Ex-Twin City transplants, Strange Names, nail a period of the ’80s that most acts ignore in favor of more popular flair with more accessibility. French Kiss Records’ latest act hones in on the weirdo/geeky homage on their latest single, “UFO.” Bands like Tom Tom Club, Liquid Liquid and ’80s Frank Zappa immediately come to mind with the female vocal samples. Listen to their first single, “Into Me,” below and look for the trio’s forthcoming album “Data” to be released February 23.(Purchase here)
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