bikos: (n.) /biˈkōs/ the amalgamation of six creative musicians from Culver City, California into one, cohesive, multi-layered band characterized by an authentic, high-energy sound. Formed in 2006, the release of "Make Your Sound Sound" marks the full-length debut for bikos, which showcases the band's collaboration with producer, mixer, and engineer Dean Nelson (Beck, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Thurston Moore, Charlotte Gainsbourg). Comprised of Gabriel Swan Pearlman, Austin Wester, , Daniel Hur, Dave Jones, Jaron Halmy and Michaella Burton, bikos has developed a strong local presence, performing their eclectic tunes at a myriad of LA music staples including Spaceland, Hotel Cafe, Silverlake Lounge, Pehrspace, Echo Curio and on local radio favorite, KXLU 88.9 FM. Lacing intricate vocals with rhythmic guitar, keyboard, bass, tambourine, and glockenspiel, bikos' first single says it all: YOU WANT IT. "[a] radio-ready guitar attack"                  -LAist "On debut single, 'You Want It', bikos sound like Bloc Party letting their hair down and starting to enjoy themselves. It's the sort of song that I could imagine going down a storm at Kele Okereke's birthday. 'You Want It' has forced itself onto the Devil's list of favourite tracks of the year by virtue of it's jittery energy and singer Gabriel Pearlman's twisted, twitchy vocals which sound like the tonsils of David Byrne and Kele Okereke arm wrestling. Bikos because you know you want it and you're worth it."        -The Devil Has the Best Tuna "Their charming set culminated with a few solid cuts including the epic "That Is Mine" that I'm looking so forward to hearing on their forthcoming LP later this [Fall], which I should add is getting some mixing from Beck's engineer of choice. Lead singer Gabriel Pearlman's shouty vocals reminded me a bit of Eddie Argos (Art Brut) but coupled with Miki Burton's vox they give off a bit of the vibe of the Friedberger siblings (Fiery Furnaces), Los Campesinos or a new indie rock version of the B-52's. Each member in the sextet are outstanding in their own right, including accomplished bassist Dave Jones, Daniel Hur on lead guitar, Jaron Halmy alternating between the piano and keys, and Austin Wester on the drums. Their proclivity in shifting rhythms and time signatures over each composition is great. Catchy hits "You Want It", and "Make Your Sound Sound" have been getting a lot of play on KXLU..."     - Foundtrack "If The B-52s and The Talking Heads got together one strange night back in the 80s and made a baby, I'd imagine that baby might have grown up to sound just like [bikos]. And just like those theoretical parent bands, bikos’ music is a hell of a lot of fun... and insanely catchy. Don’t believe me? Head over to their [website] and check out their new single “You Want It”. I’ve had it stuck in my head on and off for the past week and a half.  I'm now seeking treatment".      -GORILLACOUSTIC