Hysterics are a neo-psychedelic pop rock outfit from Brooklyn. The first time I saw them was last April at Warsaw when they opened for Regina Spektor. Warsaw was far from filled when they took the stage, but when they started playing, it was musical crush at first listen. The young men who make up Hysterics captured my attention with their modern twist on classic sounds. They sound more like The Beatles and The Zombies than any of the indie rock acts currently floating around. Their music is genre-bending pop, and the careful listener will hear elements of blues, soul, and rock n’ roll.Hysterics received a lot of hype, and even a “You Hear It First” spot on MTV courtesy of their music being posted on the blog Music For Robots. The band was signed to V2 Records for a bit before V2 decided to go into catalogues. According to their myspace, they plan on self-releasing their album.

You should go see them live, especially if you long for an escape from a lot of the nasal whining going on in music. They’ll provide some refreshing ooohing and aaahing as an antidote. They come across as young veterans, blending elements from the good old days of yore with modern exuberance. I think the guys of Hysterics have a fun road ahead of them.

If you’re in the NY area, you can catch them tomorrow night at Pianos. (158 Ludlow at Stanton; 21+, $8) Be sure to check out their official site and stream some songs at their myspace.

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