LP) to great critical acclaim, the latter earning them a Shortlist Music Prize.
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Return to Cookie Mountain
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Dear Science
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
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Young Liars
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SeanAstin wrote:
i have a hard time listening to TVotR without jizzing in my pants several times. favourite band of the decade.
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WhatCat wrote:
Return to Cookie Mountain > Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes = Dear Science
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boozec wrote:
I'm loving these guys more and more.
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AnaYorke wrote:
'I Was A Lover' is haunting me!
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DeniskaDeniska wrote:
офигенная группа люблю!)))
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Anusiakowa wrote:
I love them!
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fsdargyu wrote:
bad motherfuckers
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skyasakite wrote:
I honestly believe everyone should take a listen to this band. Now, I know I'm no high authority on the matter, but TVOTR would do EVERYONE a world of good.
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The405Music wrote:
The 405 included them in their 'Best Of The Decade' List! http://tinyurl.com/405decadelistpart2
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MaaRek69 wrote:
Wolf like me, Poppy i'm lovin it
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ivanabuk wrote:
they must be even better live!
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CampinCalv777 wrote:
Vote FOr you fave cd of 09!! http://tooroads.blogspot.com/
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nyork_binox wrote:
Unfortunately I still haven't had the pleasure of listening to TVOTR's most recent release, but man, yes, these guys are GREAT. Love them! :D
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Sunzy wrote:
I love listening to OK Calculator late at night. especially On A Train, that one song is so crazy just because of it's complete randomness. I love it.
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DJNikki wrote:
Wolf Like Me <3 Brillliant Track!!
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SamAdam wrote:
best band of the decade
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I_am_shoked wrote:
wow. excellent band.
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ar99 wrote:
http://turningthelightbulb.wordpress.com/ j
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Stormaster wrote:
this band should be called "alone in the dark"
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OUR GOOD FRIENDS HAVE A NEW PODCAST ! ! !
6 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/tvotr
Be sure and check out our good pals Dave and Zoe on their new podcast ! ! ! ! "Left in LA".... interviews ( tunde was their first guest ! ) , news , lunacy , etc... …
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