Justin Avery-vocals, keys
Brett Farkas-guitar
Joe Ayoub-bass
Jevin Hunter-drums
Influences
Police, Prince, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Buckley, Beatles, Muse, Jamie Lidell, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Sly and the Family Stone, Bowie, Michael Jackson, Radiohead, Aerosmith, Motown, Billy Joel, ex-girlfriends, Michael Jordan, Ali G, Top Gun, Jamba Juice, Hand Car Wash, Ghostbusters
After spending the past year winning over crowds with their energetic live performances, Los Angeles based Population Game releases their first full length album, “This Room’s Too Small For Two Of Us;” an organic collection of catchy and soulful power pop tunes that are as original and diverse as the band members themselves. Justin Avery’s captivating vocals and acrobatic melodies will command your attention as he belts out infectious and witty hooks that have reminisce of Police-era Sting, Prince and Freddie Mercury. Inventive and well-crafted guitar parts intertwine with piano and vintage keyboards, bold bass lines and pulsating drums to create an unbreakable rapport somewhere between David Bowie and Stevie Wonder.
Co-produced with studio mastermind, Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Fruciante, Alkaline Trio), “This Room’s Too Small For Two Of Us” offers something for everyone. From the moment you push play, “Untouchable” launches you into an eleven-song adventure, quickly luring you by it’s energetically debonair and almost Vaudeville charm. These guys deliver everything from sinister booty-shakers like, “Mistress” and “Nobody,” to the upbeat quirk-rock anthem, “Lithuania;” a song that will instantly have you singing along about a long lost love from eastern Europe…..“Lithuania, Lithuania…My baby’s Lithuanian!” From the dark and intense droning of, “Take My Life” through the stripped down and introspective ballad, “Dreamers and Drug Addicts,” this album’s assortment will compel and entertain listeners on numerous levels.
my website is up www. mickeyme. com "the darkside of the canvas" check it out & please sign my guestbook while you are there (guestbook under contacts). enjoy and have a great week. mickey
It has been a very busy few months. Gigging a lot and the weather is getting nicer all the time. You gotta love Chicago in the summer!!! Do you guys have any plans to be back in the area?
Hi , how you doing ?
just a small note to say , we have a new album out today! It's called " You are here " and it's really rather spiffing old chap ! Also we just happen to be playing in you home town ofL.A at the Echo on the 15 of may !! Cheers ,
South .
so I just watched all your videos...no keytar...and justin isnt on the ground singing..you guys have changed..Its like I dont even know you...the only sure thing with you guys is joes hair...thanks joes hair
i have a question... why does the album entitled "this room's too small for two of us" not contain the song entitled "this room's too small for two of us"?
the new songs are SICK! I want the new album NOW!
if you guys don't make it... it is safe to say that REAL music in the mainstream does not exist... i'm pushing for you guys. keep doin' it!
Listening to your tunes in the office while I work...they are helping pass the day with a smile on my face. got coworkers coming in, wondering where the good music is coming from!!!!
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The mad soundman of AMS Systems
