Latvian Radio

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Latvian Radio
Kill the Static
Belpid
ADDS 5/15/12
DIGITAL ONLY

Latvian Radio's own brand of lyrically charged indie-power-pop has been a mainstay on college radio since it's first album "Happiness Above A Hardwood Floor" in 2006. Their second release "Seven Layers Of Self Defense" spent five straight weeks on the CMJ top 200 charts. Absolute Power Pop had it on their year end list for best albums of 2009. 
Their brand new release "Kill The Static" picks up where the first two critically acclaimed records left off while adding layers of lyrically charged and introspective songwriting backed by sonically dense and impossibly catchy instrumentation.
 The press has linked Latvian Radio to Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Replacements, Brendan Benson, early REM, Big Star and The Decemberists.


"Heartfelt, clever lyrics and sonically intelligent, the boisterous Latvian Radio relishes and underground garage sound with the feel of sunshine pop." - Amplifier Magazine

"Latvian Radio-Kill the Static. This New York band snuck into my 2009 Top 100 with Seven Layers of Self-Defense, which at the time I didn't actually review. Rest assured they'll place significantly higher at the end of this year, however, as their latest disc Kill the Static is a joyous power pop delight. The best way to describe their sound is a mix of Shins-like indie pop, Brendan Benson and Elvis Costello. The title track is one of the standouts here - catchy, driving and pleasantly agreeable, while "Cigarettes & Soda" combines a new wave beat and sunshine-y pop. Elsewhere, "Dead Weight" could pass for a Replacements-styled rocker, and "Out of Your Mind" is a tasty treat that makes use of horns. A highly enjoyable disc that's perfect for the summer to come." - Absolute Powerpop


RIYL: Elvis Costello, Brendan Benson, Replacements, Big Star, The Decemberists
TRY: #1, 2, 3, 4, 7

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