Mar/100
Event : The Melanaster Band with Mobley and If You Wannas! 03.13.10 Asheville NC
Saturday, March 13th, join The Melanaster Band, If You Wannas, and Austin-based rockers Mobley for what promises to be an unforgettable night of killer music. I’ll let these bands speak for themselves (press below), but suffice to say we’re very excited to be sharing the stage with these two crews.
Essential info : Club 828 at 64 N Carter St, 9PM | $8. Facebook Event.
Special note : Mobley features a remarkably creative interactive music video on their website. Check it out!
MOBLEY
Originally founded in North Carolina by lead singer and songwriter Anthony Watkins II and later joined by bassist Tim Shelburne Jr., Mobley took its current shape during the summer of 2008. A cross-country move and 7 months of practice and preparation later, they’re hard at work trying to prove themselves as one of Austin’s most promising young bands.The songs draw from a wealth of influences, often tied together with only as much thread as is necessary for coherence. What results is a repetoire that, by virtue of its diversity, truly transports the listener. Nowhere is this fact more clear than when you see the band live. It’s a set comprised of contrasting moods and moments: an anthemic blitz of guitars and wired synths; a falsetto croon slinking out over drum-bass groove straight out of ‘73; a music box lullaby bursting into chamber pop or keening alt-country or glitzy dance rock. All of these sounds are complimented by a stunning video/light component and performed by musicians that command the stage with a presence that belies their youth and a vigor that proves it.
Infectiously energetic, meticulous in their passion, and unmistakably honest, Mobley has crafted a distinctive brand of indie rock that is smart, catchy, and melodic. Give them a listen… you’re likely to agree.
IF YOU WANNAS
When listening to the If You Wannas, the most immediately noticeable thing isn’t what they do well, but how they manage to click all cylinders at once. This band is a tight rock ‘n’ roll machine which takes its nods from both Fugazi and My Morning Jacket, the rhythm section of Trevor Stoia and Jacob Baumann create a level of tension and terseness that simultaneously grates against and gels with guitarists Ryan Cox and Gavin Conner’s laconic country infused strum and whine. It’s a cacophony that you can sing and dance along with, and it’s all by design.“We go for hooks,” says Cox. “I try to write what I would want to listen to, and that’s a three-minute-long song. We want people to go home and remember something on the way home.”
Feb/100
Event : Mr. Invisible at the Black Flower (Raleigh NC)
Real quick bump: Mr. Invisible will take the stage at the Black Flower in Raleigh this Friday, February 12th with Big Hop. According to the Facebook event page : ” …the bar specials will make you hate the next morning, though your wallet will be thanking you.” Sounds like a winner!
Feb/100
Selected : Beach House – “Norway” (Live)
Beach House now has the distinction of being the only “Selected” feature artist to appear twice on the blog. The first post appeared about half a year ago.
I’m so happy for all of their current success, and their new album, Teen Dream, is stunning. Highly, highly recommended. The CD comes with a companion DVD of music videos + goodies, so make sure to get physical (like Olivia).
Rumor has it that they will be gracing Asheville with a performance at the Grey Eagle on April 30th. I’ll see you there!
Feb/100
Review : Melanaster Band @ the Emerald Lounge
A lovely review of the Melanaster Band’s September show at the Emerald Lounge appears in Lydia See’s blog. Check out the review, sure, but stick around for her excellent photography and musings on the Asheville music scene. PS she also has a brand-new photojournal here.
Three jellyfish. Scrim by Jennifer Bruce (pictured)
Jan/101
Event : Melanaster at the Rocket Club in Asheville
On Friday, January 22nd, Melanaster will rock Asheville’s Rocket Club with Open Windows and Do It To Julia. Show starts at 9PM with Julia, $7. Facebook Event.
This is a fantastic bill, and made more special by the fact that we’ll also be celebrating:
• JAG and Gabe’s birthday
and
• Lydia’s going-away party
Join us on the west side to defrost, have a drink, and tell the people you love them. Map.
Dec/090
Video : Highway Hearts [Music Video]
Marley Carroll – Highway Hearts [Music Video] from Marley Carroll on Vimeo.
Video for “Highway Hearts,” lead single from the album Melanaster.
Footage source is “Journey Through a Day” (1967) produced by Dale Johnson. Public domain, Prelinger archives.
Music ©2007-2010 Melanaster Records.
Dec/090
Event : UNHUNGRIFY 12/19
***On behalf of the Melanaster Band I want to thank everybody that made it to the Hookah Bar show last Friday, 12/11. The vibe, crowd, and music (Paper Tiger + RBTS Win) was simply perfect. On to the next adventure…***
- Poster says it all.
Dec/090
Video : The Melanaster Band – Bird Hand (Live @ E-Lo)
Debut show, 09/24/09 at the Emerald Lounge in Asheville.
Marley Carroll (keys, vocals), Billy Cardine (dobro), Barrett Smith (guitar), Jake Wolf (bass), Ryan Lassiter (drums).
Nov/091
Event : The Melanaster Band at the Hookah Bar 12/11
Design by Troy Lehman
On Friday, December 11, The Melanaster Band joins local trip-hop luminaries Paper Tiger for a show at Asheville’s Hookah Bar (map).
From the press release: “Since re-defining themselves as Paper Tiger, the electronic trip-hop duo formerly known as RubySlippers & MINGLE has been well received by crowds at Trinumeral 2009, has opened a sold out show with UK producer Bonobo and played a short set opening for producer Mark Farina. Paper Tiger have hit a stride in creating original lounge/trip-hop, and are quickly establishing themselves as a duo in the Asheville music scene.”
Nov/094
New Release : Marley Carroll – 30 in 60 [DJ Mix]
Album Art by Marley Carroll + Troy Lehman
[download - 30 in 60.zip]
Melanaster Records is proud to present 30 in 60, a brand-new live DJ mix that features the experimental looping and glitching techniques that Marley Carroll has developed over the past year [see video below].
30 in 60 features 30 tracks in exactly 60 minutes, and the album cover substitutes for a track list – each square represents an artist featured in the mix.
Much of the material was developed specifically for Marley’s opening slot for Prefuse 73 in September of this year, and the highlights of those two hours were condensed to make this killer 60-minute workout.
More details available on the downloads page [equipment, technique]. You can preview / stream the album below, or click the download link at the top of the post to grab the entire mix for free!
Part 1
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