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Originally aired on January 16, 2009.
Photo Credit: John Doukas
Thanks so much to all those who came to our in-store at the Virgin Megastore in Anaheim/Orange last night. The PA had disagreements with us, but we’re glad everything worked out. It was lovely meeting you all.
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Given that its name comes from Don DeLillo’s novel White Noise, it’s no surprise that The Airborne Toxic Event infuses its catchy rock with literary references. But its songs have heart, too: Singer Mikel Jollett (a former music reviewer for NPR) launched the band in 2006 as a way of dealing with personal hardship, so it’s no surprise that his songs connect on a visceral level.
The Airborne Toxic Event’s self-titled full-length debut has earned the band comparisons to Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire and Interpol, among others. Complementing Jollett’s dry vocals with surf-friendly rock, the group has made more than a few “Bands to Watch” lists, both before and since the release of its debut.
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A live performance of a non-album track for LiveDaily Sessions