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Other Passengers have been quietly floating around the New York scene for a couple years now. Their epic, sweeping music has captivated audiences everywhere they've played. It's easy to classify them as a "New York Sound" due to the dark, brooding elements of their songs, but in reality, there aren't many other groups these days doing what they do. At least not this well. They are playing the FRICTION party tomorrow night at Rothko with Rahim and Foreign Islands (who seem to be popping up everywhere lately). It's been a while since we've last seen these boys play and we're looking forward to reacquainting ourselves.
Other Passengers - In the Belly (mp3)
More on their Myspace page.
Are you in a local band that deserves this city's attention? Have you discovered a group that needs to be noticed? Email us at jeff@gothamist.com, we're always looking to hear something new.
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Does the world really need more bands like this? As someone who grew up listening and having my life changed by punk bands, hardcore bands, and indie bands (back when "indie" referred more to a bands ethics than it did a particular sound) I am flummoxed that anyone really gets into these run of the mill "dark, brooding" rock bands with nothing to say, nothing unique about them, and nothing that actually makes you feel anything. As "indie" rock gets further and further from it's punk roots the bands are getting more and more watered down and less challenging all the time. What accounts for the popularity of bands like the Walkmen,Stellastarr,Editors,etc that are simply rehashing bands from 20 years ago but in a way that has a fraction of the emotion,politics,aggression,etc.....These bands are useless save for having some aural wallpaper for your loft.....
you forgot El Jezel. they're playing this show and should NOT be overlooked. do yourself a favor - http://eljezel.com