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PHOTOS: Purity Ring @ The Fonda in Los Angeles on 8/27/2013

Purity Ring at The fonda August 27 2013 by Russ Ramos

Photos and Words by Russ Ramos

From their stage design to their instruments, Purity Ring is known to have a knack for doing things out of the norm. This past Tuesday night (8/27) at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, the duo played their first of two back-to-back sold-out nights at the iconic venue. The custom stage design seemed to place band members Corin Roddick and Megan James not only amidst an aura of pulsating lights, but also deep into positive vibes. The powerful combination of their feel good music and light savvy production had everyone dancing the night away. Fans attending Wednesday’s (8/28) show were particularly in for a treat as the band gave away a free limited split-12″ vinyl, along with Jon Hopkins, to the first 150 attendees in line!

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Purity Ring 2 at The fonda August 27 2013 by Russ Ramos

Purity Ring 3 at The fonda August 27 2013 by Russ Ramos

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Purity Ring 4 at The fonda August 27 2013 by Russ Ramos

Rating 8.3

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08-29-13

As Elephants Are – Crystal

As Elephants Are - Crystal

Fresh from buzz triumphs at Reading and Leeds, young Buckinghamshire band As Elephants Are hit that anthemic rhythm-driven UK indie rock sweet zone w/ new track “Crystal”. The “Crystal” single will be released September 23rd

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Rating 8.2

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08-29-13

Keep Shelly in Athens – Flyway

Keep Shelly in Athens - Flyway

We continue to be rather impressed w/ Keep Shelly in Athens latest troth of new music and inventive latest single “Flyaway” is no different. Built on a creative bit of vocal loop manipulation and the Tracy Thorn-esque melodic choices of singer Sarah P, “Flyaway” is another very strong track from the Greek duo. The band’s Cascine-released debut At Home is scheduled for a September 17th release.

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Rating 8.2

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08-28-13

Drake – The Motion ft. Sampha (Sango Remix)

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Our bro Drake gets a remix from one of our favorite artists of the moment in really in genre, Sango. The Detroit-native selects for a very Drizzy-friendly after hours melange of 3 A.M. vibes and down keyed beats that we’re absolutely loving. Sample Sango’s mix for “The Motion” below.

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Rating 8.9

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08-28-13

High Hazels – Hearts Are Breaking

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We’re digging the melodic reverb-drenched indie rock from newish band High Hazels. The UK-based group will release single “Hearts Are Breaking” (which you can sample here below) as part of a new 7″ for Heist or Hit Records on the 7th of October. Well done.

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Rating 8.1

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08-28-13