Artist Info: The Vanity Set

The Vanity Set is an indie rock group of mostly second-generation Greek-Americans formed in New York City in 2000. Led by Jim Sclavunos (drummer/percussionist (of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, Sonic Youth, Cramps, and currently with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Grinderman) - lead vocals and "the tallest man in rock" and accompanied by Peter Mavrogeorgis (Bellmer Dolls) - guitar and bouzouki. They describe their music as a blend of "low art, high sass and raw bluster. [read more...]