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Something About You
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Something About You
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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Pop

    Location Los Angeles, California, Un

    Profile Views: 28186

    Last Login: 6/24/2011

    Member Since 1/17/2006

    Website www.themoods.net

    Record Label Hydrophone Records (Los Angeles CA)

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    The MOODS take the fundamental pop dynamic, strongly influenced by the British Invasion of the 1960s, and layer in a variety of instruments, bringing their sound to a more symphonic level. Imagine an upbeat, pop-driven version of Belle & Sebastian with a hint of a modernized Buddy Holly. Their songs delve into the deep waters of incisive political and social commentary, and resurface to universal themes of love and heartache. Frontman Jay Africa sets the foundation with his rhythm guitar lines, adding a second guitar (Brian Johnson) in counterpoint, and a rocksteady bass (Eric Carter) and drumline (Mark Adams) which create the backbone of the band. Heidi Kushnatsian's playful piano and elegant violin lines add movement and complexity, while the electronic facet of the synth (Erin Africa) creates a modern texture. Five-part vocal harmonies complete the richness that defines The MOODS. Like what you hear? Book The MOODS by contacting us at info@themoods.net * Songs/music/lyrics/etc. on this profile and its subsequent blog/image gallery © 2006-2009 Jay Africa

  • Members

    Jay Africa (vocals/guitar), Heidi Wienckowski (vocals/piano/mandolin/violin), Brian Johnson (vocals/guitar/harmonica/clarinet), Eric Carter (vocals/bass), Erin Africa (vocals/synth), Mark Adams (drums)

  • Influences

    The band is a product of many influences - some of which are The Beatles, Belle & Sebastian, Better Than Ezra, Camera Obscura, The Decemberists, Ani DiFranco, The Dresden Dolls, Green Day, The Mr. T Experience, The New Pornographers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Shins, Simon & Garfunkle, and Talking Heads

  • Sounds Like

    According to one young lady, we sound like "the Violent Femmes w/ a dash of Bright Eyes" (a comparison we like very much, thanks). We've also been told by one gentleman that we sound like "Death Cab [for Cutie] and Ween". Another remarked that we sound like Barenaked Ladies, while a very fine San Diego band called The Modlins reinforced that comparison, adding that we also have a quality like that of "[The] New Pornographers, minus the distortion." After a particularly fantastic set in the SFV, a cutie extraordinaire said that we had a Counting Crows feel. Most recently, we've been compared to synth-pop sensation Devo, likened to a marriage between the Gin Blossoms and Belle & Sebastian, and Jay's vocal stylings have been said as being reminiscent of the Mountain Goats. Thanks lots, everyone! We must be doing something right. If you, dear reader, find yourself so inspired to make a comparison yourself, send us a message.

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