The Moog "You Raised A Vampire"

When Budapest’s THE MOOG started to play music, they had no idea that they were about to set off on a journey that would eventually whisk them far across the seas, release them into a whirlwind of rock ‘n’ roll and land them on America’s doorstep as one of the first Hungarian rock bands signed to an American label. THE MOOG are an explosive combination of alternative rock, 60s garage, and art punk/pop made unique by the band’s catchy Eastern European rock ‘n roll touch.

The new single, “You Raised A Vampire” is being released on 7" clear gold vinyl and is the ultimate garage-goth dance rocker for the 21st Century, with its dramatic interplay of theatrical vocals, Moog synthesizer hooks, double-picked electric guitars and disco-infused hi-hat and drum action. The song is an ode to romantic love with vampiric aspirations and re-introduces The Moog to the world as the premier rock band from Eastern Europe.

If the A-side doesn't leave a deep bite mark in the neck of the current rock scene, how about a Bauhaus classic for the B-side? THE MOOG sinks their teeth into “The Passion Of Lovers” – the UK band’s 1981 gem - and make it their own. Their arrangement so impressed Bauhaus/Love & Rockets bassist/vocalist David J that he joined in and added backing vocals, bass harmonica, and the stamp of art-rock authenticity that only an original Bauhaus member can provide.

JAY-Z "RUN THIS TOWN" (FEAT. KANYE WEST & RIHANNA)

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Air "Do The Joy" (2009)

"Got kind of a James Bond on valium intro, with those sinewy Moogs."

"Takes me back to the weirdness/awesomeness of 10000 Hz Legend."

"The first single from Air's Pocket Symphony followup Love 2 doesn't sound especially joyful (or maybe I just don't get the French)."

"Do The Joy" has a cartoon vibe to it, but its underlayed with something smoother and topped with differently pitched robot and spoken voices. You can have it for your collection if you head to www.aircheology.com, wait around for the animations to go through their cycle, and type in your relevant information.

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