The sound of a dripping tap, reaching for the antidote only for it to be 1mm too far away, public humiliation, profit, charity, the world of corporate syndication, warmth, sensory depravation, synthesis of all types and telecommunications. Not forgetting the pop sensibilities of all the above and the influence of String Theory and the juxtaposition of various possibilities in an infinitely expanding space. Its just one of those things, isnt it?
Brian Wilson, Vangelis, Gorrilaz, Amon Tobin, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Billy Holiday, Boards of Canada, Brian Wilson, The Strokes, Devendra Banhart, DJ Shadow, Pachelbel, Dresden Dolls, Fleetwood Mac, Bach, the original Ratpack, Herbie Hancock, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Johnny Deluxe, Outcast, The Bronx, The Carpenters, Barnadine, Nightmares on Wax, Baltimore, Bob and Marcia, Ennio Morricone, Enya, Neils Children, Mozart, Lightning Seeds, Bob Moog,
Sounds Like
Reactions that the demos got: XFM said "Love it!"
God Is In The TV Magazine said "ColdNews’ music demands attention. Standout track I Value My Sanity is a classic in the making."
Gordon Raphael - producer of The Strokes called The Cold News "Very VERY cool".
Sadie Hawkins Dance said "fresh and tasty!"
This Sound said "Some of the most evocative stuff around".
MusicOMH.com said "strikingly different to anything else around... This is one particular bandwagon that everyone should jump onto."
Judge for yourself.
True comparisons:
A hornet buzzing around your feet. Progressive polar opposites of Death Metal and Robbie Williams. Histrionic events based on parallel universes and the sound of a pop princess drowning in the coke-driven shows that she performs. And sugar and cinnamon!
Chris Blundell AKA Archive Of Everything likes to take things to the extreme.
He created Archive of Everything back in 2004 taking 3 years to finish and release his debut album "The Fall and Rise of Chi": a concept album about a schizophrenic man regaining his sanity. The album caught the attention of the press and garnered great reviews for its originality and songwriting.
Just under a year later Chris began working on the second album which he has promised to feature "more dancing, more grime and less filler". The album will be 10 tracks long and feature more off-the-wall beats, synthesisers and dirty riffs.
The albums title will be "Hyperman Vs. Rockman" and is due to be released late 2008 on The Simulated City Records.
Catchy, dancable chopped up rock that you'll just wanna groove to...
More details coming soon...
In the meantime, why not download "The Fall and Rise Of Chi" for FREE for a limited time!
Subba Cultcha said "[like] Kids TV on Ketamine...an intriguing and schizoid electronic-indie-pop adventure, made by the fourfold-fractured mind of one man"
XFM Radio said "Love it!"!"
Glasswerk.co.uk said "Brilliant!"
God Is In The TV Magazine said "[Archive Of Everything's] music demands attention. Standout track I Value My Sanity is a classic in the making."
RoomThirteen said "Strikingly nasty, overly distorted and obscure"
Gordon Raphael - producer of The Strokes called Archive Of Everything "Very VERY cool".
Shropshire Star said "a band with great promise."
This Sound said "Some of the most evocative stuff around".
MusicOMH.com said "strikingly different to anything else around... This is one particular bandwagon that everyone should jump onto." Judge for yourself.
Just listened to the preview.... I like. Is nice. when do we get to hear a full track eh? Am I still better getting in touch on Facebook, or have you relented and given in to the filthy poverty-smeared pleasure of myspace? Things here are good, how's NTN coming along?! All your neuroses are belong to us. You're looking very hairy these days. Very hairy.
Hehe, nvm, I'm sure it'll be reet with my newly-found lithp! I've listened to it a few times now, and I think it's miles better. Good work! Is this cartoon thing mentioned on the simulated city site by any chance? I was intrigued... Let us know when you're back in toon, and we'll go in die disko, um tanzen und trinken zu tun. Ciao bella.
Gosh, for a man with four people living in his cranium, you're so needy! Heheh, I did get your email but wanted James to hear it properly before I replied. On first listen, it does sound a lot better, but I'm still singing "think" instead of "sink" in the first verse. Other than that, it's miles better :) How's you? Been mugged or sold yet?
I like the use of the ASDA bridge in your photo (Profile pic) , You appear to be running which is definately the right thing to be doing on that bridge....ive heard rumors its evil....evil i tell you.....
Thanks man. Check out live sessions coming soon from The Magic Numbers, Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls), Pull Tiger Tail, Good Shoes and loads more. Just go to www.liveroom.tv and enjoy.
aiiiiiighh hows it goin chris? hope the release of the lil' ditty is goin good man, i even got a copy off itunes! sad me, anyway... hope you doin well mate, take it easy, hope to speak to ya soon good luck dude martin
