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Nightmare of You started 2009 off with a 'bang' by headlining Brooklyn on the 18th of this month. Among other things, they've visited DC and have a slew of other stops lined up come April (tour dates below). The band has also leaked some studio footage, including some music to a few songs, one of which is called "Gavi". From what it sounds, Nightmare of You's sound has developed itself a bit.

Some of the lyrics include:

I'm making up all of this honey, I'll give you anything you want, but it has to
cost money...

The special part about Nightmare of You are the constant sexual plays on words and adrenaline tickling melodies throughout their music. As most of their previous music from their self-titled album showed, this album will most likely include much of the same - musings of daydreams about women and long-lost lovers and quite a bit of that pick-me-up attitude they've been revered for by their fans.

MP3: Nightmare of You - You're Very Dear To Me (buy)

The videos below include some of the band's studio recordings and after watching the entire thing, I would say that this next album will have much of that same great sound the band bridged with their Bang EP, featuring one of favorite NMOY songs "I Was Never A Normal Boy". Below the two videos are upcoming tour dates featuring their last show for two months up in Boston, MA. They will be headlining a tour on the remaining dates in the UK as well, so if you see them coming your way, they're a must-see!





Tour Dates:
Jan 29 - The Middle East Boston, Massachusetts
Apr 18 2009 - The Peel Kingston
Apr 19 2009 - Joiners Arms Southampton
Apr 20 2009 - Barfly Birmingham
Apr 21 2009 - Roadhouse Manchester
Apr 22 2009 - The Tunnels Aberdeen
Apr 23 2009 - King Tuts Glasgow
Apr 24 2009 - The Corporation Sheffield
Apr 25 2009 - Rock City Nottingham
Apr 26 2009 - The Cavern Exeter
Apr 27 2009 - The Engine Rooms Brighton
Apr 28 2009 - Water Rats London

You have to believe us when we tell you, there's nothing horrid about Nightmare of You, as their name may imply. They're lyrics are mainly about being over obsessive about women, but their style is light and poppy, and will surely liven up your week.

The New York City-based band has just posted a new song on their MySpace page, which is actually one of their older B-sides called, "You Don't Have To Tell Me". The song sounds just as good as anything else I've heard from them. And while we're at it, here's the demo of NMOY's "I Want To Be Buried In Your Back Yard" (video below), called "Yuengling".

MP3: Nightmare of You - You Don't Have To Tell Me
MP3: Nightmare of You - Yuengling

As more tour dates are posted month by month, NMOY continues to grow in popularity and their tour has been eating up the East Coast slowly, but surely. They've really played a ton of shows in the past month or so in the Northeast and it continues as it moves South in April. The band plans on a full US tour, so no matter where you are, they will be near. Don't be lethargic, go and support one of MUFs favorite bands!

Buy Nightmare of You On iTunes!

Video: Nightmare of You - My Name Is Trouble


Video: Nightmare of You - I Want To Be Buried In Your Back Yard

If you haven't gotten to check these guys out yet, they're one of our favorites here at MUF. If you're just lucky enough to be in the northeast in the coming month of March, Nightmare of You will be playing eight shows from Massachusettes to Maryland from the 1st to the 14th, and that includes our hometown of Philadelphia of course. Edison Glass will also be touring with NMOY promoting their latest album Time Is Fiction. Be sure to check them out!

MP3: Nightmare of You - I Was Never A Normal Boy (buy)

Check Out Nightmare of You On iTunes!

From their MySpace post yesterday:

Hello friends - We are finished confirming all of the dates for this little northeast jaunt and the complete listing can be found below. I tried to include relevant links for venue information and ticket purchase to help the cause. Edison Glass will be joining us for a few shows so be sure to check them out because they are rad. The Dance Party will be joining us in Baltimore and they are also stoke city so don't sleep on them either. Other lineups TBA shortly and we will be mixing it up from show to show. That means if you want to come to ALL of the shows you wont see the same show twice :) My work here is done. No more hyperlinks. Back to analog sounds.

Peace and Love. - NOY

MARCH 1 -FRAMINGHAM, MA - CIVIC LEAGUE AUDITORIUM
MARCH 4 - PROVIDENCE, RI - THE LIVING ROOM
MARCH 5 - HARTFORD, CT - WEBSTER UNDERGROUND
MARCH 9 - ALBANY, NY- JACK RABBIT SLIMS
MARCH 11 - BALTIMORE, MD -THE OTTOBAR Tickets HERE
MARCH 12 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - TROCADERO BALCONY TICKETSHERE
MARCH 13 -LONG ISLAND, NY - THE CRAZY DONKEY
MARCH 14 - RIDGEWOOD, NJ - BLEND BAR Tickets available now! HERE

More dates just announced!

Apr 01 2008 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, New Jersey
Apr 03 2008 The Handlebar Greenville, South Carolina
Apr 05 2008 The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia
Apr 06 2008 The Social Orlando, Florida
Apr 07 2008 1982 Bar Gainesville, Florida
Apr 08 2008 The Orpheum- Tampa, Florida
Apr 09 2008 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, North Carolina
Apr 10 2008 The School Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Apr 12 2008 Grog Shop Cleveland, Ohio

In case you're wondering, that acronym stands for Nightmare of You and has nothing to do with loud, nightmarish music. In fact, NMOY may be the most uplifting band I've ever listened to. If you haven't listened to this NYC bands' first self-titled release Nightmare Of You, then you're missing out.


Three years later, after touring the country over, NMOY is back with (a) Bang, their fabulous five song follow-up.

NMOY makes feel-good music. If you're in a bad mood, throw these guys on and the mood will be lifted. They're a personal favorite of mine, of course, which is why they made my first official post. Why so? The lyrics are honest, the peppiness is refreshing and they use a synthesizer for a few of their songs. But NMOY is mainly a playful guitar, bass with a simple drumset. The vocals and harmonics are the foundation here.

As for Bang, the EP is fantastic. It doesn't fit in with their first LP, but song such as "I Don't Want To Dance Anymore" and especially "I Was Never A Normal Boy" should fit your fancy. If you're looking for a great introduction song to NMOY, listen to my personal favorite, "My Name Is Trouble".