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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Phenomenal Handclap Band Gets Remixed By Architeq

The Phenomenal Handclap Band have had their song "Baby" remixed by Sc

ottish DJ Architeq. Check it out below. The original is on their self-titled debut album. And, if you're looking to catch them live, they're on tour. New York, they'll be here on home turf when they take the stage to support Gossip over at Terminal 5 on April 30.

The track unsettles but compels, simultaneously working its way into the "pleasure" and "fear" centers of a listener's brain. It's creepy, smoky, and delightfully, addictively catchy.

Tour Dates

3/04 - Leeds, UK - A Nation of Shopkeepers
3/05 - Glasgow, SCOTLAND - Captain's Rest
3/06 - Liverpool, UK - Kazimier
3/07 - Nottingham, UK - Bodega Social Club
3/09 - London, UK - Cargo
3/11 - Bristol, UK - Start the Bus
3/12 - Brighton, UK - Coalition
4/30 - New York, NY- Terminal 5 w/ Gossip

MP3 Grab: "Baby (Architeg remix)"

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band Remixed

New York group The Phenomenal Handclap Band are offering up a remix of their song "15 To 20." You can check out the David E Sugar 5 10 Replay Remix HERE. Of course, the studio version of the song can be found on their self-titled debut. They're a fun band to see live.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band's Debut Release Out Now!

A few weeks ago, I wrote about New York's The Phenomenal Handclap Band. Their debut album The Phenomenal Handclap Band was officially unleashed upon the world today. For those who go the digital route you can find it HERE. For those who what a nice shiny CD to hold in their happy little hands, you can get one from HERE.

If you haven't had a chance to check out The Phenomenal Handclap Band yet, what are you waiting for? Anyway, this is a great summertime record. Actually, it's a great anytime record but it just happens to be perfectly timed for summer groovin'. This is one of the albums you'll hear pumping from all of the good rooftop parties and backyard bbq's.

This record has an old school vibe to it. You almost feel as if you've been transported back in time while at the same time it feels and sounds fresh. It's a great mix of spaced out disco, electro, trance, psychedelia and rock.

The highlights for me, "Give It A Rest," which features lead vocals from Jon Spencer. Whenever I hear this song, I think old school Deep Purple. Y'all should know by now that I'm always coming up with some oft times questionable comparisons! And, the other highlight is "15 to 20," which features vocals from Lady Tigra. I've already declared this song my summer jam. This song beckons me to pull out my jump rope.

Overall, The Phenomenal Handclap Band is a good record. This is another one of those records that you don't have the urge to hit the skip button on any songs while listening. But, having just seen the band live, the record seems a bit confined in comparison. Of course, why compare a record to a live show? At any rate, check out the record and if they're playing near you, go see them. They're all kinds of bad ass live. Speaking of live, if you're in the New York area, The Phenomenal Handclap Band are throwing a record release party this Thursday, June 25 at Santos Party House.

Check out their video for "You'll Disappear" from the just released The Phenomenal Handclap Band.

Track Listing

The Journey to Serra da Estrela
All of the Above
Testimony
Give It a Rest
You'll Disappear
15 to 20
Dim the Lights
I Been Born Again
The Martyr
Tears
Baby
The Circle is Broken

www.phenomenalhandclapband.com

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Photos: The Phenomenal Handclap Band

The Phenomenal Handclap Band: June 17 @ Stuyvesant Town Oval, New York, NY

I went over to check out The Phenomenal Handclap Band at Stuyvesant Town Oval. They're brilliant live. You really should check them out if they're playing near you. As luck would have it, those in the New York area get another chance to catch them if you missed them or want to see them again. They're doing a show at Santos Party House on June 25. It's their official record release party.

Their record, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, will be in stores on June 23 or you can get the physical album from Friendly Fire, HERE or you can pick up the digital release now, HERE. And, if you haven't grabbed it yet, you can download "15 To 20" from the album HERE. It's a terrific album ... definitely one to check out.

Here are some photos from their set.

The Set List
(they did another song after "I Been Born Again" that's not listed ... an Indian tinged song that I didn't catch the name of.)