Any thoughts on which local band will break onto the national scene this year? Land a label deal? Etc.?
Which local band will break this year?
Alcian Blue just signed a deal with Elephant Stone records. They're working on the new album now.
Also, Dead Heart Bloom (ex-Phaser) just released a new album and they play what I think is their debut show tomorrow night (Tues.) at Iota with some special additions to their set. Should be a good night.
Also, Dead Heart Bloom (ex-Phaser) just released a new album and they play what I think is their debut show tomorrow night (Tues.) at Iota with some special additions to their set. Should be a good night.
The Hard Tomorrows… they're starting to get written up by high profile bloggers.
Originally posted by Lunadisarm:Yeah, you're right. They are definitely in the running.
The Hard Tomorrows… they're starting to get written up by high profile bloggers.
How about the Nethers… They certainly are willing to hit the road to promote themselves..
I like the Bonaparts and Middle Distance Runner but they are both bands going the self release route and may be able to hit the road to promote themselves.
I like the Bonaparts and Middle Distance Runner but they are both bands going the self release route and may be able to hit the road to promote themselves.
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:I think the Nethers definitely have a shot.
How about the Nethers… They certainly are willing to hit the road to promote themselves..
Washington Social Club will be releasing a new album this summer, according to their drummer. I'd love to see them get really established on the national scene. I have a soft spot in my heart for them.
didn't we talk about this last year? i'd be curious to see that thread and see how it worked out (ggw?) … like i said before, i think WSC are past their sell-by date for breaking big, but who the hell knows, maybe they'll catch a break
i still think cartel/cedars could do well, i really liked their new material when i saw them somewhat recently, and i'm looking forward to hearing it recorded … when's that coming out fico?
and i agree about the nethers … they look like they're doing all the right things to try to catch on, and i like their sound a lot
i still think cartel/cedars could do well, i really liked their new material when i saw them somewhat recently, and i'm looking forward to hearing it recorded … when's that coming out fico?
and i agree about the nethers … they look like they're doing all the right things to try to catch on, and i like their sound a lot
33 West.
I don't really most here much…but All Time Low are looking to become fairly big in the pop punk/whatever you want to call it scene.
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:Unfortunately, I feel you on that one. That had a bunch of buzz like two years ago with a spot on Carson Daly and after their SXSW set, but I think they missed their chance. I would just LOVE to see it happen.
like i said before, i think WSC are past their sell-by date for breaking big, but who the hell knows, maybe they'll catch a break
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:We start tracking at the end of May, spend June adding layers and ideas with a date set in July for mixing and mastering. So it should be late July for us. We are looking into 7 or 8 songs and choose from those that come out sounding as we'd like them to…we are also experimenting quite a bit with a "5th member", a Mac powerbook :)
didn't we talk about this last year? i'd be curious to see that thread and see how it worked out (ggw?) … like i said before, i think WSC are past their sell-by date for breaking big, but who the hell knows, maybe they'll catch a break
i still think cartel/cedars could do well, i really liked their new material when i saw them somewhat recently, and i'm looking forward to hearing it recorded … when's that coming out fico?
and i agree about the nethers … they look like they're doing all the right things to try to catch on, and i like their sound a lot
We're going all out on this one…with our lives outside the band I personally think the way to get signed will be doing a good record as we can't hit the road extensively without tour support/jeopardizing our bill paying jobs :(
Originally posted by Jaguar:Being a Phaser fan, I decided I'd go to this. Due to my own stupidity, I just kind of assumed that Dead Heart Bloom was headlining the show. Well, I was wrong, and I got there at like 9:15 just in time to hear the last song and a half of DHB's set. :mad: It took me like 45 minutes to get there since I live in Maryland. I just couldn't believe they weren't the headliners. The guy/band that performed after them wasn't nearly as good. Nearly everyone in the audience left after the DHB set. The few that remained weren't even listening to the so-called headliner. I was kind of pissed. Fortunately, the guy at the door took pity on me and gave me $5 back of the $10 I paid to get into the show, and I bought the DHB CD for $8 with that instead. Anyway, what little I heard of Dead Heart Bloom was very good.
Also, Dead Heart Bloom (ex-Phaser) just released a new album and they play what I think is their debut show tomorrow night (Tues.) at Iota with some special additions to their set. Should be a good night.
Originally posted by Darth Ed:Darth, I'm pretty sure I met you. You had asked me which band was on stage just after their set completed.
Originally posted by Jaguar:Being a Phaser fan, I decided I'd go to this. Due to my own stupidity, I just kind of assumed that Dead Heart Bloom was headlining the show. Well, I was wrong, and I got there at like 9:15 just in time to hear the last song and a half of DHB's set. :mad: It took me like 45 minutes to get there since I live in Maryland. I just couldn't believe they weren't the headliners. The guy/band that performed after them wasn't nearly as good. Nearly everyone in the audience left after the DHB set. The few that remained weren't even listening to the so-called headliner. I was kind of pissed. Fortunately, the guy at the door took pity on me and gave me $5 back of the $10 I paid to get into the show, and I bought the DHB CD for $8 with that instead. Anyway, what little I heard of Dead Heart Bloom was very good.
Also, Dead Heart Bloom (ex-Phaser) just released a new album and they play what I think is their debut show tomorrow night (Tues.) at Iota with some special additions to their set. Should be a good night.
DHB was very short only playing seven songs for just 30 minutes. I thought they were great and having the 4-piece string session was a nice touch. But the relatively short set just left me wanting more. Their popularity will grow for sure and hopefully they headline a few area gigs.
Hopefully none of them break out, if they do, then they will become too popular for you guys to like anymore. :(
Originally posted by Rob_Gee:Popularity has no bearing on my enjoyment of a band. Never has.
Hopefully none of them break out, if they do, then they will become too popular for you guys to like anymore. :(
Originally posted by Lunadisarm:thats sounds like an oxymoron to me. i dont know, something about it makes me chuckle quite heartily!
high profile bloggers.
Georgie James.
Originally posted by Glass Arm Shattering:That's great to hear, rare around here, but great to hear.
Popularity has no bearing on my enjoyment of a band. Never has. [/QB]
So, according to Rob Gee the board doesn't like anything that's popular but according to redsock the board only likes what's popular.
I'm so confused…….
I'm so confused…….
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:I dont think its you who is confused. perhaps its the resident New Englanders on the board, who are confused. ;)
So, according to Rob Gee the board doesn't like anything that's popular but according to redsock the board only likes what's popular.
I'm so confused…….