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arcade OCTOBER 17 2008 • 12 the spirit of . It's as iflead singer Nathan Willett is perpetually and sloppily inebriated, balanc- SU D Y continued ing on the precipice of drunken brilliance and drunken oblivion. His stage presence is controlled, but with a passion and fervor that's remarkable. still feminine voice lends powerful sound to every tune she tack- Their latest release (, 2008) stays true to the foundation they built musically in 2006's Rob- les. The Vettes do carry around some '80s influence, but it's tem- bers and Cowards. Voodoo audiences are sure to be impressed with their set for this year's show. Count on a pered with a modern sensibility that saves the music from falling little bit of absurdity and a lot of indie brilliance. -AmyHoliday into kitsch-ville. Fans ofDepeche Mode, the Cranberries and New Wave music in general will dig the Vettes at this year's Voodoo Fest. Known for its showmanship and manic energy, the band is certain to put on a kickass live show. Don't miss the ethereal meandering of 1:50-2:50 at Playstation/Billboard.com stage "Flame" on Voodoo Fest's main Web site. - F.G. Lupe Fiasco has been showing New Orleans a lot oflove lately, speaking at. last year's Hip Hop for Hope community forum and now taking the stage again at this year's Voodoo fest. Originally from Chicago, ill., Lupe first introduced himself to the music world in 2006 when his critically acclaimed Food & Liquor was released. He surprised local fans again that year, per- 12:00-12:50 at Playstation/Billboard.com stage forming with Kanye West at . He returned to Chicago again this past summer, playing at Lollapalooza - this time without having to share a stage with Kanye. Lupe consistently puts on a great show and is a crowd pleaser, playing not only his most re- cent releases, but old favorites as well. - Clare Austen-Smith

4:30-5:30 at Bingo! Parlour stage Formed in 1981 by and , The are still going strong over 20 years later. Their music combines . clectron- ica and heavy metal and also relies on sound manipulation to create a unique brand of music - really, there isn't anything to compare it to. Relatively low on the radar of mainstream music, only one of their has gone gold and their single "Pepper; released in 1996, is the only one to date that has reached the number one spot on Billboard's Modem Rock Top 100 chart. Don't let that deter you from check- ing them out - they're known for chaotic high-energy shows and do not look to dis- appoint at this year's Voodoo Fest. - CAS. I 5:35-6:35 at WWOZ/SoCo stage

Tokyo Police Club released its debut album, , earlier this year to significant accJaim. The record breathes new life in•o the indie \\rith quick moving rhythms and clean vocals from frontman Dave Monks. The Canadian natives combine some of the edgier elements of The Strokes \\rith a few melodies that echo The Killers. Almost all of their songs are under the three-min- ute mark, but still manage to make lasting impressions, \\ith notable tracks like "Tessellate," "Nature of the Experiment" and "In a Cave." The band got their start pla)ing smaller clubs and music festivals, eventually garnering enough attention to earn a gig on "The David Letterman Show" in 2007. has spent the last month touring with \Veezer. - B.C.

R&B bves, and the proof 12:20-1:50 at Voodoo stage is in the eJi.-plo- It was 2007 that saw the launching of Cold War Kids to legitimate international fame. Once "Hang Me Up sive sounds of To Dry", was introduced worldwide, this four-man band from California made a splash in the realm of indie Sharon Jones rock. and the Dap Anxious punk lyrics. spare drums and European polka characterize their sound. Their influences indude Kings, who the Black Keys. \'\'1tite Stripes and . Swaggei-,jagged and loose are all words that seem to embody proudly carrr on the funky sounds of the '70s. The band took otfin 2005 and has been touring the nation eveT since, rising on the reputation of their awesome funk and R&"B music and the electric energ·f of their stage show. They arc retro and proud ofit, even recording their studio music with analog instead of digi- tal methods. Jones' voice is the epitome of female power: she's got enough soul for everyone in the audience. James Brown devotees absolutely can't miss this act. Check out the independent fire of WNobody's ｂ ｡ ｢ ｹ ｾ and the resigned, evocative soul ofwHumble ｍ ･ ｾ - F.G.

7:10-9:00 at Voodoo stage R.E.M. is a group right out of the '80s, with three middle-aged men singing about the en- vironment and politics through folksy rock ballads. And while they may seem out of place at this year's Voodoo Fest, R.F 1. is sure to compensate \\rith its musical quirkiness. Although it'll surely be the end of the world (as we know it) if R.E.M. ever produces an al- bum like the famous self-titled R.E.M from 1987, their latest release (Acceleration, March 2008) shows signs of the same kind ofinward lyrical aggression. It's hinged on political pas- sions with emotional turmoil, and the sound is more ominous and acoustic than ever be- fore. Although the original drummer Bill Ber- ry will be absent, rest assured that they will still deliver a noteworthy performance. Blend together the musical angst of a couple of old guys, a whole bunch of sloppy drunk specta- tors and a recent album release and you've got yourself a show. - AH.

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