It was a whirlwind last few years for the 23 year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz.  After self-releasing the “Sunndreamm” e.p. for free at the end of 2009, Diaz released the “Be So True” e.p. to much critical acclaim, including an iTunes Digital Download and a 7.6 from Pitchfork. Throughout 2010, MillionYoung toured the Midwest and East Coast multiple times, including several shows during SXSW and CMJ, with Brooklyln Vegan covering his sets in NYC. MillionYoung finally hit the West Coast in December, recording sessions for KEXP, Daytrotter and Yours Truly along the way.

At the end of 2010, The Guardian named MillionYoung one of their best “New Bands of 2010.” Now MillionYoung took on 2011 by releasing their first full-length through Old Flame Records on February 15. Replicants is an album of the truest form, progressing from gentle electronic jams at the beginning to full-on pop songs in the middle to a fantastic dance pop explosion near the end.  It’s an electronic pop record, with influences ranging from Prince and Michael Jackson to Aphex Twin and Spritualized. Replicants is a conglomeration of styles and sounds blending into one build-up of a great album.

MillionYoung toured for most of 2011, starting off in February by touring with The Concretes and Class Actress, hitting SXSW, and then playing festivals in Europe in the summer months. Be on the lookout for a new MillionYoung LP in the summer of 2012.

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