First up was Virgin Records’ Ima Robot, a spastically sexual band out of Los Angeles that owes as much to the Clash as it does to Prince and the Cars.
Boasting former members of Beck’s band, and a livewire glittering pixie of a frontman in Alex Ebert, Ima Robot slayed the crowd with its delicious mix
of 70s glam and psycho funk, 80s synth pop sensibility and a dash of Blur’s “Parklife” for good measure. Notable tunes included “Creeps Me Out,”
“Black Jettas,” and “Eskimo Ride.” If “Velvet Goldmine” is your favorite movie, meet your new favorite band. To get a taste, visit the official Ima
Robot website and MySpace page. Ima Robot’s latest release is “Monument to the Masses.” |
