Magneta Lane - New Album Released

It must be "Toronto" week for this new blog of mine, yet it would be a disservice not to mention Magneta Lane as emerging stars in the punk/pop/garage musical genre.

Formed in 2003, the band's talent comprises of Lexi Valentine (Vocals, Guitars), Nadia King (Drums) and French (Bass, Guitars).

The group lists The Kinks, Sonic Velvet Underground and Nancy Sinatra as musical influences. Upon listening to their work, my untrained ears hear a composite of Hole and Veruca Salt blended with the attitude and energy of The Strokes.

In 2004, The Constant Lover EP was released with critical acclaim. Read reviews from I94 Bar and Pitchfork.

Their new LP Dancing with Daggers was released in October 2005 in Japan followed by the Canadian release on Valentine's Day 2006 (very nice marketing...)

They have progressed very far in a very, very short time. Enormous potential with high expectations for future releases down the road for Magneta Lane.

Download and listen:
Constant Lover MP3

Stream and listen:
CBC Radio 3 Session (Approximately 20 minutes)
Ugly Socialite (Constant Lover EP)
Broken Plates (Dancing with Daggers LP)
22 (Dancing with Daggers LP)

Video:
Constant Lover
Ugly Socialite

Special Bonus:
Visit CBGB Lounge's website. Free registration to watch a clip of Magneta Lane's live performance (approx. 10 minutes).

Buy the Constant Lover EP from Emusic.

Magneta Lane Homepage