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Apr 19, 2012

Recently releasing their debut full-length House of Baasa, New York City sister act Zambri have unveiled a creative music video for their included track "Hundred Hearts." More

Premiere: Zambri Mixtape

A Haunting Mix For Your Weekend

Apr 06, 2012

On April 10, Zambri will release their debut full-length, House of Baasa. We’re big fans of the sisters’ eerie/beautiful tunes, so in anticipation of the release, we asked the band to cook us up a mixtape. More

Listen: Zambri – “Hundred Hearts”

House of Baasa Out April 10 Via Kanine

Mar 28, 2012

On April 10, Brooklyn sister-act Zambri unleashes their twisted-pop full-length House of Baasa. Recently, Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri offered up a little sample.  More

Mar 22, 2012

FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. At a festival the size of SXSW, the terror that someone—somewhere—might be having a better time than you is an ever-pressing concern. Well, everywhere but at Under the Radar’s three-day parties. I realize my option is somewhat suspect, seeing as they sign my paychecks, but believe me when I say that, for at least three days of the fest, there was nowhere else I would have rather been than The Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas. More

Check Out Photos from Thursday’s Under the Radar SXSW 2012 Day Party

Including Chairlift, Bear in Heaven, Taken by Trees, Com Truise and More

Mar 19, 2012

Check out photos from Thursday's Under the Radar SXSW 2012 Day Party including shots of ChairliftBear in HeavenTaken by TreesCom TruiseZambriSlow Club, and Choir of Young Believers More

Greetings from Zambri at Under the Radar’s SXSW 2012 Party

Checking in From Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas

Mar 15, 2012

Zambri check in from the Under the Radar SXSW Party in Austin, Texas. More

Under the Radar Announces Winter 2012 Issue with Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, and Twin Shadow

Issue Also Features: Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, Spiritualized, Tegan and Sara, and more

Mar 12, 2012

Under the Radar’s Winter (March/April) Issue will be hitting the stands soon. The issue features an In the Studio 2012 themed cover with the frontmen of three notable acts set to release new albums later this year—Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, and Twin Shadow’s George Lewis Jr. The issue also features interviews with AirBear in HeavenBest CoastAndrew BirdChairliftDan DeaconFirst Aid KitGrimesof MontrealFrankie RoseSpiritualizedTame ImpalaTegan and Saraand much more.  More

Zambri – Under the Radar’s SXSW Party Spotlight

Playing Under the Radar's Second SXSW 2012 Party, Thursday, March 15 at Flamingo Cantina

Mar 07, 2012

On March 15 Under the Radar will host the second of three free SXSW Day parties sponsored by PRS Guitars. Leading up to the event we're letting you know about each artist playing. Today we're spotlighting Zambri. More

Under the Radar Announces Three SXSW Day Parties: of Montreal to Perform The Sunlandic Twins

Lineup Also Includes Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera, Taken By Trees, and more

Feb 29, 2012

Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2012 day parties, taking place on Wednesday, March 14th, Thursday, March 15th, and Friday, March 16th. The Friday party, which is presented by Shure, will feature headliner of Montreal performing their beloved 2004 album The Sunlandic Twins in its entirety, the only SXSW 2012 performance of the album. The lineup also includes ChairliftThe DrumsReggie WattsDeerhoofBear in HeavenYouth LagoonLa SeraTaken By Trees, and more. More

Watch: Zambri - “ICBYS” Video

Off Forthcoming Debut House of Baasa

Feb 03, 2012

Last month New York City sister duo Zambri announced the official release of their debut album House of BaasaMore

Zambri Announce Debut LP

Listen to Single "ICBYS"

Jan 19, 2012

New York City-based duo Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri, aka Zambri, have announced the release of their debut album House of Baasa. More

Dec 15, 2011

Looking to give Tegan and Sara a run for their money in the department of twin sister musical breakthroughs, dark electro-pop duo Zambri (aka Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri) have unearthed a music video for their track "To Keep Back." More

Nov 11, 2011

We’re all quite taken with the sisters’ dark tunes and ethereal harmonies—but in case you’re not completely sold, they’ve opted to stream their new album.  More

Oct 25, 2011

Check out photos from Day Three of CMJ 2011 in New York, NY including photos of Zambri, Dum Dum Girls, Caveman, Ill Fits and Forest Fire. Photographer Wendy Lynch Redfern was there to capture the action. See the full gallery here. More

Oct 18, 2011

Check out photos from Day One of CMJ 2011 in New York, NY including Zambri, Wise Blood and Adventure. Photographer Wendy Lynch Redfern down to capture the action. See the full gallery here. More

Zambri Signs to Kanine Records

Glossolalia Out November 8

Aug 09, 2011

Zambri—who are often found supporting Hooray For Earth—announced that they have signed to Kanine Records (home to Chairlift, Surfer Blood, and Pepper Rabbit among others).  More



Reviews

House of Baasa

House of Baasa

Kanine

Apr 09, 2012

It's tempting to compare Zambri to Tegan and Sara. Both bands feature siblings singing about love, loss, and the madness found in between. Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri's vocal performance on "ICBYS" even echoes the Quin sisters' indignant rasp. More

Under the Radar SXSW Party Recap: Niki & The Dove, The Drums, Chairlift, of Montreal and More

Mar 23, 2012

FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. At a festival the size of SXSW, the terror that someone—somewhere—might be having a better time than you is an ever-pressing concern. Well, everywhere but at Under the Radar’s three-day parties. I realize my option is somewhat suspect, seeing as they sign my paychecks, but believe me when I say that, for at least three days of the fest, there was nowhere else I would have rather been than Under the Radar's three day parties at The Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas. More

Glossolalia EP

Glossolalia EP

Kanine

Nov 09, 2011

Zambri (sisters Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri) doesn’t speak in tongues, but they do twist synths, drum machines, industrial crashes, and their ethereal voices into a fevered cloud. More