This Saturday night The Tulsa Project‘s very own Independent Cause presents its first ever “New Music Showcase”. The show takes place at Eclipse (6th street one block east of Peoria in the heart of the Pearl District) at 9pm, and features four up-and-coming local acts: Lunar City, Low Litas, The Parakeet Chiefs, and Ruby Blume. Haven’t checked them out yet? That’s what we’re here for. This week we’re featuring acts from the show. Without further ado, here’s two of our extra-talented featured artists.

Low Litas

IC calls them “a shoegazey girl group” with “[a] multi-layered, heavily affected, moody brand of pop”. I think that pretty much sums them up. There’s more than a little bit of that late-90s noise pop vibe operating just below the surface here — crunchy, spaced-out guitars, echoing drums, swelling synthesizers — but overlayed by Mandii Larsen’s powerful, melodic voice. Check out Low Litas in the above clip, on their myspace page, and perhaps most importantly, this weekend at Eclipse.

The Parakeet Chiefs

“The Chiefs are a throwback to a simpler time, when backing harmonies, muted strumming and sock hops set the tone. That’s right, were talking about a Doowop/Rockabilly/Birth of Rock and Roll band complete with skinny ties.” – IC

That’s right. They play wearing suits and ties, playing upright basses and seafoam green guitars. Way to class it up, guys. Check out their facebook page.

So come out to Eclipse on Saturday — a good time shall be had by all. And did I mention it’s for a good cause? All proceeds from the door benefit TGAS. Read more about the event, and the bands involved, on Independent Cause.

Stay Tuned! Tomorrow we’ll profile the other two bands playing the showcase: Lunar City and Ruby Blume.

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