Today I'm going to focus on one interesting release that hits close to home.
Rising Columbia, S.C. star Toro Y Moi will hit Durham's Duke Coffehouse on Friday for an impromptu show, only three days after the release of their debut full-length. That Causers of This arrives during a frenzy of such music. Animal Collective's last salvo was one of the most heralded releases of last year, and artists in the genre from Dan Deacon to MGMT continue to grow in popularity. But after my one free listen on Lala, Toro Y Moi stand out. This is because they are not limited by the confines of their genre. Staying true to its sweet pop roots, the outfit combines more popular electronic sounds with stop-and-go modulation of dub step, creating a sound that remains accessible while never ceasing to be sonically adventurous. So check out the songs the band has up on MySpace, and see them live Friday at Durham's Duke Coffeehouse. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and costs $5 for non-Duke students.
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