Marvelous Toy

I have been following a band called Marvelous Toy. They are a Folk, Los Angeles-based band made up of:

Jordan Hudock - Vocals, guitar, and keys;
Ny Lee - Keys, glockenspiel, and vocals;
Franck Fiser - Drums; and
Cody Hudock - Keys

I was listening to their EP All is Quiet the other day, but realized that the songs sound much better when played by themselves, alone, one at a time. They are nonetheless, a very talented group of musicians. They remind me of the earlier Okkervil River--I do not like OR's really old sound, though, they have grown instrumentally and lyrically, in a very good way. So, I type: look out for Marvelous Toy, for they are out there and they should be given a chance.

On Monday, October 27th, they will be playing a live set in DJ Hinterwelle's radio show Raucous Hedonism from KSPC 88.7 FM's basement (Claremont Colleges Radio Station); which you can stream online from here. They are set to play at 5PM. On Thursday, October 30th, they are playing a gig at R Bar, in Los Angeles at 8PM, if you are interested in seeing them live. Here, check out their myspace, and their website.

Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast

"There are things known and things unknown, and in between..." is of course, music. The previous quote is from Jim Morrison, from The Doors.


I was listening to a rival radio station. I say rival radio station because it is not my campus's radio station, KSPC. I will not name this Washington University radio station because I like KSPC, and because I am part of KSPC. Ha! Yes, I am a KSPC DJ. I know, who would have thought? Well, that's not THAT important, I am also part of their public affairs show, which is more straight journalism than our current newspaper.


So, I was listening to the waves, and a band that I had not heard of took its turn, and played. Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast--yes, I know, the name is long and preposterously preposterous--but do not let that shake you off.

The band comes from the amazing city of Los Angeles, and is made up of two different sections, yes, you guessed right, Imaad Wasif is one person (vocals/guitar), and Two Part Beast is actually composed of two people: Bobb Bruno (bass/keyboards) and Adam Garcia (drums).

How to classify them? They are between something quasi-psychedelic with a tiny hint of Band of Horses. Does this make sense? Hahaha. Possibly not. I won't change my previous description, but I read that he can be compared to Elliot Smith, perhaps because of the acoustic guitar. Then again, I could say that they remind me of Jose Gonzalez, but that would be a stretch, would it not?


They have a new album Strange Hexes. I listened to the song "The Oracle" which I really like, considering that I am typing about them.


Check them out at their myspaceand at their webpage.


They are currently touring in LA, here's all the information you need to know:


Wed, April 16, Los Angeles, CA, Charlie O's IW w/ Two Part Beast (midnight). w/ Darker My Love/Crystal Antlers

Sun, April 20, Los Angeles, CA,
an evening of acoustic performances...presented by Cold Sweat Records.
Anders & Woods, Warpaint, Imaad Wasif (solo acoustic).
at White Trash Charms...1951 N. Hillhurst Ave...323.666.9585...7PM.

Tues, April 22, Los Angeles, CA, The Echo IW w/ Two Part Beast. w/ Indian Jewelry/The Muslims




-C.S.H.