http://www.thegeekcouch.com Music. Movies. Random Geekdom. Wed, 28 May 2014 13:27:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.11 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 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