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The New Collisions
New Wave / Pop / Visual



Cambridge, Massachusetts
United States

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Member Since5/4/2008
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Nov 8 2009 8:00P
Trash Bar New York City, New York
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
The Middle East Downstairs: INVISIBLE EMBRACES EP RELEASE! Cambridge, Massachusetts

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   About The New Collisions



In just over six months, The New Collisions have gone from an unknown club band to one of the northeast's fastest-rising acts. Fresh off a national tour with The B-52s and Blondie, they are gearing up for the release of their debut EP, Invisible Embraces, on November 17, and a national fall tour.

The story is unusual. Greg Hawkes, the legendary keyboard player from The Cars, caught one of the band's first shows during the winter. Over the spring, the band worked with Hawkes and with platinum-selling producer Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Missing Persons), another early fan, on its first recordings.

The result speaks for itself. Influences from the New Wave explosion of '77-'83, plus the early 60s of Phil Spector and Brian Wilson, meet a modern, dancey, intense sound. There are powerful female vocals, jagged analog synth, sweeping harmonies, and a message of lost youth in a world falling apart.

Suddenly a three-month-old band was selling out large clubs in Boston. The first tracks garnered full pages in The Boston Globe, The Boston Phoenix, and The Boston Herald, and wild praise from every blog tuned in to the local scene. "The sassy party of The New Collisions," wrote The Phoenix, "has fallen into place so well it's actually kind of fucked up." "If there is another New Wave revival," said The Herald, "credit The New Collisions and electric frontwoman Sarah Guild. She looks like a star waiting to happen."

It wasn't long before an offer came for a summer tour: The B-52s had chosen The New Collisions as their support act. Soon another offer came: Blondie--the band's number one influence--asked The New Collisions to be direct support at an upcoming show.

"We want The New Collisions to be about everything we love," says Sarah Guild, the band's platinum-haired frontwoman. "Fashion, art, melody, great lyrics--all the things that make pop music timeless. But to see it come together this quickly has been incredible. This music is our life; we'll go wherever it takes us."

Say hello! We rarely bite... thenewcollisions@gmail.com

The New Collisions are...

Sarah Guild--vocals
Scott Guild--guitar
Alex Stern--bass/vocals
Casey Gruttadauria--synth/keys/logistics
Zak Kahn--drums




"The New Wave–indebted Boston pop-rock act has been together for less than a year, but has already logged tours of duty with the B-52's and Blondie, and you can see why in their ultraenergetic live show. Make sure to check them out them if you like fun."--New York Magazine (Critic's Pick, Top Ten@CMJ)

"A gargantuan, refreshing blast of pure power pop. There should be no standing around at their CMJ showcases; if you can’t move to “Parachutes on the Dance Floor,” well, then, there’s no hope for you."--This Week In New York

"Nodding in sound and style to new wave's heyday in the late 1970s and early '80s is one thing. Doing it well enough to attract the attention of a bona fide member of one of the era's most iconic bands - and then recruiting him to play on your debut EP - is quite another. 'Greg [Hawkes] came out to one of our shows and and it just happened,' says Sarah Guild, whose platinum-blond locks are nearly as bright as the hooks on her band's self-titled debut EP." --The Boston Globe

"If there is another New Wave revival, credit The New Collisions and electric frontwoman Sarah Guild. This dance-pop act has no problem harking back to the giddy, sexy side of ’80s new wave. Platinum-blonde singer Sarah Guild looks like a star waiting to happen."--The Boston Herald

"The sassy party of the New Collisions, who began playing out only six months ago, has fallen into place so well it's actually kind of fucked up."--The Boston Phoenix

"There is no hotter band in the city than The New Collisions."--Ryan's Smashing Life

"The hottest Boston band right now."--SPIN earth


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The Painted Lights

The Painted Lights



Nov 3 2009 7:29 PM

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November 18th @ TT the Bears
9pm
EQUATION NATION

Equation Audio



Nov 3 2009 7:26 PM

Equation Audio thanks you! www.equationaudio.com
Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Oct 29 2009 5:28 AM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!

hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

---posido
www.mutantbass.com
♥ KrisTaDa ♥

Krista Hilton



Oct 21 2009 9:05 PM

You guys put on suuuuch a good show! Wicked awesome!
Cyber Mixing Studio

Cyber Mixing Studio



Oct 21 2009 9:04 PM

If you ever need any help mixing or mastering your songs let us know.
You can see our services by going to www.cybermixingstudio.com


-Adam
SunRay<3

Sun Ray



Oct 20 2009 12:17 AM

haha hey thanx!!!! i still listen to the EP i got a while back i think its great and i tunrd lots of my friends on to you guys i know your gonna be big im glad to be a fan befor the rest of the world ;D
Chris McGovern

Chris McGovern



Oct 9 2009 2:11 AM

Hey!!
How are you dear folks??
I guess I'll see you guys in NY again soon!
The EP isn't coming out until Nov though, huh?
Ralph Eats Dynamite **R.I.P** <3

Ralph Eats Dynamite **R.I.P** <3



Oct 3 2009 9:00 PM

were playing our last show EVER. Hope you can make it!!
you guys are awesome!!
LOVE,
RED
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Razor Boy Music

Razor Boy Music



Sep 28 2009 8:49 PM

Hey guys..

I'm looking forward to your show at the Bitter End in NYC on Saturday, August 22!
Pete



Viletshadow~Healing my wounded soul

Anna Read



Sep 28 2009 8:48 PM

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Chris McGovern

Chris McGovern



Sep 28 2009 8:48 PM

Awesome show, again!! Enjoyed hanging out afterwards (even though the club atmosphere tends to wear me down a bit--my apologies)! I'll get those photos up soon! :)
Blueberry High Heels

Blueberry High Heels



Sep 28 2009 8:48 PM

Please come out to our show on Thursday.  Love to see you there!
Advance tickets 1/2 off here:  http://bit.ly/A1F7h

Ayaka

Ayaka



Sep 28 2009 8:48 PM

Hey The New Collisions,

You can now sell your music on TuneCrypt.com!!
Also check our free streaming music player. Embed your music anywhere!!
Left Hand Does

Left Hand Does



Sep 16 2009 10:48 PM

Hi gang.  Nice interview in the Deli.  (http://www.thedelimagazine.com/newengland)  We got one too, about four posts below you.  We have similar influences.  (We were on Ric Ocasek's top 8 when he used to administer his own Myspace.) 
Do you guys like Split Enz?
sadplant

sadplant



Aug 26 2009 3:31 AM

friday sept 4, with percosettes (toothless george's new band) and the pity whores in CT and sat sept 5, ROT-n-ROLL fest 2009!  come out!!!!!

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THE HONORS

THE HONORS



Aug 25 2009 12:53 AM

Hey guys!

Good times sharing the stage with you folks on Saturday. Let's do it again in Boston. Cheers!

THE HONORS
Chris McGovern

Chris McGovern



Aug 23 2009 9:40 PM

Hey!!
What a HOT SHOW at the Bitter End! I bet they're not used to such hotness at this otherwise-known-for-acoustic-folk venue! It was an absolute pleasure! If you guys have a break coming up, you've earned it! :) BTW, Scott, save my t-shirt for next time!
HARPERS FERRY

HARPERS FERRY



Aug 22 2009 1:14 AM

Razor Boy Music

Razor Boy Music



Aug 19 2009 7:18 PM

Looking forward to your gig at the Bitter End in NYC this Saturday, August 22! Pete



TOKYOVISION!

TOKYOVISION!



Jul 30 2009 4:01 PM


東京都のビジョン!あなたが大好き!アプリケーションの追加いただき、本当にありがとうございました。継続的に連絡します。
hello! thank you very much for the add. we love you! keep in touch please.

-TOKYOVISION! 促進を作成: [平和] [音楽] [デザイン] [ファッション] [安全なセックス] [芸術] [写真]-
-TOKYOVISION! PROMOTES AND CREATES: [PEACE][MUSIC][DESIGN][FASHION][SAFE SEX][ART][PHOTOGRAPHY]-


The Hands Off Love Affair

The Hands Off Love Affair



Jul 27 2009 5:32 AM

Hi There,

Here is a flyer for our show next week at the Middle East downstairs. On round 9:30. Hope to see you there
Get your tickets in advance at Ticketmaster, http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010042D0677715D2?artistid=1334037&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Melody Matters

Melody Matters



Jul 27 2009 5:32 AM

Another good, fun show at Harpers. I think I should
have reduced the bass further, but still, not so bad:
Wendy

Wendy



Jul 22 2009 1:27 AM

We're nice to everybody because we do not care - BEAUTIFUL!
The Beeps

The Beeps



Jul 22 2009 4:47 AM

Finally! THE BEEPS have a Facebook page:

Become a fan!

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