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Not since the late Great Mutant Skywheel has such a detectably educated assembly of talented musicians provided an entertainment factor commensurate with the impressive pedigree... redolent of Stereolab, Lamb, and Mono, with comparably crisp hi-fi (truthfully, the entire production here is beyond reproach, remarkably by the band itself) ... when the twins switch off the synths and open those violin cases, they may as well conceal tommy guns.

Stone Scruggs
Music Monthly
05.27.05


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Washington Post | October 2005

Washington Post

October 2005

October 2005. It isn't easy to pin down the sound of local quintet Exit Clov. There are hints of folk, indie, trip-hop, pop and even light funk. The group appeals to the hipsters who frequent places like the Velvet Lounge and the Black Cat, where it will be performing tonight. Opening for symphonic Australian indie pop octet Architecture in Helsinki. On "Band Seeking," the most recent track the group has made available for download, Exit Clov sounds more assured and focused than ever, so the future is looking good. And speaking of looking good, we would be remiss not to mention that the group is cofronted by identical twins Emily and Susan Hsu.

May 2004. Identical twins Emily and Susan Hsu's ethereal harmonies drift in and out of focus around funky guitar and bass grooves. The Clovs tend to snarl their sweetest pop lyrics (sounding like someone split Tanya Donnelly of Belly in half and the two heads formed a perfect harmony instead of dueling over the body) and do a happy Belle and Sebastian bop around the deeper stuff. They're into unusual venues, like the Pro Bowlers Association World Championships in Ypsilanti, Mich., so catch this fast-rising local gem closer to home.

October 2004. Local indie popsters Exit Clov, at DC9, have created a big buzz around their skittering beats and airy vocals.

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