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Interpol

New York City-based four-piece Interpol made its bones by delivering sharply-executed, stripped-down rock that has invariably been called “angular” and “atmospheric” by rock critics whose thesauri haven’t been updated since 1985. Yet while comparisons to post-punk progenitors like Joy Division and Gang of Four aren’t entirely off base, Interpol has recently been expanding its musical and emotional palette, as evidenced by its third album, Our Love to…
The Bangkok Five

When was the last time some indie phenom didn’t leave you feeling cheated? When a band’s sense of urgency paled in comparison to the impact and vibe of their infectious songs? When the swagger and delivery of a frontman was actually a by-product of inspiration and charisma instead of a substitute for it? On their upcoming Execution Style/Universal release, Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive?, the Bangkok Five prove that…
Interpol

Interpol, a New York-based, suit-clad quartet, brings a blend of '80s-inspired urban underground and smart rock to the music scene, as evidenced by their first album, Turn on the Bright Lights . Formed in 1998, Interpol currently includes frontman and guitarist Paul Banks, bassist Carlos Dengler, guitarist Daniel Kessler and drummer Sam Fogarino. In pursuit of a unique sound, Interpol built on a solid foundation…
