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Shibuya Crossings
12+ albums
indiealternative rock
about
In the glory years of angle-hungry weekly music papers, it would have been a publicist’s dream: a band of young guys playing well-written, melody-rich songs, each of the members hailing from a different country. But in these file-sharing days of pan-global collaborations and instant international connectivity, does having such a diverse makeup still mean enough to impact a band’s sound? “It definitely does in some respects,” says Shibuya Crossings singer and guitarist Declan Harrington. “But, more than that, I think what helps give us an interesting sound is that we all come from different places musically.” And it’s true: Though they also all share many of the same influences, each of the members brings a different sonic sensibility: Declan, who grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during “the troubles,” is steeped in classic and indie rock; bassist Rob Toshman was raised in the UK on hard-edged punk; and Filipino drummer Ian Escario leans toward contemporary pop. Yet it’s the seamless way in which these varying styles mesh that gives the London-based group its unique but timeless sound. A sound that shines through brightly on DOYA, the band’s second album of addictively edgy, guitar-driven rock ’n’ roll. Indeed, when spinning DOYA—an acronym for Depend On Your Alter-Ego—it’s no surprise online magazine Room Thirteen says the release “might be the sleeper album of the year…Everything seems simple but unique, clean but unfamiliar, and it’s that sort of combination that make
top songs
albums
Can You Prove (Something To Me)
Songs For Lovesick Teenagers
Typically, Everybody Thinks You're Dead
Take It Out On Me
DOYA (Depend On Your Alter-Ego)
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At 8 in a Spanish Bar (Single Edit)
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Can You Prove
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At Eight In A Spanish Bar
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2nd Album Mixes
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2nd Album In Progress
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Typically, Everybody Thinks You're Dead - EP
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Album Mixes