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DR. ROCKTOPUS AND THE NUNKS - (Guilford; an odd combination of loud rock, huge drums and horns — maybe that's why they have a song called "Unusual Anthem") - Hartford Advocate LISTEN

ELSINORE is a Midwestern band emerging from a tunnel of transition via the Athens-of-the-Midwest: Champaign, IL. After spending 3 years writing Americana/Folk songs with an acoustic guitar, the band decided to turn up the knobs and stake claim on some land in the frontier of indie-rock. LISTEN

"We're FORGET ABOUT THURSDAY from Madison, CT. We've been a band for about a year now, and are coming out with our debut CD this fall. We consider ourselves an alternative rock band, even though our songs can range from a funk groove to a rocking garage band sound, and we hope you enjoy everything you hear!" LISTEN

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MOUNT EERIE represents the latest evolution of Phil Elverum’s musical vision. Formerly known as The Microphones, Phil changed his project’s name to Mount Eerie while maintaining his subtle, lo-fi, and lyrically dense fuzz-folk aesthetic. LISTEN

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist TARA JANE O'NEIL creates melodic and experimental music under her own name and in collaboration with other artists, bands, and filmmakers. Her work innately crosses genres and boundaries—drawings that morph from natural forms to linear abstractions, melodic songcraft melded with experimental noise; live performances that range from solo construction to large ensemble improvisation; and dance, film and theater scores-each telling the story in a dialect all their own. Though they spring from the same source, each piece takes a distinct form—several genies emerging from a single lamp. LISTEN

From Vancouver, Canada, NO KIDS is a trio comprised of 3/4s of the critically revered pop band P:ano, No Kids are multi-instrumentalists Julia Chirka, Justin Kellam, and singer/songwriter Nick Krgovich. Julia and Nick also have a side project To Bad Catholics who have previously toured with labelmates Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. LISTEN

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BEWARE OF SAFETY - Those who enjoy their instrumental rock to emphasize the “rock” should take note of Beware of Safety. This quartet out of Los Angeles concocts an explosive creation that takes no prisoners. And while the music is loud, noisey, and aggressive, the band really shines in the post-trauma aftermath, showcasing a more sophisticated side that really speaks towards the band’s natural talent and understanding of its art. LISTEN

THE MEGA MEGA is a experimental pop band for fans of Maps & Atlases, Cast Spells, etc. LISTEN

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1st Annual Mischief Night, Music Fest & Costume Contest

$100 GRAND PRIZE for most CREATIVE costume
2nd Prize - 4 Free Tickets To The Space for any show in November
3rd Prize - 6 Pack of Monster Energy Drinks !

Judged By Eric Schrader - Independent Horror Film Director & Guitar Player for Nationaly Touring Horror Punk Rock Band COVIN

Inappropriate or Overtly Sexual costumes will be disqualified !

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THE DEAR HUNTER is the full-time project of Casey Crescenzo, formerly of post-hardcore band The Receiving End of Sirens. The band got its name from the lead character of the story that he wrote to go along with the music. The sound is unlike that of Casey’s former band, with more alternative and progressive rock tendencies and a wider variety of instrumentation. LISTEN

ANNUALS are an indie rock band formed in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The band consists of Adam Baker (vocals, synthesizer/guitar), Kenny Florence (guitar/lapsteel), Anna Spence (keyboards/vocals), Mike Robinson (bass), Zack Oden (guitar/drums) and Nick Radford (drums). LISTEN

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BLAMESHIFT - Their latest album, The Test, produced by Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner (Coheed and Cambria, The Sleeping) was released May 1, 2007. Blameshift has shared the stage with Bullet for my Valentine, Amber Pacific, ZebraHead, Tokyo Rose, Houston Calls, Domeshots, Socratic, Senses Fail, Vaeda, and many others. LISTEN

North New Jersey’s female-fronted Pop/Rock band MY ARCADIA formed in early 2009. Shortly after, the band hit the studio with Baltimore’s, Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, Circa Survive) to record their debut EP, City By The Sea which was released on September 18th. In support of their release, the band landed a promotional spot on the front of PureVolume for a week and is practically booked until next year with out of state shows and promotional runs across their region. 2010 will definitely be a promising year for My Arcadia LISTEN

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HOLLYWOOD LIES - In just one year’s time, Boston, MA based band Hollywood Lies has played multiple dates on the Vans Warped Tour, played alongside acts such as There For Tomorrow (Hopeless) and The Cab (Decaydance), and has performed hometown shows to crowds of 1,000+. With the release of their new record, This Is A Murder Scene, the boys from Boston are doing what any sensible band would do - tour, and tour hard. LISTEN

Columbus, Ohio based pop/rock band CITY LIGHTS formed in early 2008, and since have established themselves as a band with instantly loveable songs and a live presence to be reckoned with. To record their debut EP "Rock Like A Party Star," the band entered the studio with Bobby Leonard (Attack Attack!, The Crimson Armada), and have created songs that have instilled strong connections with their growing fan base. LISTEN

In just six years, West Virginia-based TIME AND DISTANCE has evolved from a kid with a guitar to a professional touring band that has played hundreds of venues and shared stages with CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR, Relient K, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, HIT THE LIGHTS, and numerous others. LISTEN

BAMBOO SHOOTS - Mix innovative hooks and lean guitars with urban inspired beats and subtle world flavor, add a dash of Brooklyn cred but temper it with a lyrical openness – now you begin to get at the sound of Armour, their Epic Records debut. It’s future-feeling and it’s retro and it almost didn’t happen. LISTEN

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STRAYLIGHT RUN is the project of ex-Taking Back Sunday members John Nolan and Shaun Cooper. The band formed in May 2003 shortly after John and Shaun left Taking Back Sunday due to personal differences with lead singer Adam Lazzara. John and Shaun had been writing songs while still in the old band that they felt didn’t fit in with Taking Back Sunday’s style, and the freedom of starting a new band gave them a chance to experiment with this new sound. The band is based in Baldwin, New York, United States, the hometown of most of the members. The band’s name is taken from a chapter of William Gibson’s novel “Neuromancer.” LISTEN

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER is an alternative rock band from Ellicott City, Maryland. The band independently released the five song EP There Is No Such Thing as Science, which drew the attention of Hopeless Records in 2007. They then re-released their debut EP under a new name, If You Could Only Keep Me Alive, with new songs included[1]. The band's debut studio album, Reach for the Sun, was released on May 5, 2009, and reached #42 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. LISTEN

MOVING MOUNTAINS - "When the band dip into their most experimental, dynamic and emotional elements, a comparison could be made to any punk-turned-epic-brooder of the last five years (Brand New, Thrice) and the band's extolled peers (This Will Destroy you, Chin Up Chin Up)- an interesting place to be, for sure. Pneuma is an incredibly promising debut." - Alternative Press LISTEN

BRIAN BONZ - “Bonz’s singer/songwriter concepts are immersed in an entirely refreshing context, producing delicately experimental, ornate indie pop.” - Alternative Press LISTEN

DAVE MELILLO'S debut EP, titled Talk Is Cheap, was first released on April 17, 2006 as a free digital download from mtvU. The physical CD release was issued on June 13 through Drive-Thru Records, containing one extra track. Melillo toured with Cute Is What We Aim For playing backup rhythm guitar on the 2007 Warped Tour. He also toured with them as an opening act on Fall Out Boy's Young Wild Things Tour. Cute Is What We Aim For has recently announced that Dave is now a permanent member of the band. In the couple weeks after Cute's demise was announced, Dave posted new solo demos on his purevolume page. LISTEN

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DEER TICK is a rock band from Providence, RI led by guitarist and singer-songwriter John McCauley. The band began as McCauley's solo project in December 2004. Within a few years he had acquired a strong following through constant touring in parts of the Atlantic Northeast and self-released CD-Rs. Christopher Dale Ryan (bassist) and Dennis Ryan (drummer) became official members of Deer Tick in mid-2007 while Andrew Tobiassen (lead guitarist) joined the band in August 2008. Deer Tick's music has often been described as a combination of folk, blues, and country with a strong grunge influence. McCauley is known for his distinct gruff-sounding voice. LISTEN

JONNY CORNDAWG is a country singer, not a singer-songwriter. Born in Montana, raised in rural Virginia, Corndawg has been touring on his motorcycle since he dropped out of high school in 2001. He's played shows in every U.S. State, Canada, Eleven European countries, Australia, Argentina and India. LISTEN

THE BACKWATER RACKET is folk/bluegrass band from Fairfield, CT. LISTEN

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DOUGLAS FEIL is a new, emerging artist that brings soul, inspiration, and sincerity to the world of music. In the past, he has shared the stage/recorded with artists such as U2, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, The Original Family Stone, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, Crystal Lewis, Byron Cage, and many others. He has also appeared on The Grammy's, The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, The Stellar Awards, and Live at the Apollo. Doug has also worked with up and coming jazz greats, The Arlington Jones Trio. and Steve and Jon Rodgers from Mighty Purple. LISTEN

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QUIETDRIVE is a five-piece band hailing out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Band members Justin Bonhiver (guitar), Droo Hastings (bass), and Brandon Lanier (drums) went to high school and played in local bands together, including ‘Fury.’ Regrouping and forming Quietdrive in 2002, they added Kevin Truckenmiller (vocals, guitar, violin), and the group started playing a catchy, unique, alt-rock sound. LISTEN

THE HIGHER - Just because The Higher can bust out pop tunes, it doesn’t mean that’s what defines them. Their first two albums, Histrionics (2005) and On Fire (2007), branded the band’s trademark sound of R&B and pure rock. “We fuse the rock and R&B that we know, and put it into our own words,” founding member and bassist Jason “Face” Centeno says, citing Michael Jackson, The Dream, Al Green, Jimmy Eat World, and Maroon 5 as influences. LISTEN

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NANA GRIZOL - The crew augments Theo's book-open vocals and beautiful fingerpicking with a suitably eclectic array of instrumentation. Laura Carter and Robbie Cucchiaro, both formerly of Athens' legendary and notoriously horn-buoyed Neutral Milk Hotel, head up a brass-and-winds section comprised of Laura's celebratory trumpet, Robbie's Baritone Euphonium, a couple clarinets, harmonica, recorder and whatever else you can pack into a touring-trunk and bring along for a blast. Rhythmic backbone comes courtesy of Southern punkrock siren Madeline Adams' bass, Matte Cathcart's drumming and some right-on Fender Rhodes piano provided by Hot New Mexicans' mainman Patrick Jennings. LISTEN

BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! is a musical collective originally from Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. They write, produce, record, and distribute all of their music under the leadership of songwriter and producer Jeff Rosenstock. They are known for their DIY punk ethic, embodied in such actions such as distributing six albums worth of their own material for free on their website, and offering free stencils and paint for fans to create their own T-shirts. They also offer their fans a chance to perform on stage if they learn a song and bring their instrument to the show. LISTEN

ALL THE FRIENDS are a 3-piece group of multi-instrumentalists from Windsor, CT. Their sound revolves around rich harmonies inside sparse compositions. For fans of friendship, Radiohead and Bjork. LISTEN

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Echo and Drake are an experimental indie rock band from CT. LISTEN

"Spider is Jane Herships' folk project. Her tunes have the quality you look for in music if you've been under the spell of artists like Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley and Cowboy Junkies. Intense, poignant, delicate and somewhat dreamy, Spider's beautiful songs remind us that the strength of our thoughts and emotions might not be very noisy but can be very powerful indeed." LISTEN

This Frontier Needs Heroes is the family folk duo of brother and sister Brad and Jessica Lauretti. The Heroes self released their self titled debut album in 2009 and spent a year rambling on the road across America with over 100+ dates from California to New York City. They recently returned from a tour of the UK where they played the End of the Road Festival and dates supporting Tallest Man on Earth and the Handsome Family. LISTEN

MAGDYN OSH plays pastoral campfire jams for the New Great Depression. Led by vocalist/songwriter Michael Flis and a collective of multi-instrumentalists on banjo, mandolin, lap steel, pump organ, and percussion, Magdyn Osh combines acoustic driven, late 60’s fairgrounds feel with excellently crafted indie-pop melodies, layers of harmonies, and an effortless depth and richness from the heart of the honeycomb. LISTEN

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LANNEN FALL is a rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band started out in Late May of 2005 and have since been writing, recording and playing shows anywhere and everywhere possible. Lannen Fall has opened for National bands such as Fall Out Boy, panic at the disco, +44, The Ataris, Hawthorne Heights, My American Heart, Paramore and The Receiving End of Sirens, as well as a numerous local bands.

A band of three and a half years originating from Palm Coast Florida, PATHWAY TO PROVIDENCE consists of five kids doing what they do best. Since their creation they have managed to accomplish two EP’s. First “The Arrival”, which was released in 2005 and recently releasing “Encore.” in late 2006. Pathway to Providence is everyday still molding itself in an attempt to create something that the world has never heard. LISTEN

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THE WHITE BUFFALO is quite possibly a legend in the making. A throwback to the time of hard touring, hard drinking artists who really lived what they sang about. Everything about him is big, from his imposing physical size to his amazing vocal range. He’s as comfortable playing in a dive bar as he is in front of thousands in a European arena. With only an EP out, but literally hundreds of songs written and more coming all the time, the future is exciting for a guy who has that much raw talent. LISTEN

MICHAEL GREENBERG brings a new twist to the traditional acoustic pop style. He has diverse inspirations ranging from rock, to folk, to bossa nova. Described as “an awesome songwriter”, having “damn fine writing skills”, and “brilliant acoustic guitar work” it is no wonder that Michael’s music brings listeners to a standstill. You too will find yourself uncontrollably hitting the repeat button to his songs, humming the choruses for weeks. “Instead of generic acoustic fluffery, here comes gorgeous finger-picking, perfect rhyming lines bearing rounded, ripe fruit, and the one thing that cannot be beaten- a good sick pop hook.” LISTEN

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Hailing from Connecticut, SHUT UP AND DEAL formed around five friends, who came together to create a passionate, driven pop rock band intent on making music that can not only be heard but be felt. LISTEN

IM LEGEND is a pop punk band from New Haven, CT. LISTEN

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In 2008, SIGNAL THE ESCAPE made their debut on Double Blind Music with the release of their full-length album, 'All That You Deserve', produced by Bryan Russell (Straylight Run, Envy On The Coast), executive produced and mixed by Matt Squire (Boys Like Girls, All Time Low). Now in 2009, Signal The Escape returns with four newly recorded songs, produced and mixed by Jonathan Wyman (Sparks The Rescue, As Fast As), addressing universal themes of love, longing and the yearning for something more, in highly polished three and a half minute musical vignettes. Look for the new EP ‘1986’ out now digitally, featuring: “What I've Been Waiting For”, “All I Need”, “Wrapped Around Her Finger”, and “Luckier Than Me”. LISTEN

THE BRIDE WORE BLACK is a New York City based pop/rock band formed in fall of 2006. Since the release of the debut EP “¡PWNED!”, that was recorded with Ryan Sellick (Armor for Sleep, Bedlight for Blue Eyes), in July ’07, the band has built a strong and loyal fan base through constant touring. The Bride Wore Black has been seen on dates with such bands as Metro Station, We the Kings, Forever the Sickest Kids, Valencia and many more, as well as the Long Island date of the 2007 Vans Warped Tour. “We will be touring as much as possible from here on out and we look forward to meeting each and everyone of you! Writing music and playing shows is what we love more than anything, so please come have fun with us when we come to your town!” LISTEN

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Singer/songwriter Anne Marie Menta returns to The Space for her much anticipated CD release party on Sunday Nov 22, 5-7:30 PM! Her third CD, “Seven Secrets” is produced by Fairfield county's premier producer and multi-instrumentalist, Dick Neal. The disc features Menta's original songs as well as some collaborations with Neal. Songs range from poignant folk ballads to innocent pop rockers all done in Anne Marie's moving songwriting style. Anne Marie's band will include Dick Neal, Mark Mirando, Katie Wilson, Bob Csugie, Armand Morgan, John Redgate and other surprise guests. LISTEN

Singer/songwriter MARK MIRANDO started his Connecticut music career with the legendary Dogs, a group out of the New Haven and shoreline area that was well known for their originals as well as the carefully chosen, well crafted covers that made up their repertoire. Mark concentrates on original music now, although he’ll pull out a Beatles gem on occasion- and he’s recorded with no less than Beatle Ringo Starr. LISTEN

KATIE WILSON - will release her self-titled debut album in September 2009. It will feature her own originals, a few from producer Dick Neal, and some traditional favorites. Most of the tracks derive their essence from the American string band traditions of bluegrass and old-time music. But not entirely--contemporary feels inform most of the collection. The album will be available on CD baby, iTunes, and at live performances. LISTEN

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TIM PALMIERI (of The Breakfast) performs acoustic at The Space with a many special guests tba! LISTEN

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Melt-Banana is a Japanese noise rock group founded in 1992 by friends attending Tokyo University for Foreign Language. Their hyperactive music palette draws influences from experimental rock, grindcore, no wave, psychedelia, hardcore punk, and post-punk. LISTEN

BRAVA SPECTRE is a Spazz Jazz / Art Grind / Noise-Metal Bebop quartet from New London CT. Full length cd coming out November 2009.LISTEN

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THE TIRED AND TRUE is a pop punk band from Hamden, CT. Featuring Ex-members of Until We Fall and Top of the Fair, LISTEN

STAY WHAT YOU ARE is a new melodic pop punk band from Hamden, CT. LISTEN

TO WRITE A RIOT is a rock/powerpop band from CT. LISTEN

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Good Old War is made up of Keith Goodwin, Daniel Schwartz, and Tim Arnold. The band was started after Days Away (the old band of Keith and Tim) went on hiatus. They recorded some demos for free in a late night session at a recording studio. They have played with Anthony Green on a short stint of dates along the east coast and also at the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas, as Anthony’s backing band. LISTEN

Cast Spells is the solo project from Maps & Atlases singer Dave Davison LISTEN

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RED ROOSTER is the New York-based folk collective formed in 1998 and led by Jay Erickson (lead vocals) and Nat Zilkha (lead guitar) - lifelong friends who fashion plainly honest and self-reflective songs from fragments of their diverse musical influences and sensibilities. Originally established as an acoustic act, playing a mix of original and traditional bluegrass, blues and folk, Red Rooster has evolved into highly original and eclectic band with a sound all its own. LISTEN

A native of Connecticut, JON-PAUL RUGGIERI has been involved with music for most of his life. Starting at the age of 10 when he began playing guitar, his musical journey has led to playing drums, harmonica and piano, singing and composing. His passion for music led him to Berkee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts where he completed his degree. At Berkee, Jon-Paul sharpened his talents as both a musician and songwriter. LISTEN

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I Rival is an experimental rock band from Atlanta, GA formed in 2009 including members Eric Wilkes (vocals), Johnathan White (guitars/electronics), James Weaver (bass) and Greg Levitt (drums). Rick Graham, David Hart and Toby Weston have played live. They were formerly known as Esme. They just got off tour with Family Force Five. LISTEN

AMELY is a power pop/rock band from Orlando, FL. On tour with I Rival. LISTEN

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DOUBLETHINK boasts an enormous rock n’ roll sound that is broad and powerful, with a classic hard rock vibe that is fresh enough to make waves among their musical counterparts and new fans alike. Effortlessly blending arena rock, pop, metal, and an alternative sound with sing-a-long, hook laden songwriting has helped make doublethink a notable force on the Northeast rock scene. Led by vocalist and lead guitarist Scott Brown, backed by Jeff Callahan on Drums, Johnny Kobierowski on Bass, and Eric Libby on Guitar, doublethink does not settle for anything less than huge. LISTEN

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Doors open at 7 PM - $10

WRENCH IN THE WORKS - Taking the innovation of a "contempo-noise" alternative genre and joining it with the fundamental excellence of bands like Converge, Deadguy and Zao, Wrench In The Works has honed a style of progressive music that is genuinely unique and savagely majestic. A sound which is brutally aggressive joins with well-written metal-influenced-hardcore to show its unabashed rebellion against the genre's restricting conventions. As experimental metal begins to flow with the mainstream, Wrench In The Works desists from the gimmicks that plague the stage during so many metal-hardcore hybrid shows, allowing the unconventionality of their writing to shine through. Wrench In The Works' accomplishments have exceeded the status quo of the average underground band. The release of their 2005 full-length, "Prodigal Transmission," took the band on their first self promoted national tour as well as an eastern Canadian tour and countless weekend shows, continuously teaming up with a broad range of bands. With seemingly limitless ingenuity and passion, members Andy Nelson, Justin Mehl and Darrell Tauro will continue shattering eardrums as well as genre barriers as they write and record for their debut Facedown release. LISTEN

WAKE BY WHISPERS is a metal band from Naugatuck, CT. LISTEN

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Doors open at 7 PM - $10


TIM PALMIERI (of The Breakfast) performs acoustic at The Space with a many special guests tba! LISTEN

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THE SMYRK is a band from New Haven, Connecticut. The members are Doron Flake, Alex Marans, Ari Sadowitz and Chris Barone. They formed in 2003, when singer Doron Flake joined up with instrumental trio of guitarist/bassists Nick Logan and Ari Sadowitz, along with drummer Chris Barone, who had been playing the Connecticut club circuit under the name “Canine Smirk”. The Smyrk announced their breakup on July 21st, 2008, with a final show on July 29th. In January 2009, The Smyrk announced its reformation with its newest member, Alex Marans. He plays keys, bass and sings. LISTEN

Boston’s BAD RABBITS is a unique mix of power and Soul with the definite propensity to explode on stage. They are the surprising combination of New Jack Swing and late 80s/early 90s dance with a hard, hybrid edge—the combined swagger of prince with the intensity of Bad Brains. LISTEN