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TMZ Music: Natives of the New Dawn

Posted Aug 16th 2006 6:38PM by TMZ Staff

In the year which produced Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy," music has re-discovered the world's demand for true soul. Now comes Detroit-bred Natives of the New Dawn, who may have made their trek to town at exactly the right time.

natives album cover artThe NATIVES have navigated the three years of their existence as successfully as any band in an industry where lines are drawn in the sand between genres. A 2nd place finish at the 2005 Emergenza International Band Competition (over 9,000 bands competed) may legitimize the fact that these guys just might be the something needed to get people to open their minds by opening their ears.

Music was built on certain solid foundations- soul, rock, etc- and when you come across a band like the NATIVES, you are able to feel that foundation. If you like what you hear, wait until you see them live.


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1. What is it about Lindsay Lohan that Paris Hilton and Brandon Davis, loathe so much. Honestly, Paris and Lohan (I neither like nor dislike, simply not interested) sound more like an ongoing soap opera....the battling divas.
I think at a mere 21 years of age, Lindsay has yet to do a lot of emotional maturing and as for Paris, coming from a famous family and being an emotionally young 25, she's more superficiality than substance even if she has cut a CD or whatever.
At their respective ages, Lindsay and Paris are coming out of older teenhood than being fully mature adults.
They're both amusing when I read about them on People magazine online.

Posted at 10:22PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Carol Mariane H

2. The Natives are amazing I have been listening to the in Detroit since the begining. These boys are true musician and great people. I know that they have what it takes to make it and now the whole world will know too. I love you guys!!!!!

Posted at 9:32AM on Aug 17th 2006 by Stefanie

3. The natives are amazing musicians. I have been watching this band since the beginning in Detroit they are a great group of guys. I know that they a destined to change the face of music. I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:37AM on Aug 17th 2006 by Stefanie

4. FInally a breath of fresh air. What is it about Detroit that breeds such diverse talent and originality? Love that song people, sounds like it's ready for a commercial.

Posted at 5:25AM on Sep 3rd 2006 by Nick Namlis

5. I just saw the NATIVES OF THE NEW DAWN perform at the TEMPLE BAR on Wilshire last night and they were OFF THE CHAIN!! Phenomenal live performance! I had heard them on Myspace before, but saw them live for the first time last night and was blown away! They have an eclectic sound that vibrates through the room sending your body into a trance. I couldn't stop dancing! These guys are definately on the fast road to stardom! They are nothing short of amazing!

Posted at 1:34PM on Aug 17th 2006 by LiveMusicJunkie

6. Natives are easily my favorite band. They play music that should please fans of almost any music genre because they incorporate so much into their work. They rock, spit knowledge, and have soul. Go check them out and see for your self.

Posted at 1:34PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Hardcore

7. I LOVE THE NATIVES!!! Although i will miss the live performances here in Detroit i couldnt be more excited to hear the good news comming from California! These guys deserve the best for all their hard work. THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU CRAZY GUYS!! see you when you get back! much love.

Posted at 1:47PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Jenn W.

8. wow they sound awesome!

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 17th 2006 by sweet

9. Super excited to hear you guys are rockin' Cali as much as you rock Michigan. Miss you guys and the crazy after parties already. Best of luck fellas. I hope the West Cost realizes how lucky they are to have you out there. Love you guys!

Posted at 3:47PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Lua

10. Natives ROCK!

I have been around these guys since they were spoon feading and in diapers...they are a treat for you all in LA don't keep them and corrupt them return them in one piece...

...I'm sure a little richer and tanned wouldn't be a problem.

Posted at 4:10PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Craig

11. They sound great!

Posted at 5:05PM on Aug 17th 2006 by sweet

12. For all those who feel influenced by music the NATIVES are the band to do it.
There diverse styles come together in a rythmic blend of every good feeling you've ever felt or thought, and every mood you've experienced.

Your foot will tap and your heads and bodies will sway to the soul, rock & pop of The Natives of the New Dawn

Im glad to be NATIVE and you all will too!

Posted at 5:27PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Izzy

13. The Natives rock!!! Detroit's not the same without you guys!!!

Posted at 5:45PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Jennie

14. the west coast was given HUGE gift when the NATIVES OF THE NEW DAWN rolled into town. these guys are amazing in the studio and even more amazing live. check them out at a live show and you'll never want to miss them live again. i can't wait til they return to the D...like the triumphant ROCK STARS we all knew that they would be. SHARE THE NATIVES LOVE!!!

Posted at 8:54PM on Aug 17th 2006 by FOLSOM

15. Natives of the New Dawn rock! I saw them for the first time not too long ago and fell in LOVE, they are such a different sound that appeals to all of my musical intrests. Rock out in Cali boys, cant wait to be there seeing the live shows again.

Posted at 9:12AM on Aug 31st 2006 by Moe

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