Who? Brooklyn-based foursome Like Vultures was born out of keys player Karl Demarest and vocalist Jay Foos' long distance musical collaboration. Exchanging tracks via both email and snail mail from New York to Texas, the pair wrote what was to later be Like Vultures' song library. Expanding this DIY project Foos and Demarest joined forces with sister Mia Foos (keys/vocals) and long time friend Scott Robertson -- all of whom now share a cozy Brooklyn apartment, which doubles as a home studio and practice space.

What's the Deal? Complex synth-saturated arrangements augmented by effect heavy vocals and catchy beats brings the heedless dance appeal to critical mass. With their 2007 self-released EP, Like Vultures abandons their affection for angry guitars and teenage angst of their younger years to take on a duet of synthesizers and attack a vocal styling more akin to emo than the similarly spirited dance band brethren. The seeming naiveté of their sound on tracks like "PW" and "Listen to the City Sounds" paints Like Vultures as Shy Child's younger and not yet jaded sibling still striving for depth.

Fun Fact: The band's Brooklyn abode lies in such close proximity to an above ground subway station that evening commuters are often treated to a free Like Vultures gig. 

Now Hear This:
Like Vultures - "PW" DOWNLOAD MP3

On the Web:
Like Vultures at MySpace

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