03.07.10

Pop Art

Twin brothers Luke and Joe McGarry definitely look the part, if you know what we mean—not that that’s a bad thing or anything. Stocky, mile-long legs, skinny jeans, dark outfits.  It’s good that the McGarrys also sound the part: Brit pop, dancey post-punk. Naturally. A little bit of New Order, a bit of the Stones, a bit of their own pop sensibilities.

The Manchester-born duo first formed when the two were just 16-year-old students at the Orange County High School of the Arts. Joined by drummer Nico Saavedra, the band has supported major acts like Doves, Sebastien Tellier and Robyn.

Luke and Joe are the sons of illustrator Steve McGarry, who has designed record sleeves for the likes of a certain other Manchester-originated band you might have heard of: Joy Division. The brothers inherited some of their father’s talents on paper as well, illustrating for the Long Beach District Weekly and others.

Pop Noir: Detroit Bar, Thurs., March 11, 9 p.m., $5. 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, 949.642.0600. 21+.