AFGHAN RAIDERS at Tonic

Hard to put into a corner, Las Vegas-based duo AFGHAN RAIDERS take a little here and there from house, glam, hip-hop, and disco, combining it all into a visceral live show that has audiences both shaking asses and banging heads.

The band recently released their debut EP, “FUTURE THINKERS / SOLID GOLD,” under their own label and music blog, Badical Beats. Since then, they’ve been blowing minds with their over-the-top energy and outrageous live antics, sharing the stage with artists like YACHT, Classixx, Wallpaper, Broken Spindles, and Metronomy.

Mikey and Beans’ biggest contemporary influences include DFA, Digitalism, Madlib, LCD Soundsystem, and Animal Collective. Always looking for new inspiration and keeping their ears to the ground for new, fresh sounds, both members spend time everyday researching and blogging about the latest and greatest in music from all genres, which explains why Afghan Raiders’ music tends to blend many different genres with ease.

In just a short period of time, Afghan Raiders have garnered a hefty following and played several notable shows in the US including the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City (2008), the SXSW Music Festival in Austin (2009), and the West Coast circuit.

This summer the band unleashed their hard-hitting remix for The Faint’s “Mirror Error” as well as their tweaked-out, club-heavy remix for Phoenix’s hit single “1901″ to support their new single, “Admiral’s Doorbell” with the b-side “Morphine Dream”.

The duo has a handful of West Coast tour dates planned this summer including a Reno stop on Saturday, July 25 where they will play Tonic Lounge along with Pigeon John’s side project Rootbeer.

Afghan Raiders – July 25

Tonic Lounge

231 W 2nd St

Reno, NV 89501‏

http://www.myspace.com/tonicrocks

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