"Bursting forth from a cloud of purple smoke and heavenly lights, Norman, Oklahoma band The Neighborhood came into existence sometime in the fall of 2004. The trio stumbled out of the haze disoriented and confused, but unified in their one desire: to create great music.

In the years since this explosive beginning, The Neighborhood (members: Matt Duckworth, Eric Mai, and Philip Rice) has matured into a successful young band with a loyal fanbase and a captivating live show. Some of their songs will enchant you with their angelic melodies, and others will bring you straight to the front of the stage, forcing you to move to their erratic, energetic dance rock beats.

Their sound defies genres – it's experimental yet accessible; powerfully orchestral, but never pretentious. It can be enjoyed just as easily surrounded by candles in darkness as in the middle of a sweaty, dancing mass of people – and is best played loudly in either case.

The Neighborhood recorded their first EP, The Beginnings and Endings in March of 2005 with Carl Amburn (Traindodge, Chainsaw Kittens) at Mousetrap Studios. They are currently putting the finishing touches on their next, as yet untitled, release, which they have been working on with Trent Bell (The Flaming Lips, The Starlight Mints). Look for it Spring/Summer of 2007."

From http://www.theneighborhoodlovesyou.com/

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