DIY

VINYL FORMAT. On black vinyl. DIY is Pop Noir's debut single, and features the tracks "DIY" b|w "In Like a Lion." Pop Noir's distinctive sound - shimmering streams of chiming guitar cascading over deep, dark undercurrents of bass and drums - was born in the drizzle of Manchester, England, and seasoned in the sunshine of Southern California, as were Joe and Luke McGarry, the 21-year-old British twins who head up the L.A. indie dancerockers. Luke, the younger by 45 minutes, plays bass and keyboards, and takes the main vocal duties, while guitarist Joe handles backing vocals, programming and production. The brothers formed Pop Noir while still students at the prestigious Orange County High School of the Arts, the duo debuting in late 2004 with a show in an abandoned indoor skatepark in Costa Mesa. Building a following at all-ages venues throughout Southern California, they soon progressed to playing the indie rock clubs of Silverlake and Hollywood. The brothers recruited drummer Nico Saavedra; the Chilean's thundering style has added an extra dimension to the music, and brought a visceral power to Pop Noir's all-action live show.