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Antennas Up | |
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| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | Electropop Funk Neo soul |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Plastic Artifice |
| Members | Kyle Akers Bo McCall Ryan "The Ryantist" Whitehouse |
| Past members | Lonnie Coleman |
| Website | http://www.antennasupmusic.com/ |
Antennas Up is a rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Their music has been described as a "blatant and jolly appropriation of funk, disco, rap, synth pop and goofiness without apology."[1]
Since forming in 2008, the trio of self-proclaimed nerds has performed alongside national acts such as Girl Talk, Electric Six, The Gay Blades, Ha Ha Tonka, Via Audio, and Cloud Cult.
Their independent, self-titled album, which was released in 2009, was reviewed as:
A combination of "Yaz-era power pop, hook-filled synth, and skittery guitar with urgent vocals... [It] sounds like the result of cross-pollinating the lyrical prowess and hottt moves of Flight of the Conchords with the pop-electronica of CSS. It's fun, unselfconscious, and hedonistic."[2]
"Good lyrics combined with birth-of-rock-and-roll rhythms reel you in, and before you know it you're in deep....Altogether 'Antennas Up' is a very solid album, blending numerous ideas and influences. Definitely worth checking out, no matter your musical orientation."[3]
Three songs from the album ("Don't Wait Up," "On the Line" and "PSA") are featured on the game Tap Tap Revenge 3.[4]
In 2010, Antennas Up was selected to perform in an official showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas.[5] Later that year, The Boston Phoenix chose Antennas Up as the "Best New Band in Missouri."[6]
Members[edit]
- Kyle Akers - lead vocals, bass
- Bo McCall - guitar, vocals
- Ryan "The Ryantist" Whitehouse - drums, vocals
References[edit]
- ^ Hester, Vern. "BENT NIGHTS Diamond Rings; Antennas Up". Windy City Times.
- ^ Dulin, Pete. "Antennas Up - The Interview". Present Magazine.
- ^ Savage, Eric. "Antennas Up (Self-Titled)". Innocent Words.
- ^ Harper, Jason. "Antennas Up Tap Taps into your iPhone". The Pitch.
- ^ Spencer, Tricia. "Antennas Up Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner.
- ^ "Best New Bands in America". The Phoenix.
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