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The 21^st Century is a seven-piece indie pop band based out of Berkeley, CA, that blends the chamber-pop orchestrations of Brian Wilson and The Zombies, the clever poetry of Leonard Cohen, the energy of The E Street Band, and the playful optimism of Belle & Sebastian. Frontman Bevan Herbekian’s distinctive melodies and off-beat lyrics lay atop intricate arrangements that feature a driving rhythm section, jangly guitars, warm four-part vocal harmonies, and a dynamic horn section, resulting in a sound that is unique, yet instantly familiar, and impressive in both concert and recordings.

In October 2010, The 21^st Century raised nearly $11,000 on Kickstarter.com to fund the recording of their debut EP, which was recorded at the world-class Sonic Ranch Studios near El Paso, Texas. In February 2011, the band made the difficult decision to part ways with their producer – a two-time Grammy winner who has worked with artists such as Paul McCartney – after he drastically altered the songs during the mixing process. The band then spent most of 2011 working to restore these recordings. Finally, on January 6^th, 2012, The 21^st Century released their debut EP The City with a sold-out release show at San Francisco’s Red Devil Lounge.

The City stands as a testament to The 21^st Century’s ambitious musical vision, and to its perseverance. Each song on the EP speaks of youthful exuberance, friendship, courtship, hardship, reconciliation with adulthood, and the poetry of everyday life. Its backdrop: San Francisco. The 21^st Century is currently promoting The City, planning a trip to Austin for SXSW and a summer tour, and preparing songs for their first full-length – a concept album tentatively titled The Magic of True Love.

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