They got their - very special - name from an unpublished children's story that was written by a friend of the singer Kip Burman . Characterized by the musical press as the most fascinating indie pop band of the planet, right now! Although from New York , in their, same name, debut (released by Slumberland in 2009), full of beautiful noisy pop diamonds, ideally combines male and female vocals that bring to mind Morrissey , the Field Mice and Lush with melancholic melodies and fuzzy guitars which in turn, are reminiscent of the best moments of My Bloody Valentine and Jesus & Mary Chain . They do not hide their preference to groups such as Pastels , the Exploding Hearts , the Black Tambourine / Velocity Girl , the Vaselines , the Teenage Fanclub , the Ramones , Nirvana and, of course, My Bloody Valentine.
Together with their neighbors the Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts , they are considered as one of the best new names in contemporary American scene. This summer finds them participating in the biggest festivals , in the world!
Some excerpts from the music press:
"Their songs mesmerize, beyond the boundaries of any kind of music. Anyone who has a weakness in the beautiful, melancholic pop music will find much to like in this album. "
Pitchfork
"The music of the Pains Of Being Pure At Heart is far more than the sum of their influences and overflows in emotions in a way so unforced and original that does not need any further study. Pure indie-pop to keep close to your heart ..."
New Musical Express
"The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart created a faultless debut, despite their very young age, and any misunderstanding that wants them to be simply renovators certainly disappear when you hear this very complete album. "
Drowned In Sound
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are:
Kip Burman / guitar; vocals
Kurt Feldman / drums
Kip Burman / guitar; vocals
Kurt Feldman / drums
Alex Naidus / bass
Peggy Wang / keyboards, vocals
http://www.myspace.com/thepainsofbeingpureatheart
http://www.thepainsofbeingpureatheart.com
The concert will open with Common Sense and Flakes. The doors will open at 21:00 and tickets are presold at 20 euros at Ticket House (University 42 / tel 210 3608366) and www.ticketpro.gr.
Peggy Wang / keyboards, vocals
http://www.myspace.com/thepainsofbeingpureatheart
http://www.thepainsofbeingpureatheart.com
The concert will open with Common Sense and Flakes. The doors will open at 21:00 and tickets are presold at 20 euros at Ticket House (University 42 / tel 210 3608366) and www.ticketpro.gr.
COMMON SENSE
Common Sense were created in September 1989. In July'93 they released the single "Grotesque" (Pegasus Records) and in December'95 the LP "Sun Comes Up" (Pegasus Records).
Between '93-'96 they made live appearances at various festival and opened the concerts for Dodgy (6/5/95 - RODON), Giant Sand (10/2/96-RODON), Tindersticks (8/6/96- Lycabetus theater).
The 2000 album "Sun Comes Up" appeared on the list of Pop & Rock the best greek albums of 1970-2000.
In 2006 they reunited and recorded "Time Stood Still" which is in the collection "One Dream Closer" of Dimitris Papaspyropoulou (Best FM). The same title EP was recorded in 2008. This time they are preparing material for their new album.
Common Sense are:
Tatiana Stavroulaki (voice)
Zouba Chris (guitars) Birbilis Sakis (bass)
? Karanikolaou George (drums)
Nikos Fokas (keys)
Venus King (bass)
FLAKES
The quintet of art punkers Flakes split their creativity between Athens, Patra and London. In their debut album, "Lick Your Fingers If You Like It", which was released last October by the Patras independent label Inner Ear, combining - with the best possible way - the post-punk moments of Gang Of Four with indie rock of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The stage presence of the band live is explosive, while frontwoman, Yodashe, wins you over with her stunning performance.
The Flakes have appeared so far in many concert halls in Greece and England and in February had their first coyntrywide headlining tour, "Lick your fingers tour", to promote their debut album.
Highlights of their career so far:
-- Participation Exit Festival 2008 in the MTV Stage
-Participation Springbreak fest of Churchill College, in Cambridge, with Nine Black Alps and Foals
Between '93-'96 they made live appearances at various festival and opened the concerts for Dodgy (6/5/95 - RODON), Giant Sand (10/2/96-RODON), Tindersticks (8/6/96- Lycabetus theater).
The 2000 album "Sun Comes Up" appeared on the list of Pop & Rock the best greek albums of 1970-2000.
In 2006 they reunited and recorded "Time Stood Still" which is in the collection "One Dream Closer" of Dimitris Papaspyropoulou (Best FM). The same title EP was recorded in 2008. This time they are preparing material for their new album.
Common Sense are:
Tatiana Stavroulaki (voice)
Zouba Chris (guitars) Birbilis Sakis (bass)
? Karanikolaou George (drums)
Nikos Fokas (keys)
Venus King (bass)
FLAKES
The quintet of art punkers Flakes split their creativity between Athens, Patra and London. In their debut album, "Lick Your Fingers If You Like It", which was released last October by the Patras independent label Inner Ear, combining - with the best possible way - the post-punk moments of Gang Of Four with indie rock of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The stage presence of the band live is explosive, while frontwoman, Yodashe, wins you over with her stunning performance.
The Flakes have appeared so far in many concert halls in Greece and England and in February had their first coyntrywide headlining tour, "Lick your fingers tour", to promote their debut album.
Highlights of their career so far:
-- Participation Exit Festival 2008 in the MTV Stage
-Participation Springbreak fest of Churchill College, in Cambridge, with Nine Black Alps and Foals
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