The iOs
In Sunday Songs
Label: Kanine Records
In stores: May 16

The iOs, a New York five piece dubbed “nu garde” by the Village Voice, are full of new wavy power pop, boy-girl lyrics and an affinity for the Rentals, Cardigans and Weezer.

Building on the success of their five-track Center and Stop EP, the group is launching their first full length, In Sunday Songs, next month with a bright synthy future planned as the group attempts to escape the NY and CA touring circuits.

Favorites on the new disc include the laid back Clash cool of single “Resident Alien” and my I swear to God this is Friends of P - Pt. 2 reaction to “Come True.” Remember that song? “If you’re friends of P, well then you’re friends with me. If you’re down with P, then you’re down with P.” Forgot all about that one.

The iOs are more Tron than Matrix, and it’s up to you if that’s a good thing.