The Vanguard is a Top 15 Indie Pop band – The Deli Magazine

RethinkPopMusic’s artist The Vanguard are listed in the Top 20 indie pop bands by Deli Magazine. They are in good company with artists such as Santigold, Islands, MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Chairlift and Ra Ra Riot. Check out the full list here: The Deli on the left side of the page.

Catch the Vanguard on Sept 17th at the RethinkPopMusic Launch at Crash Mansion: RSVP at http://RPM-RSVP.com

About the Vanguard:
In order to create the Vanguard, Zeus pinned a gigantic map of the world to the wall in his office. He picked up four golden darts. Blindfolded, he reached for the first dart, drew his hand back and flung it to the map. “Ah I see, the singer shall be from the mountains of Virginia,” and so, Aaron Barr was born. Flying through the air, the second dart dropped down in Przemysl, Poland. “How cute, a potato baby will be the guitarist.” The next was raised and thrown, descending upon the spot of earth called Serbia. “This little guy will witness the partition of his country. This will make him very good on the keys and bass guitar.” The creator reached for the final dart, but stopped before throwing it.” I need someone steady and dependable, unlike those other kookie kids. A drummer to hold the beat to the music.” He let it fly and it touched down in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Young man you will be the drummer,” the creator told the tango baby who had yet to be born. And, my friends, the rest is history. Since then, The Vanguard was featured on Matt Pinfield’s Morning Show on 101.9 RXP. The boys also just returned from playing five shows in four days at SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas. SPIN.com named them a buzzworthy up-and-coming band because of their “bubbling melting pot of sounds, influences, and ethnic backgrounds.” They have pre-released two songs off their forthcoming LP to be fully released later this year. Make sure to look out for their music video directed by Patryk Rebisz for their song “Rio.” – Maria Clark

the Ambassadors – tonight!

Between (a Rock and a Hard Place)

kick off an evening or stay all night….

Coming up next: 06-12-09 – Double Release (Party) with Superfortress, Puracane, the Looking and Puppetbox plus special guests… RSVP now… We’re off on June 19th bumped for some corporate thing or something… see you June 26th! Thanks to our friends and sponsors…! Become a fan on Facebook! Open bar rum from Pyrat!

Hey there! This week, funky rock and roll should be your goal. Even if you are on the dole or have to pay a toll. (Me, I just stroll.) Why go bowl or watch others dance on a pole? Stay in control with live rock and roll and open bar - it’s good for your soul. As always, drink your face off and rock your…. um, you know…. This week’s lineup: 09:00 – the Thang 10:00 – Big Daddy Project 11:00 – Paper & Sand 12:00 – the Ambassadors Special guest DJs St. Maxmus mix it up before, between, and after… RSVP now below… Come dance the night away! You’ll be out very late… Tonight’s info: Free admission before 11 on the Underbelly list (Click me to RSVP at NewYorkUnderbelly.com) – $5 without; After 11, it’s $10 bucks. Come early for the open bar (9-10 pm free rum from Pyrat) and stay late for the buckets of beer! Check out our NEW Bourbon and Bud special for $8 measly bucks too…. Crash Mansion is located at 199 Bowery – that’s Bowery and Spring… click on the left for more deets. Remember, RSVP at the website and we’ll put you on the list…. DATE: Friday 06-05-09 TIME: 9 pm ’til late… LOCATION: Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery (@ Spring) MORE: RSVP at Newyorkunderbelly.com! Click for directions…

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Welcome The Ambassadors

Welcome the Ambassadors to the RethinkPopMusic lineup. Check out their tunes on the artist page: http://blog.rethinkpopmusic.com/artists/the-ambassadors/

THE AMBASSADORS is Sam Harris, Casey Harris, Noah Feldshuh and Adam Levin.  The band formed in 2006 when the two brothers, along with their childhood friend Noah, met drummer Adam Levin at the New School University in New York.  The Ambassadors’ self-titled album is an eclectic mix of genres; ranging from pop, to rock, to folk, and with a breath of electronica, their sound is elusive yet strangely familiar in all aspects. Often dark and foreboding, yet light and transcendent; ultimately, it is a sound of their own.  They are currently based out of Brooklyn.