http://www.thegeekcouch.com Music. Movies. Random Geekdom. Wed, 28 May 2014 13:27:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.10 Fiercely Independent Music. Artist interviews. Hosted by Sean C. Duregger. Sean C. Duregger no Sean C. Duregger [email protected] [email protected] (Sean C. Duregger) Sean C. Duregger Fiercely Independent Music. music, independent, rock, alternative, post rock, interviews, art, culture http://www.thegeekcouch.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/geekcouchbp.png http://www.thegeekcouch.com/category/music/bands-you-should-know/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-belgrade/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-belgrade/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:00:02 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9828 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-belgrade/feed/ 0 Adam Arcuragi,Alison Ranger,Appleseed,Belgrade,Catherine Wheel,Ink & Dagger,Jena Berlin,Jersey City,Metroplex,mp3,Nada Surf,New Jersey This band took me by surprise. They were so good, in fact, that even though I had a promo copy of their album, I went out and ordered the LP. - Belgrade is unique to anything out right now, but could be peers to many late 90s and early 2000s post-punk... This band took me by surprise. They were so good, in fact, that even though I had a promo copy of their album, I went out and ordered the LP. Belgrade is unique to anything out right now, but could be peers to many late 90s and early 2000s post-punk bands. Melodic but not pop. There's a rough edge slightly beneath the surface of their music.  If you're a fan of Appleseed Cast or Sunny Day Real Estate, this is right up your alley. Belgrade's self-titled album has been in top rotation on my iPhone, Spotify and in my car since hearing it. At home, it's in my top stack of LPs.  One of my favorites of 2013 so far. BELGRADE (Jersey City, NJ) SELF TITLED (DIGITAL | LP) RIYL: Jealous Sound, Nada Surf, Catherine Wheel, Appleseed Cast, Sunny Day Real Estate With liquid-like intros and outros. Belgrade's fleshy songs are sure to spur a variety of emotions. Daring themselves a slap in the face with the glove of simplicity, Belgrade keep things subversively straightforward. While embracing more than healthy doses of echo, the air between meaty ideas is apparent and fluid. Belgrade offers layers of cycling guitar, nimble bass lines, snappy dynamic drums and floating vocals as they teeter from an understated warm twang to a groaning twisted reverb-fest. Urging you into a heap of head-tossing joy while never letting things fully explode in your face. The name of this game is restraint, boys and girls. Everybody can, and has, played loud and bombastic - but lets see who can best tightrope-walk the wavy line between blissful/breezy melodies and purposeful energetic sharpness. Internal rebellion never sounded so endearing. Let's cloak those catchy pop smarts under blankets of reverberated echoes bounced off last night's full moon - still ringing in the squinty-eyed hangover morning. Let the sound shimmer and swoon forward and back like a chorus for the night time, to be consumed during the day. Anthems to prep us all for that cloudy nocturnal courage. History: Having been called "vintage indie" at times, Belgrade's members bring a seasoned take on melding musical styles and eras, excited with purpose for this new and nostalgic sound. Belgrade is made up of longtime players in the Philadelphia and southern New Jersey regions. Featuring current and former members of bands such as Restorations, Metroplex, Ink & Dagger, The Progress, Jena Berlin, Frail, Adam Arcuragi (band),Ma Jolie, Circle the City, The Deadly, Pots & Pans, Alison Ranger, and more. [source: beartrappr] Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-banquets/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-banquets/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:30:37 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9819 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2013/07/14/bands-you-should-know-banquets/feed/ 0 Anthem,Bottom Shelf,Brian Maguire,Chris Larsen,Dave Frenson,Hot Rod Circuit,Hot Water Music,Jersey City,New Brunswick,New Jersey,Polar Bear,Polar Bear Club I fell in love with Banquets' self-titled album immediately after hearing it. Originally they were advertised to me as "pop-punk" but even hearing the first measure of music, I knew that wasn't the case. If I had to classify Banquets' sound I'd say New... I fell in love with Banquets' self-titled album immediately after hearing it. Originally they were advertised to me as "pop-punk" but even hearing the first measure of music, I knew that wasn't the case. If I had to classify Banquets' sound I'd say New Found Glory meets The Ataris meets Hot Water Music with a dash of Samiam and a sprinkle of The Gaslight Anthem. Their album is a fantastic balance of hooks, melody and straight up honesty. It's infectious, well written and catchy as hell. Every song. So, do yourself a favor and check this band out. Sample them on Spotify and please support the band by going out to a show, buying their music or their merch. I hope this band is around for a long time. BANQUETS (Jersey City, NJ) SELF TITLED (DIGITAL | CASSETTE | LP) RIYL: The Gaslight Anthem, The Loved Ones, Polar Bear Club, Samiam, Hot Rod Circuit In 2010 a band named after a beer (Banquets) put out a 7" titled with a Lebowski reference (This Is Our Concern, Dude). Yes, Jersey City's Banquets may have started in a humorous manner between friends who just wanted to have fun and play music. But, what the band has blossomed into in a few short years is nothing short of remarkable. Of course, the talent was there all along, you could see it in the strains of those first four songs. Move on to 2011's triumphant LP debut, Top Button, Bottom Shelf, and it was clear to see, Banquets was in fact, the real deal. Now here we stand in 2013, Banquets are set to release their sophomore LP, the aptly Self-Titled album showcases a band firing on all cylinders. Following up their brilliant debut LP, 2011's Top Button, Bottom Shelf, Banquets return with a Self-Titled sophomore effort that continues the band's no filler approach. Much like its predecessor, Self-Titled clocks in at 10 songs under 30 minutes but there is a bit more breathing room here as the band expands and hones their sound. Along with guitarist/vocalist, Dave Frenson and bassist Chris Larsen, the addition of Brian Maguire on drums has been key to the band's growth. Lead singer, Travis Omilian, is the secret weapon though, hiding behind the band's ultra tight melodic pop/punk. There is a worn romanticism and a nostalgic charm to Omilian's lyrics. Combined with the band's dynamic sense of urgency and uplifting spirit, Omilian's lyrics give Banquets a depth that is rare to find in the genre these days. Self-Titled truly encompasses the band's growth into a songwriting tour de force. [source: beartrappr] Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/30/bands-you-should-know-denison-witmer/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/30/bands-you-should-know-denison-witmer/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:07:50 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9748 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/30/bands-you-should-know-denison-witmer/feed/ 0 Amos Lee,Bon Iver,Denison Witmer,Devin Greenwood,Lancaster,Leonard Cohen,Melody Gardot,Neil Young,Nick Drake,Rufus Wainwright,Sufjan Stevens,The Ones Who Wait   - I have a long history with Denison Witmer. Back in 2001 I fell in love with his songwriting on the album Of Joy And Sorrow and ever since then he's an artist that I've sought out for new music yearly. His music was used when I married my wife,   I have a long history with Denison Witmer. Back in 2001 I fell in love with his songwriting on the album Of Joy And Sorrow and ever since then he's an artist that I've sought out for new music yearly. His music was used when I married my wife, his music has influence my own songwriting, and his music has brought peace during many stressful situations. Denison Witmer's newest album is out now and it's probably his best work yet. Learn more about it after the jump. ——————————————————————————————————- DENISON WITMER (Landcaster, PA) THE ONES WHO WAIT CD / Digital (Asthmatic Kitty) RIYL: Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Nick Drake MP3: Brooklyn With Your Highest Wall STREAM: Bandcamp • BIO (reposted from Riot Act Media)  ——————————————————————————————————- Fifteen years and nine albums into his career, Denison Witmer is familiar with the unexpected and often quixotic intersections that can take place between life and musical career. His newest album,The Ones Who Wait, is a reflection of this understanding of self and the growth that comes through life experience. It is an intimate reflection on the meandering path of life, on family and friendships, on death balanced with new life, on endings and beginnings. In Denison’s own words,The Ones Who Wait is about “patience and reverence. Being mindful and open to what you’re experiencing. A desire to take hold of what’s happening in your life, yet trusting the mystery of it enough to let go and participate rather than dictate.” Much like any one of Denison’s previous eight records, this ninth record started as a collaboration. He and fellow producer/engineer Devin Greenwood casually started working on an EP. In the midst of this new start, however, Denison found himself pulled back to his native Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His father, who was diagnosed with cancer 3 years previously, had taken a turn for the worse. “My father was never the kind of guy who let people fuss over or take care of him,” Denison says of that time. “But in the last few months of his life, there was this kind of acceptance and he allowed himself to be taken care of. He did it really graciously and generously. It was a beautiful thing to participate in and a gift to those around hm. Those are months that I would never trade for anything. I stopped making music. I stopped doing everything. I just spent time with him.” A few months later, his dad passed away. Denison grieved with his family, and remembered. He returned to the studio with a new approach to the EP he had first started building the previous winter. What began as an EP grew into a full-length album, as Denison added songs that reflected the changes in the intervening year. Denison’s albums have always been markedly personal, each one a significant milestone in his life. But The Ones Who Wait marks a whole new level of intimacy with listeners. Getting married, starting a business, and watching his dad close the final chapter on his life have helped Denison tell his own story better, to be more delicate, and confident. Bringing things full circle, as he wrapped up post-production on The Ones Who Wait, Denison found out he was going to be a father too. The sound of The Ones Who Wait indicates a new maturity in Denison’s musical career, a subtle sense of confidence in his voice and music. His guitar and voice sit front and center in the sound, evoking a melodic warmth reminiscent of 70s-era singer-songwriters like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne. Denison reined in his well-established network of musicians to fill out the sound of the record, including CJ Camerieri (Bon Iver, Rufus Wainwright), Devin Greenwood (Norah Jones, Amos Lee), James McAlister (Sufjan Stevens), Charles Staub (Melody Gardot), Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/24/bands-you-should-know-bella-ruse/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/24/bands-you-should-know-bella-ruse/#comments Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:11:50 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9734 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/24/bands-you-should-know-bella-ruse/feed/ 0 Bella Ruse,Christmas music,Joseph Barker,Kate Nash,Kay Gillette,Kuhzoo,Music,Sarah Mclachlan   - A few years ago I stumbled across the duo Bella Ruse and have been in love with their music ever since. This year they're releasing a Christmas album and it's wonderful. Discover this wonderful group for yourself and fill your house with Christmas...   A few years ago I stumbled across the duo Bella Ruse and have been in love with their music ever since. This year they're releasing a Christmas album and it's wonderful. Discover this wonderful group for yourself and fill your house with Christmas cheer this holiday! Also, they're album Kuhzoo is pretty fun and worth checking out!   ——————————————————————————————————- BELLA RUSE (Minneapolis, MN) WELCOME CHRISTMAS CD / Digital (Self-released) RIYL: Regina Spektor, Kate Nash, She & Him MP3: "Christmas Presence" STREAM: Bandcamp • BIO ——————————————————————————————————- Bella Ruse's combination of airy folk and crunchy pop transforms rooms into secret gardens and paints pictures of invading bombardiers, salty sea love, and super glued hearts. Surrounded by a laboratory of instruments - typewriter, suitcase organ, glockenspiel, and kazoos - singer Kay Gillette's antique voice and Joseph Barker's mournful guitar twist and twirl and dip and dive and carry you deep down the rabbit-hole into their magical musical world. They've been traveling the country in a van powered by vegetable oil for two years, opening for Sarah Mclachlan, Heart, and Kate Nash along the way. Their songs have been heard on MTV and Showtime and their most recent album, KUHZOO, spent eight weeks on the CMJ Radio Top 200. They were the Needle in the Haystack artist on MTVmusic.com and Performer Magazine calls Gillette's voice 'truly unique.' Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/23/bands-you-should-know-save-ends/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/23/bands-you-should-know-save-ends/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:32:22 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9727 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/23/bands-you-should-know-save-ends/feed/ 0 Farewell Continental,Save Ends,Saves The Day,The Anniversary,The Get Up Kids,The Weakerthans I discovered Boston, MA band Save Ends when I  began planning on bringing back the podcast. Their sound is familiar, yet unique. Imagine if The Anniversary joined forces with The Get Up Kids. I was hooked. I discovered Boston, MA band Save Ends when I  began planning on bringing back the podcast. Their sound is familiar, yet unique. Imagine if The Anniversary joined forces with The Get Up Kids. I was hooked. Hoping for a full-length album from this band very soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVE ENDS (Boston, MA) STRENGTH VS. WILL CD/EP / Digital (Self-released) RIYL: The Get Up Kids, The Weakerthans, Farewell Continental, The Anniversary, Saves The Day MP3: "Sweet Defeat" MP3 STREAM: Bandcamp • BIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long, long, ago, deep within the ancient Dwarven forges of Holliston Keep, an iron kinship once was wrought. Emerging unto the world above, this fellowship of five became known to all as Save Ends. This group of like-minded minstrels immediately began to spread their melodic tales of mischief and revelry throughout the land. To further imprint themselves on the annals of history, Save Ends complied a collection of five of their greatest works, and thus it became known as “Ten Or Better”. Our band of merrymakers continued to trek about the countryside, relaying these chronicles of adventure to all those who would lend an ear. The world was at peace during this time of joy and song. In time, though, dark clouds began to line the horizon. Faint whisperings of evil and misery began to pervade throughout. Talk of the return of the once cruel and malevolent warlock king known as “Büttrok” became prevalent amongst the people of Regular Earth. It soon became clear to Save Ends that something must be done to lift this darkness. Something must be done to eliminate this threat from the world henceforth. And so, they buried themselves deep within the halls of Holliston Keep, and set out to craft the ultimate rebuttal to this manifestation of atrocity. Heavy in their hearts, yet steadfast in their purpose, Save Ends slowly began to piece together this harmonious riposte. Finally, in the morning twilight of one particularly sanguine spring day in the year two-thousand and twelve, this gathering of wearied artisans emerged from their subterranean refuge, bodies battered, and minds tapped dry. These debilitating efforts were not in vein, however. Clenched tightly in the fist of the one they called “Hog”, capturing every gleam of the Sun’s radiance, was a glistening beacon of hope. They call it “Strength Vs. Will”. Its purpose is clear: To overcome all that is vile and repulsive in the sound sphere of Regular Earth, and bring back the peace and serenity that once was. May Apollo’s Lyre bless it with good fortune when, in this summer of two-thousand and twelve, Save Ends prepares to unleash it far and wide, and bring harmony back to this world. Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/22/bands-you-should-know-ghost-robot-ninja-bear/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/22/bands-you-should-know-ghost-robot-ninja-bear/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:12:06 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=9700 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2012/11/22/bands-you-should-know-ghost-robot-ninja-bear/feed/ 0 Ghost Robot Ninja Bear,Nakatomi Plaza,Oscar Albis Rodriguez Out of the 6 bands I played this week on the GeekCouch: Backstage Pass podcast, Ghost Robot Ninja Bear was my standout favorite. I'm not 100% if they're even still doing anything as of now, but their album is available for a "name your price" download ... Out of the 6 bands I played this week on the GeekCouch: Backstage Pass podcast, Ghost Robot Ninja Bear was my standout favorite. I'm not 100% if they're even still doing anything as of now, but their album is available for a "name your price" download and you should check it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHOST ROBOT NINJA BEAR (Brooklyn, NY) SELF-TITLED CD (Available as Free / Name-Your-Price Download) RIYL: Nakatomi Plaza, Burning Airlines, Small Brown Bike, At The Drive-In MP3: "Curtain Call" STREAM: Bandcamp • BIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Ghost Robot Ninja Bear, the newest outfit for former Nakatomi Plaza front man Oscar Albis Rodriguez, the well-respected veteran of the punk scene once again takes center stage and appears poised to escape the shadow of former bands. Thankfully, the eight incredible songs that make up this Self-Titled debut won't allow us completely forget older endeavors; still, it's apparent that Rodriguez's songwriting abilities continue to evolve in exciting ways and his musical chops are sharper than ever. Weaving adventurous, dynamic compositions around anthemic choruses, GRNB specializes blazing riffs and layered harmonies that toe the line between melodic and graveled, while the rhythm section deftly propels each song into the next. It's clear that Rodriguez has created a vehicle in Ghost Robot Ninja Bear that can stand on its own and will continue to forge a unique identity well into the future while paying tribute to the past. • PRESS QUOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While Nakatomi Plaza may be gone, Rodriguez is still cranking out quality tunes at a rapid pace. - Punknews.org Ghost Robot Ninja Bear is excellent - the kind of punk record with just enough pop sprinkled in that I’ve been craving. - My Car and My Guitar An ambitious and engaging album, flourishing with interesting textures and anthemic choruses that could very well be the definition of progressive punk. - The Byke Rack Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2011/02/05/bands-you-should-know-the-end-of-america/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2011/02/05/bands-you-should-know-the-end-of-america/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:09:30 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=4998 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2011/02/05/bands-you-should-know-the-end-of-america/feed/ 0 Music,Steep Bay,The End Of America I just discovered the band The End of America and they've quickly become one of my favorite bands recording right now. Their debut album, Steep Bay was recorded over 9 days in and around a remote cabin on Schroon Lake, I just discovered the band The End of America and they've quickly become one of my favorite bands recording right now. Their debut album, Steep Bay was recorded over 9 days in and around a remote cabin on Schroon Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The result is 9 songs with an energy and fire you can't get from a studio. Steep Bay has jumped to the top of my "Best of 2011" list (yes, I know it's early in the year) and is very much worth checking out. You can buy the album digitally for $4.99 or buy the CD w/ a poster for $8.99 HERE. Hear a song, watch 2 videos and read the press release after the jump. MP3: "Fiona Grace" - Running - The End of America from Chris Newhard on Vimeo. These Things Are Mine - The End of America from Chris Newhard on Vimeo. THE END OF AMERICA Steep Bay LP (Forest Park Recordings-12/14/10) RIYL: Elliott Smith, Rocky Votolato, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The End of America is not some grand political statement. Instead, it is an honest attempt between three friends to return music to its purest form. After years on the road with numerous bands, James Downes, Brendon Thomas, and Trevor Leonard found themselves all searching for meaning within the chaos of present day America. In the past the trio had discussed recording music in remote locations where they could distance themselves from the trappings of modern life. From these conversations sprung the concept of The End of America: to travel to the ends of the continent in search of inspiration and to write and record on the spot in unique locations. The End of America’s debut album, Steep Bay, was recorded live in a cabin on Schroon Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The album is named after the cove on which the cabin was built: a beautiful bay surrounded by rock cliffs and towering pine trees, beyond the reach of power lines, accessible only by boat. One mid-July afternoon the trio made the drive up to the family cabin and paddled across at dusk. The old canoe that carried them could barely hold their weight let alone the gear, but they made it over safely just as the sun was setting. Their first recording was by the light of campfire that night, guitars on the shore under a sky full of stars. Using a small battery powered recording device with two mic inputs, the group set up everywhere - in the cabin, on the porch, even out on the water. In the course of one week the trio wrote and recorded the album live, unedited, 9 tracks in all. The takes that were kept are from performances that felt the most honest, regardless of minor imperfections. Steep Bay is as much a documentary as it is a record; an intimate snapshot of three friends living off the grid, trying to reconcile and understand life the only way they know how, through the emotions of music. Buy the album here: http://theendofamerica.bandcamp.com/ Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/22/bands-you-should-know-the-cold-beat/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/22/bands-you-should-know-the-cold-beat/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:23:45 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=4969 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/22/bands-you-should-know-the-cold-beat/feed/ 0 Raw and catchy, The Cold Beat doesn't need anything else other than their music to do that talking.  If you're a fan of The Get Up Kids, The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Buffalo Tom, or Old 97's you'll dig The Cold Beat. - Raw and catchy, The Cold Beat doesn't need anything else other than their music to do that talking.  If you're a fan of The Get Up Kids, The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Buffalo Tom, or Old 97's you'll dig The Cold Beat. About the Band: In a little over a year The Cold Beat have released an EP, a 7” and are now back with their debut full-length, entitled Get Safe. The album expands the band’s anthemic take on punk-influenced rock n’ roll. Words like modest and working class might get thrown around rather easily when it comes to The Cold Beat but don’t let that fool you. These boys can write a melody and back it up in full force with some pounding, catchy rhythms. Featuring current members of Where The Land Meets The Sea and Dan Webb And The Spiders as well as former members of Lock And Key, The Call Up, inblackandwhite and The Murder Mile, The Cold Beat delivers an album chock full of mature roots rock anthems with a youthful punk energy. Get Safe sees the trio expanding instrumentally with flourishes of organ and horn. Those additions only enhance the band’s songwriting chops and lends to the tailor-made choruses that leave the listener searching for the repeat button. The Cold Beat’s songs remain ultra-melodic but show off a renewed depth. There is a darkness and a sense of urgency that is palpable here. Get Safe is anything but safe and the band has given us an album that breathes sincerity and authenticity. The Cold Beat sure didn’t take long to deliver on the promise of their earlier efforts. The band has arrived well ahead of schedule. [Beartrap PR] Snake Oil: MySpace Twitter Bands You Should Know is a feature that will introduce you to hard-working, independent music artists that stand out from the overwhelming noise of today's music scene.  These are bands that deserve to be heard and supported.  If you like them, please support them by going to shows and buying their music. Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-the-saddest-landscape/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-the-saddest-landscape/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:05:11 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=4965 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-the-saddest-landscape/feed/ 0 If you're looking for something a bit more aggressive, but something that goes against the mainstream grain, look no further than The Saddest Landscape.  Originally formed in 2002, The Saddest Landscape quickly made a name for themselves in the "screa... If you're looking for something a bit more aggressive, but something that goes against the mainstream grain, look no further than The Saddest Landscape.  Originally formed in 2002, The Saddest Landscape quickly made a name for themselves in the "screamo underground." But, after a handful of independent releases, they've remained somewhat dormant.  2010 marks their first full length album in 7 years, and while the "screamo" genre has become stale, The Saddest Landscape have not.  They've left that predictable sound behind and created something melodic yet aggressive and wholly original. About the Band: Haunting and massive in its scope, The Saddest Landscape’s You Will Not Survive echoes a maelstrom of emotions while retaining a staggering poise and precision. Rarely does a record push you so close to the edge only to save you at its dying breath. The Saddest Landscape provides cathartic therapy for desperate and dark matters of the heart. With passionate vocals and pummeling, powerful musical landscapes the band never relents nor wavers as they drag you through their own personal hell. It is the fear of the journey that eventually makes us stronger and You Will Not Survive is that voyage. Time away has only enhanced The Saddest Landscape’s aggressive vitriol. The band has redefined expectations firmly reestablishing themselves back in a scene that desperately needs them. You Will Not Survive further entrenches The Saddest Landscape as an uncompromising pioneer in the ever-evolving screamo genre. Declaring War on Nostalgia: Official Site Bands You Should Know is a feature that will introduce you to hard-working, independent music artists that stand out from the overwhelming noise of today's music scene.  These are bands that deserve to be heard and supported.  If you like them, please support them by going to shows and buying their music. Sean C. Duregger no http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-daniel-g-harmann-the-trouble-starts/ http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-daniel-g-harmann-the-trouble-starts/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:27:09 +0000 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/?p=4957 http://www.thegeekcouch.com/2010/10/21/bands-you-should-know-daniel-g-harmann-the-trouble-starts/feed/ 0 Daniel G. Harman,Daniel G. Harmann,Eric Corson,Long Winters bassist,Risk Daniel G. Harman & The Trouble Starts took me by surprise.  Their 6th album Risk is really solid and grows on you with each listen.  Risk will be available on October 26th, 2010. About the Band: For his sixth album, entitled Risk, Daniel G. Daniel G. Harman & The Trouble Starts took me by surprise.  Their 6th album Risk is really solid and grows on you with each listen.  Risk will be available on October 26th, 2010. About the Band: For his sixth album, entitled Risk, Daniel G. Harmann has beefed up his sound with The Trouble Starts. Primarily a solo artist, Harmann describes the new album as a collection of “Big songs you dream about making and playing to lots of people”. Risk was recorded live over five days at Electrokitty Studios with Long Winters bassist Eric Corson. On Risk, Harmann and his band have created an intriguing collection of working class art rock with a full, sweeping sound leaving the pretense firmly at the door. Risk is lyrically all about taking chances. Harmann & The Trouble Starts has crafted an album that is difficult to pigeonhole. Risk lives and breathes at two separate corners only to meet somewhere perfectly in the middle between the elegant and the abrasive. “Call it what you will,” Harmann says, “but at its core, its rock and roll. It’s dirty and imperfect. It’s quiet and loud.” Finding beauty in the simpleness of everyday life is what sustains us all. Harmann knows this and the emotional depth within Risk is honest and remarkably uplifting. [Beartrap PR] Listen The Horse & the Sistine Chapel: Dee: Official Site Bands You Should Know is a feature that will introduce you to hard-working, independent music artists that stand out from the overwhelming noise of today's music scene.  These are bands that deserve to be heard and supported.  If you like them, please support them by going to shows and buying their music. Sean C. Duregger no