09:09 AM - De Novo Dahl

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A bit of background knowledge is required before we get on with this: De Novo Dahl's first release was a double disc set (a full album and a remixed version) in 2005 on Theory 8 Records. Earlier this year they were signed to Roadrunner and have an EP and full length in the works.

Though there are really only four people in the group, Nashville's De Novo Dahl have enough presence (and awesome outfits) to make a huge impression when they hit the stage that it feels like they could even rival a massive group like Bling Kong or maybe even the Spree when it comes to making a spectacle of a rock show. Musically, as I've said before, though they can be quirky they don't waste time trying to shock anyone with weirdness - where they succeed is in making glammy indie rock that doesn't deny their Nashville roots (singer Joel J. Dahl lets that background shine through strongly in his solo work). Incidentally, DND's song "Shout" reminds me of The Gang's "SeA So" every time I hear it - they share that sort of chanty jubilence that's rare in indie rock (or pop) and both songs make me want to sing along every time I hear them.

NYC can catch De Novo Dahl TONIGHT at part one of the two night double-header Neon Lights extravaganza at Union Hall (happy one year anniversary next week!) in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Joining them will be my own friends and favorites, El Jezel and Mancino, as well as Baltimore's Thrushes.

Fun fact! De Novo Dahl share a bassist with Nashville's own quirk-pop equivalent of NYC's own Harlem Shakes, The Privates.

Visit De Novo Dahl on Myspace.

Click 'more' for De Novo Dahl tour dates across the country.

7/7 Summer Fest (Briggs Stage) - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
7/9 The Dame - Lexington, Kentucky
7/11 Uncle Fester's - Bloomington, Indiana
7/12 Pearl - Dayton, Ohio
7/13 Southgate House - Newport, Kentucky
7/14 Brothers Pizza - Owensboro, Kentucky
7/27 Black Cat - Washington, Washington DC
9/14 Monolith @ Red Rocks - Colorado

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