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May 6, 2008

New Young Rival - "4:15"

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We don't know too much about Hamilton, Ontario quartet Young Rival, but "4:15"'s been sounding good on repeat listens, so we wanted to post it. We do know they recorded their forthcoming album with Emery Dobyns, a Grammy winner who's also turned knobs for Antony, Battles, and Patti Smith. Also, they went on tour with the Sadies in Canada last fall and Born Ruffians this spring. Not bad, Young Rival. But whatever, the background's not that important. Just take a listen to "4:15," a smoothly dark, refined Zombies-esque pop with a great guitar sound. That's what hooked us first.

Young Rival - "4:15" (MP3)

Five minutes before 4:20. They'd intended to play at the Bowery with Tokyo Police Club last summer, but were stranded at the border with visa problems. Things went better at the border this time -- the boys have a show tonight at the Annex, if you find yourself in the NYC area. Hear more here.

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This tune is hot. Good call.

Posted by: karla at 05/06/08 5:59 PM  | Reply
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This is vv good. They're kinda smoking too..


Posted by: sexybitches at 05/06/08 6:46 PM  | Reply
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More Canananda!

Track sounds great. I think that "Don't Make A Sound" on their Myspace site (http://www.myspace.com/youngrivalmusic) is even better!

Posted by: Darth James at 05/06/08 7:01 PM  | Reply
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saw them last night at the annex- they are a really tight band with consistently catchy tunes.

Posted by: DJ Qualls at 05/07/08 11:59 AM  | Reply
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take it easy promo team for young rival...it's too obvious.

Posted by: easy promo team at 05/07/08 12:02 PM  | Reply
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Oh, okay, next time I legitimately like something I'll be sure to stand around with my arms folded and say "oh, yeah, that one is alright I guess."

SORRY TO OFFEND YOU INTERNET COMMENT A-HOLE!

Posted by: Darth James at 05/07/08 2:42 PM  | Reply
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ambulance ltd changed their name?

Posted by: Dr. Feelgood profile link at 05/07/08 8:06 PM  | Reply
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Ouch dude. That had to hurt. Although, Ambulance is way, way, way more boring than this. This isn't half bad.


Posted by: Jennifer  in reply to Dr. Feelgood's comment at 05/07/08 10:56 PM  | Reply
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don't worry you guys, i've got it:

jeff buckley meets stone roses.

yeahhh
think about it...

Posted by: cam at 05/08/08 2:28 PM  | Reply
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This song is a definite highlight. Stood out the other night at the annex for sure. Overall they are one of the better new old sounding bands that take a lot of influence from the byrds, kinks and zombies. I hate to make the comparison but they reminded me a bit of a toned down mooney suzuki in the best possible way.

Posted by: Jon at 05/08/08 5:30 PM  | Reply
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This song is a definite highlight. Stood out the other night at the annex for sure. Overall they are one of the better new old sounding bands that take a lot of influence from the byrds, kinks and zombies. I hate to make the comparison but they reminded me a bit of a toned down mooney suzuki in the best possible way.

Posted by: Jan at 05/08/08 5:30 PM  | Reply
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