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1. Mew sound sort of like Sigur Ros covering Sunny Day Real Estate.
2. Their first record came out via a book publisher and was limited to 2000 copies. It now sells for over $100 on eBay.
3. Ran into J. Mascis in sneaker store in Denmark and convinced him to sing on their album.
4. Mew and the 'Glass Handed Kites' are ranked No. 2 in Entertainment Weekly's 'Must List.'
5. Managed by Alan McGee, who also brought us Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream and countless others.

• Learn more about Mew

• Listen to 'The Zookeeper's Boy'
• Listen to 'Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed'
• Listen to 'Why Are You Looking Grave?'
• Listen to 'Comforting Sounds'

We asked the band to pick the songs that make music worth listening to.

• Listen to Jonas' pick:
  Stina Nordenstam, 'Viewed From the Spire'
• Listen to Bo's pick:
  The Swirlies, 'One Light Flashing I Love You'
• Listen to Silas' pick:
  Weather Report, 'American Tango'

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• Introductions and a little history
• Influences and their sound
• Discussing their music
• Their live show, Denmark and the writing process

What are bloggers saying about Mew?

• "Their newest release just came out. Purchase it ASAP!"
• "I loved Mew last night."
• "They are in my top list of favorite bands."
• "The vocals are stunning."