Even though they have some original songs, it's nice to think of Dengue Fever as a Cambodian cover band because it would be nice to think that when Cambodians hear American cover bands it sounds this great. The LA group formed by two brothers from Topanga have pretty much the most exotic sound going in the Indie scene. The V2 recording artist's website spells it out pretty nicely: Vocalist Chhom Nimol, whose family is... more ›

Style is when the lead singer's shoes match the keyboardist's tie. Presence is Paul Smith not getting flummoxed by his rapidly deteriorating voice in only the band's second appearance in Los Angeles on their first tour through the US. Pop is convincing an LA crowd that you're for real by your second song. more ›