Shepizzle

One of the great things about Indie music is that it constantly redefines itself and makes you stretch.

I’m just going to throw TV On The Radio out there and you can do what you’d like with them. TVOTR is pretty hard to stuff into just one category; they are a fusion of Indie rock, hip-hop/electronica, and a cappella. I couldn’t even really compare them to anyone, you’ll just have to take a listen for yourself and you’ll see what I mean when I say that it makes you stretch.

TVOTR is a Brooklyn-based quintet that has released two full length albums. I lived in NYC for a few years and their music kind of reminds me of walking down Grand Concourse on a summer day listening to the buzz of the Bronx. The first song I ever heard by these guys was "Staring at the Sun" from Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (2004). It’s my favorite TVOTR song to date. Also, try "Wolf Like Me," the first single from Return to Cookie Mountain (2006).

UPDATE: Head on over to anyone’s guess to hear an acoustic version of “Young Liars”.

Learn more about TV On The Radio:

• TV On The Radio
• TVOTR on Myspace

If you like TVOTR, try: Bloc Party, Califone, Broken Social Scene, Interpol.

Here’s "Staring at the Sun" from Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, it’s an oldie but goodie!

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