Dirty on Purpose are a four-piece band from Brooklyn, NY, whose music is often described as indie pop or shoegaze. Composed of Doug Marvin (drums, vocals), Joseph Jurewicz (guitar, vocals), George Wilson (guitar, vocals) and DJ Boudreau (bass), the band formed in 2002 and started playing around New York. The band self-released their critically-acclalimed EP, Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow, in 2004 and re-released it on North Street Records in 2005. In 2006, Dirty on Purpose released their debut full length, Hallelujah Sirens, on North Street Records. After critical praise from publications like Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, All Music Guide, Filter, Spin, Alternative Press and more, "Hallelujah Sirens" was also nominated for "Best Indie Rock Album" at the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards. The band also co-hosted an episode of MTV2's alternative music show, "Subterranean," with host Jim Shearer, which has premiered their music vid

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