Friday, Sept 2nd IMU & CiTR present Bongo Beat Records recording artists Cinderpop & Man of The Year (from Portland) double CD release party with Oceanic + Portico at The RAILWAY CLUB, 579 Dunsmuir Street - (604) 681-1625

CINDERPOP's distorted to pastoral, melancholic to whimsical, melodic power pop is "blessed with amazing songwriting ability and one of the strongest rhythm sections of any group."

MAN OF THE YEAR - Portland's quartet-formerly-known-as-Lolly deliver pristine, boyish vocals, fresh melodies and flawless harmonies, distinguishing this organic pop from the saccharine-sweet variety. Their tunes are marked with the sort of super-stereophonic production associated with popular Britpop acts -- not surprising given that the band was produced by Tony Lash, known for his work on the similarly styled first two albums by fellow Portlanders the Dandy Warhols.

OCEANIC draws more inspiration from the electronic and groove based music worlds than from traditional rock n' roll. Their fusion of ambient guitars, samples and keyboard textures captures the mind while their relentless rhythms move the body.

PORTICO - Tight songs and a big sound from past and present members of Pluteous and Trains Across The Sea, Portico's musical touchstones include Blonde Redhead, Tortoise and Slint.