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Times New Viking Leads a Lo-Fi Indie Resurgencenew

The drummer and vocalist for Times New Viking realized early on in his studies that regimented lectures in art history and brush-stroke fundamentals weren't going to satisfy his creative impulses. So Adam Elliott did what disillusioned students do best -- he dropped out.
The Georgia Straight  |  Jenny Charlesworth  |  11-24-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Times New Viking Rejects the Indie Rock Crownnew

One part pop-music classicism and one equal part DIY static, Times New Viking has been credited with reorienting underground rock away from the dance punk and self-indulgent freak folk that has dominated to a rawer, more immediate sound.
Dig Boston  |  Nick Feeley  |  06-26-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

How One Ohio City Got Revenge with the Crappiest Music Sub-genre Evernew

Music authorities and health officials alike are concerned that the shitgaze (named for it's resemblance to shoegaze and because, well, it sounds shitty) may be a new low for even the most snobbish indie-rock fans.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Seth Combs  |  06-11-2008  |  Music

Sign o' the Timesnew

Trio of art school grads Times New Viking forge a new absurdist rock aesthetic—and revive the cassingle.
Columbus Alive  |  Stephen Slaybaugh  |  08-25-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

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