Sacramento News & Review previews There Is No Mountain‘s show in Sacramento:
…dark, eerie and unsettling. The couple evokes a certain sense of minimalism, but between the nuanced, dynamic songwriting, the spooky harmonies and worldbeat influence, they really fill the songs out and create something truly unique.
The first thing people tend to notice when Richmond, VA post-punk/dance-rock band Those Manic Seas takes the stage is their lead singer Kilroy — at 9 feet tall, plastic, with a closed-circuit television for a head, he makes for an arresting figure. But once the “four” piece starts playing, the front-mannequin quickly fades as the focal point of Those Manic Seas. Beyond Kilroy’s cold smooth vocals — which Windy City Times praised for “the glacial beauty of his baritone [that] telegraphed bewilderment, vulnerability and fear” — lies a talented trio of humans delivering wire-tight post-punk grooves.
Those Manic Seas, who have drawn comparisons to bands such as MuteMath, The Killers, Interpol, and Broken Social Scene, put a lot of effort into honing a tight and compelling live show. Kilroy, who took a year to create, isn’t the only aspect of their live show that the band built. “We built and run our own light show (which the drummer controls live during the show),” drummer Daniel Medley told RVA Mag. “I want to create an emotion. [I] want people to…go home with a story. We want our set to be a manic ride, and we want to force the audience to challenge their relationship with the band during live shows.”
The band — comprised of Daniel Medley (drums, sampling), Drew Rollo (guitar, synths), and Justin Jones (keys), in addition to the aforementioned Kilroy on vocals — are on tour to celebrate the recent release of their new single “Outlier,” which Sound of Confusion called “a big song designed for big stages,” while they prepare for the release of their debut full length album, co-produced by Darren King, drummer of New Orleans-based alt-rock band MUTEMATH. In addition to King, the band is working with John Moran at Richmond’s Sound of Music Recording Studios for the new album.
See them on tour this Winter:
TOUR DATES
1/28: Richmond, VA – Balliceaux
1/29: Raleigh, NC – Slim’s
1/30: Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
1/31: Greensboro, NC – New York Pizza
2/1: Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
2/3: Asheville, NC – The Odditorium
2/5: Atlanta, GA – Under The Couch
2/6: Athens, GA – Flicker Bar
2/7: Knoxville, TN – Preservation Pub
2/8: Charleston, WV – The Empty Glass
2/9: Cincinnati, OH – Da Vida House
2/10: Louisville, KY – Third Street Dive
2/11: Huntsville, AL – Coppertop
2/12: Nashville, TN – The Basement
2/13: St. Louis, MO – The Demo
2/14: Champaign, IL – Undercut Collective
2/15: Chicago, IL – Township
2/17: Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn
2/18: Pittsburgh, PA – Howler’s
2/19: Manhattan, NY – Arlene’s Grocery
2/20: New Brunswick, NJ – House show
2/22: Brooklyn, NY – Black Bear
2/23: Allentown, PA – Alternative Gallery
2/24: Philadelphia, PA – Bourbon and Branch
2/25: Harrisburg, PA – The Makespace
2/26: Baltimore, MD – Hippo Hut
2/28: Washington, DC – TBA
The Daily Listening shares Deaf Poets‘ tour dates and music video “Degenerate Mind”:
“Miami Beach duo, Deaf Poets reeled me in with their blissed-out garage-rock track…”
Thanks to We Heart Music for sharing Deaf Poets‘ tour dates.
Digital Warble shares Deaf Poets‘ upcoming tour dates and music video for “Degenerate Mind”!
Morbid Curiositease’s Mardi Gras Mayhem:
The Peculiar Pretzelmen Big Band return to bring the most authentic swamp jazz, voodoo mayhem available in Seattle.
The Peculiar Pretzelmen have been keeping the New Orleans style big band tradition alive in L.A. for years. Take a peak:
Experience a night of live music peppered with burlesque and variety, with performances by:
Angela Petite Mort – Conjuration
Violet Ten Dencies – Burlesque
Sage Viniconis – Magic
The Lady B – Burlesque & Bounce
Karmen Sutra-Lee – Burlesque
Jesus La Pinga – Boylesque
Tout d’Lou – Mime
Mara Quarantine – Handbalancing
and from New Orleans: Kali von Wunderkammer doing sideshow!
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 / (206) 722-3009
Tuesday, February 9th
8pm // 21+
$15adv/$18 at the door // Tickets
Seating is limited
Mad Mackerel shares There Is No Mountain‘s track “Cat’s Away” from their forthcoming album LUNA, out on ORG Music on January 15th.
Vortex Music Magazine captures photos of There Is No Mountain‘s album release party in Portland on January 7th.
Thanks to Bloodbuzzed for choosing Copperfox single “War Horse” as one of the week’s Top 10!
Willamette Week reviews LUNA by There Is No Mountain, out on January 15th from ORG Music:
Luna, which doles out sadness and quirky optimism in equal measure. Abrupt tempo changes alter many of the tunes within the course of a few bars, transforming spare arrangements into complex orchestrations that highlight guitarist Matt Harmon’s virtuosity and place Kali Giaritta’s wispy vocals at the fore.
ALBUM PREMIERE: Stream LUNA, the new album by There Is No Mountain over at Vents Magazine! The album is out next Friday on L.A.’s ORG Music.
Luna album release show for There Is No Mountain is a Staff Pick in the Portland Mercury:
There Is No Mountain, born of the now-defunct Americana group the Ascetic Junkies, combine traditional folk songwriting with Glenn Kotche-worshipping avant-garde percussion. The songwriting—ostensibly split between the two multi-instrumentalists, Kali Giaritta and Matt Harmon—falls on the more traditional indie side of the ‘experimental’ tag, but their textures recall a chilled-out Dodos or a non-aggressive Buke and Gase.
The Oregonian‘s 12 Portland Bands to Watch in 2016!
There Is No Mountain: “The folk-rock act’s ‘Luna,’ a kinetic album with indie-friendly songwriting and jam-band-worthy chops, will get a worldwide release on ORG Music on Jan. 15, with a Portland release show set for Mississippi Studios on Jan. 7.”
“In a city dominated by hip-hop and EDM, it’s tough for a band to cut through all the noise — even when it’s rocking out at 11 with buzzing guitars and hard-hitting drumming. Truth is, it takes songwriting chops and an engaging live show to snag the Magic City’s attention, no matter how loud you crank the amps. Duo Sean Wouters and Nicolas Espinosa have hit on the perfect combination of aggression and craft. Wouters, a Miami Beach native, and Espinosa, an Argentine who moved to Miami as a kid, met in elementary school and have spent years finding a musical groove together. Since 2009, they’ve played as Deaf Poets, bringing together garage rock and grunge for an oddly ’90s yet contemporary sound. The pair just wrapped up a small U.S. tour around the South and parts of the Midwest to celebrate the release of their debut full-length, 4150, an album featuring plenty of indie-rock goodness in cuts such as “Can’t Breathe” and “This Pain.” And with smaller indie labels always eying South Florida for the next big thing (see Surfer Blood and Jacuzzi Boys), it’s only a matter of time before someone picks up these guys. This is exactly the kind of racket that’s worth tuning out the DJ.” – Miami New Times, Best Band of 2014
TOUR DATES
Jan 22: Birmingham, AL – The Nick
Jan 23: Hattiesburg, MS – Nick’s Ale House
Jan 24: Lafayette, IN – The Spot Tavern
Jan 25: Milwaukee, WI – 4 Seasons Skatepark (Rock N Roll Skate Jam)
Jan 27: Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
Jan 28: Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Jan 29: Charlotte, NC – Evening Muse
Jan 30: West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
There Is No Mountain celebrates the upcoming release of new full-length album LUNA with a release party in PDX at Mississippi Studios. The Oregonian calls it a Must-See show!
The Autumn Roses on Copperfox‘s new single:
“’War Horse’ is its seductive first single, guitars jangling with an inky sheen and humming darkly as Ms. Garcia’s voice slowly strobes and beckons.”
PICK OF THE WEEK: The Daily Listening features “War Horse,” the gorgeous single from Copperfox:
“Haunts specializes in atmospheric sensibilities while relying on synthesizers and drum machines to evoke those epic night-drive feels.”
Thanks to AudioFemme for including Copperfox‘s new single “War Horse” as one of the top 8 tracks of the week!
Bucket Full of Nails reviews Copperfox‘s new single “War Horse”:
An oasis amidst a sandstorm, Copperfox singer Lisa Garcia beckons weary travelers to the safety of a desert canyon…The parched and windblown rhythms…will be on full display when ‘Haunts,’ the band’s third EP, is released on 5 February.
WithGuitars reviews “War Horse” by Copperfox, from the forthcoming EP Haunts, out on February 5th:
“The new single makes for a wholesome introduction to Copperfox, beguiling the listener with apparent ease,…’War Horse’ signals more universal charm…7.7/10”
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