Linfinity is an American

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from New York City. The name Linfinity derives from a story told to Dylan by a World War One veteran. According to the veteran, Linfinity was a mantra word told by a general to his soldiers to say over and over to relieve shell shock. They are currently on the independent music label American Myth Recordings. Rolling Stone magazine and

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's John Schaefer describe Linfinity as having an “Old World” quality. Schaefer characterized Linfinity's lead singer Dylan Von Wagner voice as "a strange blend of

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and Antony Hegarty. and Rolling Stone magazine likens his voice to "

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and Tiny Tim harmonizing." Linfinity's first full album, ''Martian's Bloom'', was received with critical praise, including the track "Holy Rain" after it was featured on NPR's All Songs Considered 2010 Spring Music Preview.

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's Pepsi refresh campaign features the song "MSG". Vanity Fair spotlighted the song "Seesaw Love" in their video interview with Michael Cera and the song "Molly Mar of Rome" in their video interview with

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Discography

LPs

*''Live at Marcata: Demos'', 2007, St. Ives Records *''Martian's Bloom'', 2010, American Myth Recordings

Singles

*" Road to Nowhere", Talking Heads cover, 2010

References

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External links

Linfinity Official Website

Linfinity on Facebook

Linfinity on MySpace Music

Dylan Von Wagner and Linfinity photos
Rock music groups from New York (state)