The Animators

http://theanimators.com

The Animators create modern popular music. Devon Copley and Alex Wong became the Animators in 2002, beginning as a bicoastal duo. With a broad range of influences encompassing both Simon & Garfunkel and the Postal Service, and featuring pop arrangements in the vein of the Arcade Fire, they swiftly became favorites in the American singer-songwriter scene. Bassist Phil Galitzine joined the band in fall 2003 and drummer Kevin Rice in fall 2004.

The Animators' new album, "How We Fight," was released in April 2006 and is currently in rotation on over 100 college and independent radio stations nationwide. The group has toured across America and as far afield as Singapore, sharing stages with the likes of Norah Jones, the Bravery, Gavin DeGraw, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Mike Viola. Their songs have been featured on MTV's The Real World, XM Satellite Radio and numerous independent films. "Impressive ... unique and inspired." (All Music Guide, four stars)

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