Once, twice, Thrice?

I will from today start following a new guideline when it comes to my posts. I figured out, that since every band goes through different phases, and since most of the bands tend to develope (or at least try to) I will dedicate a whole week to bands that represent me (their music is connected to different periods of my life). I will say a few words about each band, present their works and make my top 3 on each work. So this week starts off with my absolute top, Thrice.

Thrice was formed in 1998, and was founded by the childhood friends Dustin Kensrue and Teppei Teranishi. They started off as rock, or perhaps punk rock. I don't believe it matters what genre they belonged to, it was the beginning of a new era, Thrice would leave it's mark.

Playing with assymetric hard 2-step rythms and riffs remarkable for that time, they quickly won their fans' hearts. Their absolute first work was the self released EP First Impressions(1999). Two years later followed their first album, Identity Crisis.

Band Members

Dustin Kensrue

Teppei Teranishi

Eddie Breckenridge

Riley Breckenridge

Identity Crisis is with no doubt Thrice's first statement, they came and they would stay. And they still do. And guess what, this fall, they will release their 7th album! Anticipation? Hell yeah.

Anyway, I now present you my very top 3 from Identity Crisis, and hold on for more...

• Phoenix Ignition
• A Torch to end all Torches
  
• Under Par
  

www.myspace.com/thrice

Enjoy//

Shilly

Liam goes Beady Eye

Imagine Oasis wihtout one of the brothers, Noel Gallagher. This post is written in regard to the release of Beady Eye's debutalbum "Different Gear, Still Speeding" ( in Beady Eye Records label) which was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who has collaborated with amongst others U2.

The band was formed in 2009 and prefers to call itself a rockband. It's three members will take off on UK and European tour on march to promote their new release.

www.beadyeyemusic.com

Enjoy//
Shilly

Junip

I am pretty sure that most of you, are familiar with the tremendous singer- songwriter José Gonzalez. Well if you don't Im pleased to inform you that José is also featuring with two other swedish guys, Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn in "Junip".

The band took off it's career 2005 by releasing their first work, the EP Black Refuge. After five years followed Ropes and Summit and even the LP, Fields.
Junip is something special. Junip takes you away with it's acoustic, tabulature in combination with various sounds and effects, and of course González's extraordinary voice.

I give you Black Refuge, from the omonymous EP since I believe that it's the best song on the specific collection.

Another ending on your story
Now I'll have to speak to you from a distance
Because I tend to forget my duty
when I get to close to your resistance
Say what you have to say
I know it isn't you anyway
Use all the colours that you want to
I'll use black

http://junip.net/

Enjoy//
Shilly

Solace, just a side-project?

Today Im really pleased to present to you, an insanely good side project. Karl Schubach, singer in one of my absolute favourite bands, Misery Signals, started in 2008 his own side-project called "Solace".

Solace is mostly an expression of all those riffs that didnt suit Misery Signals. But that doesnt make it a recycle project. The melodies are strong, deep, dark far from monotonous. The melody (heavy, dark, distorted at times) in combination with Karl's intense and strong voice and of course the expocitive lyrics, gives us powerful music, or perhaps what I would call, quality music.

www.myspace.com/solace1234

Enjoy//

Shilly

The Bronx in third

Set up by its 5 members the LA hardcore punk band "The Bronx", is certainly a class of its own. The band was formed in 2002 and has released 4 albums.

• The Bronx ( 2003)
• The Bronx (2006)
• The Bronx (2008)
• Mariachi El Bronx (2009)

Don't let the titles misslead you though, the content is as far from dull as it could be. One interesting thing with The Bronx is the fact that they made a very good impression from the start, leading to a contract with Island Def Jam Music Group after only 3 shows. But instead of releasing their first album with the label, they chose to start their own label called "White Drugs", in which other bands such as The dipps are signed to.

Funny Facts

• Matt Caughthran, lead singer, has provided guest vocals for among others Biffy Clyro and the band "Every time I die"
• Their 4th album is nothing like the usual The Bronx music. It's a clear Mariachi sound taking you to sunny places with a cold margarita in hand.

This is their first music video which was released in 2003 to support their first album.

www.myspace.com/thebronx

Enjoy//

Shilly

16 Horsepower, going fast?

From rock to a mixture of bluegrass, folk, country and of course a touch of melancholy. A feeling of moodyness and perhaps a little bit of sorrow, but at the same time, they give you the feeling of statement, independence and awareness. 16 Horsepower music is melodic, filled with variations in harmonies, scales and instruments. Guitar, bass, drums, harmonica, cello, fiddle, keyboard, piano.

The band was formed in 1992 and lasted for 13 years. With 7 albums in their pocket, (by my opinion is the "Olden" at nr.1) their last signed label contract was with Alternative Tentacles Records ( run by Jello Biafra!) .

Despite the fact that the band has split, David Eugene Edwards (leader singer and former) is now busy with his own project called Woven Hand. A pretty similar expression of emotion ( in form of music of course) yet with a heavier tone of country music feeling. ( btw, they've got plans on touring with tool this year)

So, for a cloudy day 16 horsepower is as right as it ever could be. I give you "Haw" by my opinion their best song.

www.myspace.com/16horses

Enjoy//

Shilly.

O' Brother

I couldn't really put my finger on it and describe the feeling but it was deep. Perhaps in combination with my morning coffe. Or due to the "thrice"-like guitars, the sorrow reflected in Tanner Merritt's voice (vocals/guitar).

I think the fact that they've shared stage with bands and artists like Thrice, Biffy Clyro, Manchester Orchestra says it all.

www.myspace.com/obrothermusic

Enjoy// Shilly