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Video Age is an American rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Ross Farbe and Ray Micarelli had been making music in New Orleans for numerous years, prior to forming the band together. The band formed after their other bands ended. [1] The band released their first album in 2016 titled Living Alone. [1] In 2018, Video Age released their second full-length album titled Pop Therapy, through Inflated Records. [2] [3] [4] In 2020, the band released their third full-length album, Pleasure Line, through Winspear. The album was influenced by David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Janet Jackson. [5] The album received mixed reviews. [6] [7] [8]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

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