Radio K presents LOOKBOOK
LOOKBOOK
Lookbook was formed in mid-2008 by Maggie Morrison (Digitata) and Grant Cutler (Passions, Tomhanks) in Minneapolis. Combining Cutler’s sparkling, synth-laden sounds and sparse guitar with Morrison’s Pat Benatar-meets-Chrissie Hynde vocals, the band garnered rave reviews and an energetic following for a sound that’s at once familiar and unique. Though the band counts Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Phil Collins as inspiration, Lookbook’s new-old electro sound has found critical acclaim for its leaner, more minimalist take on ‘80s new wave.
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The critically-acclaimed band was named “Picked to Click” in 2008 and “Best New Band” in 2009 by Village Voice-owned weekly Twin Cities publication City Pages; has opened for the likes of Junior Boys, Tapes ‘N Tapes, and Solid Gold; and is receiving regular rotation on Twin Cities-based NPR station 89.3 The Current. Most recently, its song “True to Form” was written up on Pitchfork.
NYTEOWL
Nyteowl is Minneapolis, MN artist, producer, and DJ Jeremiah Conlon. The Nyteowl sound is personified by melodic synth heavy songs and crooning vocals. 2011 showcases a sound more inspired by late 70's and early 80's Detroit RnB, more than their electro contemporaries, taking from funk, disco, and boogie. In 2008, Nyteowl had 2 remixes chosen by Boombass and Zdar of French electronic music pioneers Cassius (EMI/Virgin/Astralwerks) from a pool of 500+ remixes for a project called the Cassius Workshop.
