Instrumental Analysis — Photo By Shervin LainezWhen I started this site 3 years ago, there was a DC band that caught my attention. Armed with wit and killer hooks, The Hard Tomorrows, were poised for good things. Then, in the summer of 2007, they vanished. Fast forward two ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Peelander-Z @ the Studio @ Webster Hall - May 16, 2009 (by Chris La Putt) tonight in NYC * Les Paul @ Iridium * Green Day @ Bowery Ballroom * The Roots @ Highline Ballroom * The XYZ Affair &... more info

Buzzgrinder — Needless to say, we're big fans of The XYZ Affair at Buzzgrinder for a while now. But those dudes are always giving us more of a reason to love them. Whether it's because they're nice guys, can get formerly semi-famous Nickelodeon stars to be in a mu... more info

Pasta Primavera — Stereogum is on top of it once again - the other day they brought to light 2 Summer Jams from a favorite of mine, The XYZ Affair.  These catchy, witty, anthemic pop rock guys do it again with these “jams” indeed.  They hooked me before with... more info

Allmusic Blog — The XYZ Affair recently released two new songs, “No One That You Love Will Ever Die” and “Sock You In The Face With Love,” as free digital downloads. The former track was produced Ben Allen, the same man behind Merriweather Post Pavilion’s ... more info

Altsounds — New York's The XYZ Affair have come a long way since lead singer Alex Feder's high school demos that make up their roots. Originally forming out of New York University's basketball Pep Band, the band solidified their current lineup – Feder ... more info

Stereogum — When it comes to bands named for 18th century diplomatic debacles, Brooklyn's the XYZ Affair easily make our top ten. JK they win. They're best remembered for corralling our favorite Nickelodeon all-stars for their "All My Friends" clip, but have ste... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — There so many awesome shows going down this weekend, I thought I woud give you my recommendations: FRIDAY: Tindersticks at Brooklyn Masonic Temple Gil Mantera’s Party Dream at Europa Handsome Furs, Iran, Hundred In The Hands at Mercury Lounge Pete... more info

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Buzzgrinder — We're bringing our old pals The XYZ Affair to the Nachbar with local boys Chemic. The best part of this lovely evening is that it's free. That's right — FREE! And maybe the band will treat us to the rad dance moves displayed in the video for E... more info