Turning heads with bohemian, Stevie Nicks-like looks and a woozy, art-rock brand of psychedelia, the all-girl quartet Warpaint proves that they can indie-rock out with the best of them.

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  1. Made up of Emily Kokal (vocals/guitar), Theresa Wayman (vocals/guitar), Jenny Lee Lindberg (bassist/vocals), and Stella Mozgawa (drums/keyboards), L.A.-based experimental art-rockers Warpaint are creating a dreamy, hypnotic sound that is turning heads. While their claim to fame might be that actress Shannyn Sossamon used to play drums in the band and current Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, once slung his ax in the band -- it makes for good copy -- the band is proving above and beyond any press beat-points that its ethereal and evocative musical pedigree is here to stay (it doesn't hurt when you're asked to play Lollapalooza before your first record is even out). The magical psychedelia displayed on the... More»

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