Light FM at the Echo 05.17.08
Josiah Mazzaschi, lead vocals / Brian Barbiero, bass
Harry Trumfio, drums / Kim Haden, keys and effects
We caught Light FM earlier this month, opening up for Earlimart at the Echoplex. The band, transplants to L.A. from Chicago, played a short set without much audience interaction. But don't let that or the name make you think that this is easy listening. Light FM sounds like new-wavey 80's style rock, and seem to be frequently compared to The Cars and The Cure, which I can understand, although I can also hear the influence of They Might Be Giants.
I enjoyed their show and had the opportunity to chat with Brian Barbiero after the show - he was great. Light FM has shows scheduled all over California through August - notably at Spaceland on July 1 with The Mae-Shi, who are a sight to behold. Check out their myspace page for more shows and for my favorite track "Black Magic Marker", from their upcoming 2008 release, as yet unnamed.
light fm: switchboard control [buy on iTunes]
myspace | live video of Light FM
2 comments:
I've really been enjoying your concert reviews lately and the great pictures you've been getting! I would love to see the French Kicks...
Thank you so much! I enjoy taking the pictures, and I keep trying to get better at it. You'll be pleased to know that we'll be at the sold-out Beirut show tonight.
:D
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