The Modern Airline Brooklyn, New York
Bringing new wave to audiences since 2008, coming to life at Brooklyn's Southpaw, they've continued to perform and record, with WFMU's Evan "Funk" Davies selecting their single "Bus Trapped Underground" as one of the top ten singles of 2016. Since then an ever-growing list of radio DJs continue to spin their jagged tracks, as they inspire crowds live at new clubs like Brooklyn's Mama Tried. ... more
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