TV On The Radio Reggae Inspiration

TV On The Radio singer Kyp Malone has revealed his secret love of reggae star Bob Marley.

TV On The Radio are one of the most significant groups in modern American rock. With albums such as 'Return To Cookie Mountain' and this year's 'Dear Science' the band have re-shaped rock music.

Combining stunning word play with incredible musicianship TV On The Radio can experiment without losing the central, human core of their music. Now in a new interview it seems that singer Kyp Malone has been inspired by the righteous reggae of Bob Marley.

Speaking to NME the singer admitted that he was initially wary of the Jamaican legend. "I spent the better part of my life prejudiced against the Wailers' music due to it's popularity amongst the jock/frat set. Turns out they made music as close to perfect as is possible on this plane. A real lesson."

Malone recently released his debut solo album 'Rain Machine'. Acclaimed by critics, the singer is now set to re-join his band mates in order to craft a follow up to this year's sensational 'Dear Science' album.

Name checking some favourite acts at the moment, Malone revealed his love for garage group Thee Oh Sees. "Thee Oh Sees are a band headed by my friend Jon Dwyer. He's a hero, not in the way of being a fire fighter or a committed teacher in an under-funded inner city school, but in the constantly creating good work as a labour of love kind of way."

However fans should beware of the singer's appreciation of (Was) Not Was. Asked for his favourite lyrics of all time, Kyp Malone named a guilty pleasure. "If I had to choose on pain of higher taxes I'd just give it to 'Was (Not Was)'; 'Open the Door, Get on the Floor, Everybody Walk the Dinosaur!'"

Kyp Malone's solo album 'Rain Machine' is out now.