[first listen] Royal Teeth - Act Naturally EP

Art/Official has gotten a sneak preview of New Orleans/LaFayette band Royal Teeth's forthcoming Act Naturally EP. The sextet crafts bouncy, yet emotional dance pop. Sincerity manages to shine through a thick coating of production. Charming male & female back-and-forth vocals complement uplifting, almost arena-ready instrumentation. At times, Royal Teeth sound like a welcome combination of your favorite 7th grade emo band and some of today's indie dance mainstays.

The EP opens with the soaring declarations of "For Keeps," followed by the slow-build of "Heartbeats." Next come the angular, latin-esque hooks of "My Donna." The EP slows just a little bit with the consistent "Waste Your Body On Me," before ending on its strongest track, "Wild," a convincing dance anthem with an organic catchiness.

This kind of music is meant to be heard live, coming directly from the source. Royal Teeth are holding their EP release show at The Republic in New Orleans on July 15 and Grant Street in LaFayette on July 16. Check out their >facebook page for more info. Below, check out "Heartbeats" below :

IN Exchange Ethical Fashion Show!

Featuring Big History, Royal Teeth, and art/official DJS!!

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This Friday at REPUBLIC! In Exchange Presents: An Ethical Fashion Show. All the fashion is fair trade and environmentally friendly! Musical acts will include Big History, Royal Teeth, and art/official DJs spinning beats to keep you moving. Come get your drink on with an absolutely FREE open vodka bar from 9-10pm. The best part? It's only $10!!!

~Big History:
     Making great strides at a rapid rate in the New Orleans music scene, Big History is bound to impress. Their sound has been described as dream pop. For those of you unaware of this new "genre," it sounds a bit like Beach House or the XX but dancey! Big History is one of art/official's favorites in the city. This is bound to be a great show.

http://www.myspace.com/bighistory

~Royal Teeth:
     I have not seen Royal Teeth yet, but I am very exctied. This is taken from Gambit:
   
    Louisiana's rock awakening in 2010 wasn't rooted only in New Orleans. Lafayette produced a remade Brass Bed, the overjoyed Givers and Royal Teeth, whose electro-acoustic pop operas — voiced in hooting duplicate by Gary Larsen and Nora Patterson — suggest a Dirty Coast Projectors. The sextet has a live EP and split 7-inch with Big History slated for early 2011. Lovey Dovies, The Sour Notes and Smiley With a Knife also perform.

http://www.myspace.com/royalteeth 

So a recap. For only $10 you get an hour of open bar, two great lives acts, a fashion show, and rump shakin' beats all night! We hope to see all your beautiful faces!


Lots of love,
art/official

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