Meet the new British Invasion, same as the old British Invasion. Well, sort of. While there’s plenty of Blur, Beatles and Britpop to the latest crop, there’s also some boogie, bass and feedback.
Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Four guys from Reading whose “We Are Rockstars” is the equivalent of binging on Red Bull and vodka and speaker-blowing New Order remixes by Daft Punk.
The Cribs
America should embrace anything Johnny Marr does (note: Electronic is the exception) and Marr just joined the Cribs. They’ve been around a few years but recently hit it big in England with single “Men’s Needs,” which will give you an idea of their Britpop take on punk.
The Heavy
New British music that’s totally un-British. The soul/rock/hip-hop foursome’s “That Kind of Man” is Curtis Mayfield resurrected without sounding retro.
These New Puritans
Dancey but edgy like a good British electro pop outfit should be, this quartet - playing Monday at Great Scott - are like fellow countrymen the Klaxons only way less awful. “Elvis” is a great download if you’re into abrasive, Kangol-sporting, shout-in-your-face dance rock.
The Ting Tings
This female frontwoman/male drummer duo - playing June 19 at Great Scott - is into the cheerleading beats of the Go Team! (good) and Tony Basil (very, very bad).
