The New Up

With powerhouse vocals, a searing lead guitar, progressive flute, ethereal electronics and a thundering rhythm section, The New Up has forged an enticing and explosive new sound. Described as "trippy new wave" with songs that "move with a seething, aggressive kind of dream logic" (The Chicago Reader) or simply "an intriguing combination of styles" (The Onion), this San Francisco five-piece is impressing critics and audiences alike with potent, polished recordings and electric performances that feature well-crafted originals, discerning covers and inspired improvisations.