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Ben Ottewell: A Familiar Voice, On Its Own

Gomez lead singer Ben Ottewell performed a live solo set on WFUV in New York City. Courtesy of Paradigm Talent Agency hide caption

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Favorite Sessions

Ben Ottewell: A Familiar Voice, On Its Own

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With British rock group Gomez taking a few years in between albums, its lead singer decided the time was right to unleash his own songs on the world. The distinctive vocalist chats with WFUV's Rita Houston and performs live in the studio.

Ben Ottewell: A Familiar Voice, On Its Own

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World Cafe

Gomez: Swimming In 'A New Tide'

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Gomez's music constantly evolves, combining hefty rock beats and pop choruses with hints of country, folk and blues. They've lent their tracks to television programs such as Grey's Anatomy and House, and now gear up to promote their newest album, A New Tide.

Gomez: Swimming In 'A New Tide'

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Concerts

Gomez, Recorded Live In Concert

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Gomez's infectious blend of bluesy wails, pop-rock harmonies and airtight songwriting has won the band critical acclaim and commercial success, making it one of the biggest and best U.K. bands to emerge in recent years. Hear Gomez perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

Gomez, Recorded Live In Concert

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World Cafe

Gomez: Blues, Pop and Rock Collide

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Gomez's infectious blend of bluesy wails and pop-rock harmonies has won the band critical acclaim and commercial success, making it one of the biggest and best U.K. bands to emerge in recent years. Winner of the 1998 Mercury Music Prize for Best Album, the group has gone on to get tighter and more confident.

Gomez: Blues, Pop and Rock Collide

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Live in Concert

Gomez In Concert

Britain's experimental rock group Gomez is known for blurring lines between musical forms and genres, creating an entirely original sound nearly impossible to pin down to any one style. The band visited Washington, D.C. for a full concert June 22, webcast live on NPR.org with jazz trio The Bad Plus.

Gomez in Concert

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Review

Music Reviews

Gomez: 'How We Operate'

Members of the British pop band Gomez pride themselves on the collaborative way they create songs. Music critic Christian Bordal of member station KCRW has a review of the band's new album, How We Operate.

Gomez: 'How We Operate'

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