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New Grooms –“Dreamsucker”
The Brooklyn trio Grooms used to be called Muggabears, but changed their name just in time to release the 10-song Rejoicer on Death By Audio's label this fall. The energetic and everywhere lead track...
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Brooklyn noise-pop trio Grooms releases Rejoicer via Death By Audio in October. We thought energetic lead track "Dreamsucker" evoked Sonic Youth. This previously unreleased cover of "Wicked Game"...
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The ‘Gum Drop CVI: Hear New Grooms, Win 10 Limited-Edition Rock Tees
Brooklyn noise-pop trio Grooms releases Rejoicer via Death By Audio in October. We thought energetic lead track "Dreamsucker" evoked Sonic Youth. This previously unreleased cover of "Wicked Game"...
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New Grooms Video –“Dreamsucker” (Stereogum Premiere)
Brooklyn post-Muggabears trio Grooms shoved a number of guitar angles into their SY-inflected noise-pop anthem "Dreamsucker" (and a lot of feedback into their cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game"). If...
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CMJ ’09: Wednesday In Photos
As far as full-on noon-to-2AM marathon set hunting goes, Wednesday's spread won't be topped this year. In addition to bringing us memorable sets from two bands we'll be watching much more closely in...
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Surfer Blood/the morning benders/Beach Fossils/Grooms/Turbo Fruits @ Market...
Top to bottom five-band blowout at Market Hotel Saturday night, the DIY space packed tight in time for the opening band's 8:30 set, because 1) everybody had just spent two days locked inside at the...
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Our Band Could Be Your Life Tribute @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC 5/22/11
It's ten years since Michael Azerrad first published his defining DIY '80s scene portrait Our Band Could Be Your Life, which covered an independent music culture that changed irrevocably a decade...
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Grooms –“I Think We’re Alone Now” Video (Stereogum Premiere)
Brooklyn band Grooms' forthcoming album Infinity Caller is out next month and the band is prepping for its release with "I Think We're Alone Now." The swirling track has also gotten visual treatment...
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Photos: 38 Bands Say Goodbye To Death By Audio
Williamsburg DIY venue Death By Audio, which became a staple in the Brooklyn scene after opening in 2007, has now closed its doors for the last time. On Saturday night, Lightning Bolt, JEFF The...
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Grooms –“Doctor M”
Grooms played Death By Audio's farewell show last weekend, and the band's relationship to the now-defunct DIY space runs deep. They've been practicing there since 2007, back when they were called...
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Grooms –“Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair” (Stereogum Premiere)
Grooms have had a rough couple of years. In 2013, longtime bassist and co-songwriter Emily Ambruso went on hiatus from the band for financial reasons, leaving singer/guitarist Travis Johnson as the...
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Grooms’ Drummer Was In Better Call Saul’s Series Premiere
While the Stereogum staff was suffering through the Grammys on Sunday night, AMC debuted the Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul to record ratings. The series, a prequel built around Bob Odenkirk's...
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Stream Grooms Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair
Grooms were just displaced from their haunt of seven years -- Brooklyn DIY venue Death By Audio -- but none of that chaos comes through on their new album Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair. Instead,...
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Grooms –“Cross Off” Video”
Grooms will release Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair later this month, and the lush, moody sophomore LP is streaming in full right now. The band is based in Brooklyn, and have close ties to the now...
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Grooms –“Doctor M” Video
Brooklyn-based Grooms released their latest LP, Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair, earlier this week, and we've already seen a tremendous video for the song "Cross-Off," starring drummer Steve Levine...
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Grooms –“Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair” Video (NSFW)
Brooklyn experimental rock group Grooms put out their new album, Comb The Feelings Through Your Hair, earlier this year, and they've just shared a video for the title track. Directed by Cora Foxx, it...
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New Grooms –“Dreamsucker”
The Brooklyn trio Grooms used to be called Muggabears, but changed their name just in time to release the 10-song Rejoicer on Death By Audio's label this fall. The energetic and everywhere lead track...
View ArticleGrooms –“Wicked Game”
Brooklyn noise-pop trio Grooms releases Rejoicer via Death By Audio in October. We thought energetic lead track "Dreamsucker" evoked Sonic Youth. This previously unreleased cover of "Wicked Game"...
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The ‘Gum Drop CVI: Hear New Grooms, Win 10 Limited-Edition Rock Tees
Brooklyn noise-pop trio Grooms releases Rejoicer via Death By Audio in October. We thought energetic lead track "Dreamsucker" evoked Sonic Youth. This previously unreleased cover of "Wicked Game"...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Grooms Video –“Dreamsucker” (Stereogum Premiere)
Brooklyn post-Muggabears trio Grooms shoved a number of guitar angles into their SY-inflected noise-pop anthem "Dreamsucker" (and a lot of feedback into their cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game"). If...
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