Institute is a new group that features Gavin Rossdale (Bush) along with Chris Traynor, Cache Tolman & Charlie Walker. Gavin is eager to point out that the band's debut full length album is very much a product of collaboration. 'Institute is not a solo thing,' he says, 'because I didn't do it alone, just some of it'. As he explains, the word 'institute' refers to a 'cultural collective': Far from being a 'solo project', Institute was a product of everyone's input and suggestions. Although Gavin brings his distinctive vocals, guitar playing, and lyrics to the album, Institute also sparklingly showcases the New York-based talents of guitarist Chris Traynor (who had also played with Rossdale on the last Bush tour, also a member of Helmet and formerly of Orange 9mm), and bassist Cache Tolman (formaly of Rival Schools, CIV). Notably, this debut album was produced and guided by Helmet's main-man, Page Hamilton, whom Rossdale had long admired. And finally Charlie Walker on drums, a local musician from Brooklyn where they all live. The first single from the album is 'Bullet Proof Skin'. 13 total tracks including the bonus 'The Buzz Of My System'. Universal. 2005.

Their third album traverses Camilo Lara's wild musical imagination with a witty sense of humor for good effect - whether it's converting the traditional sounds of cumbia to a full on electronic dance track, paying tribute to J Dilla and Biggie with Mexican sonidos, or singing a love song as if Serge Gainsbourg had spent time in the Mayan jungle. Special guests include Ad-Rock (Beastie Boys), Mexican pop star Paty Cantu, Joselo Rangel (Café Tacuba), and Brazilian singer Pat C.

Following the success of last year's debut "Mejico Maxico" is this infectious pastiche of electronica, dub, cha cha, and other musical surprises. Guests on "Pinata" include members of Tom Tom Club, Cornelius, and Babasonicos. In the past year, MIS received widespread acclaim from Spin, the NY Times, and Urb, as well as radio support from such tastemakers as KCRW (LA), Indie 103 (LA), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin). The band's music has also been featured in other projects including "Ugly Betty", in Dos Equis' national advertising campaign, on multiple soundtracks, and on the upcoming EA Games release "FIFA 2008".

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Following the success of last year's debut "Mejico Maxico" is this infectious pastiche of electronica, dub, cha cha, and other musical surprises. Guests on "Pinata" include members of Tom Tom Club, Cornelius, and Babasonicos. In the past year, MIS received widespread acclaim from Spin, the NY Times, and Urb, as well as radio support from such tastemakers as KCRW (LA), Indie 103 (LA), KEXP (Seattle), and KUT (Austin). The band's music has also been featured in other projects including "Ugly Betty", in Dos Equis' national advertising campaign, on multiple soundtracks, and on the upcoming EA Games release "FIFA 2008".

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