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The Joy Formidable Destroys The Mayan Theater (In a Good Way)

Published in Live Reviews
Thursday, 15 March 2012 12:39
In the modern rock music world, it is rare to find a female front person who is also an instrumentalist, let alone a talented one. But there are exceptions to every rule, and in this case, the exception is The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan. Not only does the UK-dwelling chanteuse possess an amazing set of pipes, but she can also wail on guitar. A...
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An Interview with The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan

Published in Interviews
Monday, 12 March 2012 16:27
Since the debut of The Joy Formidable’s first EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, in early 2009, the UK-based trio hasn’t stopped to take a breath. Led by the feisty vocalist/guitarist, Ritzy Bryan, the alternative/dream pop outfit has spent the last three years primarily on the road, stopping only to record its debut LP The Big Roar in 2011, and its s...
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The Joy Formidable & The Lonely Forest Prove To Be A Formidable Live Pair at Webster Hall

Published in Live Reviews
Monday, 02 May 2011 13:00
In what has to be the most elaborate stage setup I've ever seen executed in New York with a venue NOT named Madison Square Garden, The Joy Formidable took the stage at Webster Hall Friday evening, complete with antique furniture, a full-length mirror, candlelight, 15 life-sized plastic cats and a gong. Yes, a real gong. But more on that later. ...
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The Joy Formidable Plays to a Packed Crowd, but Grouplove Stands Out

Published in Live Reviews
Wednesday, 17 November 2010 14:00
Last night, the packed crowd at The Bowery Ballroom was in for a treat. The Dig, Grouplove, and The Joy Formidable, three groups of varying notoriety but consistent musicianship, were about to step onstage. As it turned out, the tastiest treat wouldn’t be saved for last. The Dig opened the night, and they played a hell of a show. Their sound is ...
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