Mighty Six Ninety get mighty busy

Mighty Six Ninety is one of innumerable bands on the L.A. scene that look to the 1980s for inspiration -- in this case, think the Cure fronted by the Smithereens' Pat DiNizio. The quartet last year released "Cheers to the Bitter End," an album that would fit in well on the shelf of any black-clad fan who's so consumed by trenchant romanticism that the urge to dance is irresistible. It's music that pulls the same strings as bands such as She Wants Revenge, only less overwrought.

The foursome finishes off a free residency tonight at the Key Club (also upcoming: Feb. 20 at Bordello and March 5 at Club Moscow at Boardner's).

They also have a remix EP on the way via Invisible DJ. You might have heard "Mistakes Like These" on Indie 103.1; the rump-shaking track gets a little TLC on this EP, including a ... well, mightier take courtesy of ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha. Stream tracks from the album on MySpace, remixes on Invisible DJ and check out the video for "Mistakes Like These" on We Took Sides.

||| Download: "Mistakes Like These (James Iha Remix)"

Highlights for Tuesday, Jan. 29

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals (with Brandi Shearer opening) play the Troubadour, while the Procession leads the procession at the Silverlake Lounge. ... And at the Knitting Factory, the Pac Sun Tour hits town offering some all-ages rawk courtesy of the Audition, Envy on the Coast and Danger Radio.

Photo of M690 by Tyler Boye

Comments

[Brian]

Are they named after the AM pop station that was popular in San Diego in the '80s? The Mighty 690 AM?

[krbronson]

They are indeed. Frontman Rich Gardner grew up in those parts.

[KillTheMicrophone]

I am digging that remix.