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Crystal Stilts

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"Love isn't glycerine, it's nitroglycerine."

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Website: http://www.myspace.com/crystalstilts

Bio: It's no big secret that Brooklyn has been the home for some mighty happening music lately, but there are few bands with as unique a ... (more) vibe and presence as Crystal Stilts. Formed in 2003 by Brad Hargett and JB Townsend, they quickly recorded their debut single "Shattered Shine" with their mate Sean Mafucci (Gang Gang Dance, Kid Congo Powers). The combination of Brad's deep and mysterious vocals with JB's classicist
garagey twang struck an immediate chord with New York's music lovers, and 2005 and 2006 saw the band play with everyone from Blood On The Wall and caUSE co-MOTION! to The Long Blondes and 1990s, culminating in the addition of organ player Kyle Forrester (Ladybug Transistor) and the recording of a 4 song EP.

2007 and 2008 were busy for the band as well, rounding out the line-up with bassist Andy Adler (The Ninjas) and drummer extraordinaire Frankie Rose (ex-Vivian Girls), and playing a string of insane shows with the likes of The Clean and The Vaselines. Recently, Brooklyn's Woodsist label reissued the band's single and EP to great acclaim from folks like Pitchfork and Stereogum. Along the way they've been working on the tracks for their eagerly-anticipated debut album, taking their time to ensure that each tune contributes just the right amount to the whole, crafting a perfect album with which to realize their distinctive music vision. (less)