Critical Connections: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
By Stewart MasonIn an exclusive interview with Critical Mob's Chris Payne, Kip Berman, singer/guitarist of Brooklyn's own The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, talks extensively about the other current bands whose sound is similar to his own: "There are a lot of bands like ours, and that doesn't bother us. Actually, it's exciting to us! I hope that if someone likes our music, they'll take the time to not only look at the other bands that are, for purposes of journalistic/geographic/historical convenience in our "scene," but also the older bands that influenced the music we make." In that inclusive spirit, Kip shared a list of some of his favorite current artists.
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 In Love With OblivionCrystal StiltsSometimes-jarring but likeable history lesson of gloom. >> |
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 Share the JoyVivian GirlsSpector-punk trio’s best work so far. >> |
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True LovesHooray For Earth |
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 GeminiWild NothingLate '80s bedroom pop for a new generation. >> |
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Color Your LifeTwin Sister |
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 ForgetTwin ShadowThe evolution of chillwave. >> |
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What A PleasureBeach Fossils |
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 By the HedgeMinksBrooklynites dream of Manchester and Liverpool. >> |
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 Frankie Rose and the OutsFrankie RoseBrooklyn noise-popster expands her parameters. >> |
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