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The Nu-Sonics
Rock / Powerpop / Indie



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since5/19/2006
Band Website http://www.nusonics.net
Band MembersAlex Sniderman-Guitar, Vocals
Melissa Houston-Drums, Vocals
Scott Anthony-Bass
InfluencesJohn Lennon, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Big Star, The Replacements, R.E.M., Freedy Johnston, Richard Hell, Matthew Sweet, Wayne Kramer, John Sinclair, The MC5, The Stooges, Collin Wade Monk, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Jim Dickinson, Howlin' Wolf, Velvet Underground, Modern Lovers, Television, Calexico, Miles Davis, Chuck Prophet, anything on Hi or Stax Records, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Izzy Stradlin' and the Ju-Ju Hounds, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and pretty much anything discussed with any length in the Rock Snob's Handbook
Sounds LikeElvis Costello crossed with Keith Richards
Big Star vs. Crazy Horse
Record LabelPsych-O-Sonic
Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 31 2009 8:45P
Parkside Lounge New York, New York
Sep 26 2009 10:00P
Goodbye Blue Monday Brooklyn, New York
Apr 17 2010 8:00P
Madison Square Garden New York, New York

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   About The Nu-Sonics
 

Tired of staring down at his shoes and replying, "I just play under my own name," Alex Sniderman formed The Nu-Sonics with drummer Melissa Houston and bassist Scott Anthony. Fans compare the Brooklyn band's sound to the ringing hooks of power pop icons Big Star rubbed up against the grit of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, or the results of Elvis Costello's imaginary songwriting collaborations with Keith Richards.

The MC5's Wayne Kramer first discovered 19-year-old Alex Sniderman fronting The Tone Def White Boys in Nashville. An impressed Kramer subsequently produced and appeared on Sniderman's self-titled debut, released in 2000. The album was reissued in 2002 with extra tracks featuring guitarist Kevin Salem, Billy Ficca (Television), and bassist Scott Yoder.

The pedigrees of Sniderman's bandmates are equally colorful. Bassist Scott Anthony is a widely respected producer/engineer who has worked with artists from David Poe to Daniel Lanois. Melissa Houston has played drums with a variety of acts from rock bands to dance companies, as well as working as a session drummer with producer Jimi Zhivago (Rufus Wainwright, Ollabelle).

The Nu-Sonics tracked The "Eureka" E.P. at Excello Recording in Brooklyn and The Viewing Room in Springfield, New Jersey. Guests on the record include Brooklyn troubadour John Pinamonti on guitar and mandolin, alt-country singer Rebecca Turner on harmony vocals, and noted pianist Tyson Rogers (The Blueprint Project, Yo La Tengo, Chris Stamey) ..boards.

Some of Sniderman's new songs showcase the dualities of growing up a rock snob in a country town ("Elevation," "Losing Myself"); others feature his no-frills pop sensibility ("Rise & Shine," "Say Hello, No Goodbyes"). But the songs wouldn't pack the same punch without the tightly wound band. Houston's versatile drumming and Anthony's surefooted bass glue everything together seamlessly.

The Nu-Sonics is a band of music lovers and lifers who want to share the fun of making good noise with good friends.


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Jul 17 2009 8:33 PM

Thanks for the add! Let us know when you're ready for a new layout ;)
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Jul 9 2009 3:34 AM

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The Slamhound Hunters





Jul 6 2009 2:44 PM

Glad to be your friend.
Regards,
The Slamhound Hunters
Love Camp 7





May 15 2009 11:34 PM

Come to The Big Rock Show! Wed May 20 @ Southpaw
The Dirty Strangers





May 13 2009 7:02 PM

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Apr 8 2009 1:55 PM

Good Vibes n Peace!
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Jan 17 2009 8:16 PM

Thanks, Alex
the same to you. Ill see you at Banjos on the 23rd, take care
Bully Pulpit





Jan 4 2009 3:35 PM

Happy New Year Alex!

I put The Nu-Sonics in my year end mix tape.

http://forestroxx.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year-happy-mix.html

We HAVE to talk soon, okay?

Lz
~MLJ Promotions~





Aug 27 2008 2:29 PM

Thanks for being a friend of MLJ Promotions.. Have a wonderful day !!!!

Be sure to check out our new website www.mljpromotions.com
Sasha Dobson





Aug 18 2008 9:56 PM

music sounds great
see you Sunday!
katie_princess





Aug 1 2008 4:04 AM

Loving the songs on your page...love to you to, my brother.

Look at our new puppy!!!!!

<3 Kate
Gato Loco





Jul 28 2008 3:41 PM

sounds great, beautiful & soulful. I like it!
THE TWELVE





Jul 23 2008 10:54 PM

hey guys, looking forward to playing with you @ union hall. see you monday
cheers
the twelve
Saturday Afternoon Song Swap





Jun 16 2008 2:23 PM

Hi Alex,
It was great to hear your songs at the swap!! You were awesome.
Love,
Deena & Rebecca
Jack Brag





Jun 15 2008 6:50 PM

Outstanding job at yesterday's song swap, Alex! I'm looking forward to the next full Nu-Sonics show...7/10 at Underscore, I believe? --Tony from Jack Brag
pat mAcdonald





Feb 6 2008 3:25 AM

thanks you guys! ok i'll do a gig out there and you come out here and do a gig :)
xo,p
HYENA Records





Jan 17 2008 9:19 PM

*** NYC Album Release Party ***
MARCO BENEVENTO "INVISIBLE BABY"
Thursday, January 31st @ SULLIVAN HALL
New York, NY


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*** SKERIK @ THE KNITTING FACTORY ***
Wednesday, January 23rd
New York, NY


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claire daly





Dec 30 2007 10:02 PM

i so approve! it sounds great - listened to the cd twice and sang along the second time.

happy new year - here's to cool things happening,
claire
Keith Brogdon





Dec 17 2007 4:40 AM

Hello Alex! Greetings from Nashville. Really nice stuff. Hope you are well. All the best-Keith
Love Camp 7





Oct 27 2007 12:44 PM

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Dave Lee





Oct 12 2007 10:52 PM

Hey Nu-Sonics... great to hear the tunes up! Still can't get 'em outta my brain... ouch! It's a lovely pain...
Love Camp 7





Oct 5 2007 11:37 AM

Nice sounds you're making
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Much respect from the outer boroughs
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