THE MOOD

Le MOOD formed in 2006 when Marco Argiro, Corinne Callen and Kenton Langstroth, three Florida natives, moved to New York City with dreams of rock n’ roll, bright lights, and big city success. Upon his arrival in NYC in 2005, lead singer Marco Argiro, began playing solo acoustic shows at iconic NYC music venues including CBGB, the Bitter End, the Delancey, and the Underground Lounge, and even travelled west to Los Angeles to showcase his talents. Soon after, Marco decided it was time to put together a band, and called on his cousin and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Corinne Callen, and high school friend and guitarist, Kenton Langstroth, to form the core of Le MOOD. The band’s current line-up also includes bassist Brian Karp and drummer Robert Draghi.
This five-piece boasts infectious pop tunes infused with a sunny rock ‘n’ roll vibe that has audiences dancing far and wide. The effortless vocal harmonies of cousins Marco Argiro and Corinne Callen gracefully complement gritty guitars, grooving bass lines and pounding drums.
Over the years, Le MOOD has made a name for itself in New York’s indie rock and power pop music scene, consistently playing energy-packed shows and releasing outstanding EPs. Le MOOD has toured throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, picking up fans along the way with their catchy, upbeat, irresistible tunes and effortlessly cool image. The band has released three EPs, the first of which was recorded at iconic Electric Lady Land studios, and one 7-inch record (on green vinyl!).
“Adventures In Stereo,” Le MOOD’s debut full-length LP, is a perfectly crafted indie pop record - upbeat, insightful, infectious, retro, and even a bit psychedelic. The songs are deeply melodic, full of energy and emotion, and showcase the band’s superb songwriting skills. “Adventures In Stereo” was released on Outright Rock Records on CD and limited edition white vinyl. The first single off the album, “Winning Hand,” is a transcendent power-pop anthem about life in the band. The album also features the songs “Silent Night” and “Poor Young & Gifted.”
Le MOOD’s last studio EP, “Synaesthesia” (released on Outright Rock Records in 2008) won over the hearts of college radio stations nationwide, debuting at number 72 on the CMJ charts. Tracks from the EP were played on Jet Blue aircraft radio, MTV’s The Real World and The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, and IFC's Dinner with the Band. Television station CMT featured Le MOOD’s song “Music” as the main soundtrack to promotions for the CMT 2009 Summer of Music.



Le MOOD’s many memorable performances include a showcase at Manchester’s (UK) In The City Fest in 2008, and shows during NYC’s CMJ Festival in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Le MOOD has been honored to share the stage with many talented artists such as Fitz & The Tantrums, Stellastarr, Simian Mobile Disco, Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Locksley, Mew, Pat Fish (the Jazz Butcher), This Is Ivy League, and Tom Morello (the Nightwatchman). Marco has also performed as lead vocals for the legendary Marky Ramone during Marky Ramone's Blitzkreig tour, and has recently joined up with two London brothers and another New York musician as lead vocalist for a transatlantic rock collaboration called The Killing Floor, which already has a US and UK tour under its belt. The Killing Floor will soon enter the studio to record its first full-length LP.
Le MOOD’s loyal fan base, known as Le MOOD Army, continues to grow in numbers due to the band’s high energy live performances, critically acclaimed releases, and unrivaled passion for their music and fans.



PRESS QUOTES
"Short, sweet, and so irresistible Synaesthesia could very well be among the best EP's of 2008." -FIRST COAST NEWS Paul Zimmerman
"Synaethesia - flies by with touches of power pop, pop punk and straight ahead summery pop and I find myself reaching for the volume knob, unconcerned about being THAT guy driving around blaring music at ridiculous levels." -HERO HILLl Bryan Acker
"Derived from decades of cool pop - from the Beach Boys to Elvis Costello to Flaming Lips - the sound of The Mood will get you jumping and bopping in sheer joy and fill you with an irresistible urge to smile. The best part is that each track on this six-song EP is unique to itself and whilst there is an overall musical approach, things never ever get boring." -POWER OF POP Kevin Mathews
"a familiar rock sound, with upbeat guitar riffs, buoyant melodies and lyrics, and a happy-go-lucky glockenspiel." - ABOVE THE FOLD Justin Andert
".The Mood deliver a great degree of satisfaction within their highly accessible blend of power-pop and punk." -OBSCURE SOUND Mike Mineo
"The entire six songs breeze by with their effortless jangle, oh why is this just an EP - well it's got my vote for best power pop EP of 2008." -POWERPOPAHOLIC Aaron Kupferberg
"Rock n Roll that's not afraid of the glockenspiel." –CMJ
"You won't believe how quickly the songs breeze by with their effortless jangle, and it's hard to find a reason to skip any of the tracks on the CD." -MY OLD KENTUCKY BLOG Danielle "Dee" Linneweber
"It's a pogotastic, power pop treat that's slightly twee and ridiculously addictive, it's the sort of thing that could make even the angriest hardcore kid crack a smile." -THE POP! STEREO Paul Zimmerman
"These guys bring a lot of dancing indie pop fun with sweet harmonies." -BBQCHICKENROBOT
".filled with songs you hope to hear coming from an open window on a glorious summer day." - HERE COMES THE FLOOD Hans Werksman Leiden
"All the songs on this six-track EP are really good, guarantee to make you boogie" -WE HEART MUSIC Vu Nguyen
"The formula for their success lies in the catchy melodies, the upbeat rhythms and their solid songwriting skills." YOUNG BOHEMIANS
"the entire band's got its image coordinated, something like a Voltron of mod foot soldiers" -MIAMI NEW TIMES Arielle Castillo
".all most of the songs conjure up the same blissful happiness of a day at the beach." BIG DICTION John Michael Cassetta
"they crank out similarly polished, finely honed nuggets of just-retro-enough power pop. With deft, concise melodies; a liberal dose of harmony; and adequate accents of keyboard and tambourine"-MIAMI NEW TIMES Arielle Castillo
".the Mood's six-track release has some delightful harmonies and songs such as "Eskimo Scientist" coming from a peaceful people." - ADVANCE COPY Kenyon Hopkin
"Groovy guitars and beachy harmonies from cousins Marco Argiro and Corinne Callen work to superb succession with the aid of a fierce rhythm section on Synaesthesia from NYC band, The Mood." -PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS Scott Meiggs
“Their sound is something you feel like you've been listening to you all your life. Catchy, comfortable, but with just enough edge to keep things interesting.” –BlackBook Magazine
“The Mood creates a musical antidote for the grit and grime that consumes so many of our fair city's inhabitants” –The Culture of Me
"Blending a mix of the Kinks, Superdrag and Weezer, Le MOOD’s sound is bright and carefree. The harmonies are as sweet as their American accents could hope to make them. It almost feels as if they are not only out of tune with the world’s doom and gloom outlook, but that they exist on a separate plain entirely-somewhere off in dusky clouds, inspired by the blossoming city lights below."