Right now there seems to be a general celebration of bands that challenge and distort genre conventions. Why hasn’t Brasstronaut hit people’s radar? If you’re looking for a band that turns well-established genres upside down, one listen to Mt. Chimaera proves that the band is not only creative and talented, but able to create songs that are at once strikingly original, yet accessible. (Note that the music video used here is actually for an older song entitled Old World Lies.)

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I was very fortunate to speak to Brasstronaut earlier this year, right before their show in Toronto. These four are not only very talented musicians, but well-spoken individuals, and will be releasing their first LP in October. If you’re getting tired of indie rock, Brasstronaut is like a breath of fresh air. Check them out at www.brasstronaut.com and myspace.com/brasstronaut.

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