BENZOS’ SECOND ALBUM, BRANCHES, IN STORES AUGUST 7th
New York-based quartet Benzos are releasing their second album, Branches, August 7th on Stinky Records. Branches combines the melodic allure of Doves, the sprawling dynamics of Explosions In the Sky and the minimalist yet intense complexity of Aphex Twin, to develop a unique blend of ambient, emotionally resonant guitar and synth instrumentation, “mashed up” with tight, bottom-heavy, intensely funky rhythm section grooves.
Since the release of their debut album, Morning Stanzas, Benzos -- Christian Celaya (guitar/synth/vocals), Brian Joyce (guitar/vocals), Eiko Peck (bass)and Steve Bryant (drums/sampling) -- have built a passionate live following for their heavily improvisational live shows, sharing stages with acts such as She Wants Revenge, Lake Trout, the Benevento-Russo Duo and Phoenix. Co-produced by Woody Ranere of Lake Trout, the new album animates the band’s transcendent melodies and complex rhythms with the dynamism and freshness characteristic of their extraordinary live shows.
From the drum n’ bass overtones of “Hurt Everybody” to the infectious melodies of “Phase 2” to the dynamic vehemence of “Crooked Hands,” Branches engrosses you with transcendent emotions and complex, highly danceable rhythms that leave you wanting more.
Listen to “Hurt Everybody”: http://www.stinkyrecords.com/benzos/Hurt_Everybody.html
“Radiohead are still the undisputed leaders on rock quintets that weave anthemic guitar rock with chilly, electronic programming, but New York's Benzos, one of the most innovative bands coming out of The Big Apple today, could eventually grab the baton.....” – Urb Magazine
“With a dramatic swell that hints at Jeff Buckley fronting a visceral emo/jazz outfit, Benzos creates a fascinating synthesis of urban electronic cool and suburban indie heat.” – Amplifier Magazine
“Benzos shimmer sweet drum-split and shoegazer misery” – The Village Voice
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Upcoming Benzos shows:
Aug 9 - Knitting Factory - New York, NY (w/ Say Hi To Your Mom)
Aug 17 - Camp Bisco 6 - Mariaville, NY (Other bands: Disco Biscuits, STS9, Girl Talk, Holy Fuck, and more)
For more Benzos online, please visit:
http://www.benzosmusic.com
http://myspace.com/benzos
New York-based quartet Benzos are releasing their second album, Branches, August 7th on Stinky Records. Branches combines the melodic allure of Doves, the sprawling dynamics of Explosions In the Sky and the minimalist yet intense complexity of Aphex Twin, to develop a unique blend of ambient, emotionally resonant guitar and synth instrumentation, “mashed up” with tight, bottom-heavy, intensely funky rhythm section grooves.
Since the release of their debut album, Morning Stanzas, Benzos -- Christian Celaya (guitar/synth/vocals), Brian Joyce (guitar/vocals), Eiko Peck (bass)and Steve Bryant (drums/sampling) -- have built a passionate live following for their heavily improvisational live shows, sharing stages with acts such as She Wants Revenge, Lake Trout, the Benevento-Russo Duo and Phoenix. Co-produced by Woody Ranere of Lake Trout, the new album animates the band’s transcendent melodies and complex rhythms with the dynamism and freshness characteristic of their extraordinary live shows.
From the drum n’ bass overtones of “Hurt Everybody” to the infectious melodies of “Phase 2” to the dynamic vehemence of “Crooked Hands,” Branches engrosses you with transcendent emotions and complex, highly danceable rhythms that leave you wanting more.
Listen to “Hurt Everybody”: http://www.stinkyrecords.com
“Radiohead are still the undisputed leaders on rock quintets that weave anthemic guitar rock with chilly, electronic programming, but New York's Benzos, one of the most innovative bands coming out of The Big Apple today, could eventually grab the baton.....” – Urb Magazine
“With a dramatic swell that hints at Jeff Buckley fronting a visceral emo/jazz outfit, Benzos creates a fascinating synthesis of urban electronic cool and suburban indie heat.” – Amplifier Magazine
“Benzos shimmer sweet drum-split and shoegazer misery” – The Village Voice
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Upcoming Benzos shows:
Aug 9 - Knitting Factory - New York, NY (w/ Say Hi To Your Mom)
Aug 17 - Camp Bisco 6 - Mariaville, NY (Other bands: Disco Biscuits, STS9, Girl Talk, Holy Fuck, and more)
For more Benzos online, please visit:
http://www.benzosmusic.com
http://myspace.com/benzos
1 crazy comments:
Ok Radiohead and Jeff Buckley are some of my all-time favs, so I'll have to check this group out. Also, looked at your bday photos - happy late bday! You and your wife are so cute and looks like you guys have tons of fun together. Was just thinking about my silly senior project the other day...ok, parts were good, parts were just ok. Anyway, it was fun to have you part of it. And Pat! What ever happened to her? I wish I could reconnect with her too. Its fun to hear from you now...when you "found me" on my blog I could totally hear your voice in the comments when you said "I FOUND YOU!" it was so funny because it was just like yesterday that we were hanging out in the RB and making fun of folk dancers. Oh wait, we were folk dancers. Ok, sorry about the novel..
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