Brooklyn trio A Place to Bury Strangers bills themselves as "the loudest band in New York," but that's not exactly true. A band's loudness is of course the product of several factors, the volume and intensity assuredly a function of the sound system every night they play, or the sound guy, or the venue itself. So perhaps it's more accurate to describe APtBS as "the effects-pedaliest band in New York" or "the My Bloody Valentiney-est band in New York." Because both of those claims are true, without a doubt. more ›

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Explosive Norwegian electro-rock quartet 120 Days name such varied influences as the Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, Neu!, David Bowie, Spacemen 3, and Kraftwerk. So you know that their sound is big, the songs are epic, and the beat is driving. 120 Days will bring their wall of noise to Neumo's next Tuesday (opening for Ratatat--now that's a doubleheader), and Seattlest has a pair of tickets to give away. Enter your name and email below for your chance to win. The lucky winner will be notified on Monday. more ›