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05:30 PM - the iOs
I was going to tie this in with the next installment of "Where are they now: 2002" but they came too far at the tail end of that year and I just haven't gotten around to it, so my timing is just a little off here, but no matter, I've got a band to talk about. The iOs started (as I can remember) as a duo, with just Chris and Autumn (and a drum machine). Then they went through a number or changes and additions until they wound up with the current 5 member lineup. The band recently signed to Kanine Records who have since put out their debut 7"("Resident Alien") and are releasing their first full length, In Sunday Songs, this next tuesday. If you've ever heard any of the eps that the band has made over the past few years, then you're already familiar with the style of boy/girl harmony-laden pop that they make. They've got a knack for all things 'cute' but there's a very solid rock vibe behind it - drawing almost equally from both Mates of State and (Blue Album era) Weezer. Of course you also might have wondered about why it took so long to get around to putting a full length out - from listening to it I'd wager that the band was just putting everything they had into it. The production is really wonderful - especially on my personal favorite track of the bunch - "Rockets." Don't be surprised if The iOs are popping up on your tv (they'd be perfect for the OC, no?) before long. For music, the band directs you to their myspace page. There is a listening party for In Sunday Songs tomorrow (May 12th) at Supreme Trading in Williamsburg, and the band will play an instore at Soundfix - also in Williamsburg - on Saturday (May 13th) at 4pm. The official record release show is May 27th at the Tiswas party held at the Annex. The iOs are one of the bands in the running for The Deli Magazine's June 2006 Band of the Month Poll. They're up against other Subinev favorites the Unsacred Hearts and Japanther (among others). That's some tough competition. The iOs previously on subinev and such: "resident alien," "ios @ luna lounge: the last note" *by the way, the kitty in the band's photo is Squalkers, their official publicist.
Comments
I think CJ's head should be more square.
posted by: Brandon at May 12, 2006 01:04 PM
just you wait until Mussels get robotified - then we'll see who has a square head!
posted by: Bryan at May 12, 2006 01:14 PM
