For the second year in a row, Automatic Children is in the Deli Magazine’s list of top NYC bands. Skopemag.com called "Coming over me" "classic indie rock that does not disappoint" and "has hit all over it." Automatic Children released their limited-edition vinyl 45 May 19, 2009 at Arlene's Grocery in NYC. The two singles are “Coming Over Me” and “Solitude”. It was produced by Rob McCulloch (Supple and the musical Attorney for the Damned) and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound (TV on the Radio, Sonic Youth, Ra Ra Riot). Automatic Children will be releasing their first full length album in early 2010.
Automatic Children released their EP “It’s Not Me, It’s You” September 20th, 2007 at Southpaw in Brooklyn. Big Takeover magazine called the song Wake Up a “poppy post-punk gem with some of the best this-relationship’s not-working lyrics ever.” Brooklyn Rocks said that “the EP is a lo-fi gem”. Journalists have compared AC to Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Sebadoh, X, The Jesus and Mary Chain and the Individuals. NYC clubs that AC have played include Crash Mansion, Rockwood Music Hall, Arlene's Grocery, Coco 66, Trash Bar, Public Assembly, Cameo, Spike Hill, Southpaw, and Club NME and Legacy Night at the Annex.
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PRESS
SKOPE MAGAZINE ONLINE
"Sonicbids Artists to Watch, May 2009"
"Next up is a band out of NYC called Automatic Children. This foursome offers listeners both a female & male vocalist. The first track that we listened to and really enjoyed was, “Coming Over Me.” This track has hit all over it. The sound is classic indie rock that does not disappoint. For the second year in a row, Automatic Children is in The Deli Magazine’s list of top NYC bands. A nice point of Automatic Children is that every song sounds fresh & new. Crista Giuliani is the female vocalist in the group and she can hold her own. If you are in NYC on 5/19 they will be playing Arlene’s Grocery. If you enjoy their studio sound you are sure to enjoy the live show as well. If you go see live music in NYC you are bound to catch AC as they have played some of the coolest venues in the city. We really enjoyed the female & male perspectives that resonate through the songwriting."
THE DELI MAGAZINE , SPRING 2009
"The Best Emerging NYC Bands of 2008"
"Automatic Children got together a little over a year ago and made their live debut in September of 2007 at Southpaw with an 8 song set. In between live shows and day jobs, the band found the time to record their debut EP, “Its Not Me, Its You”. The EP earned strong reviews and comparisons to bands like The Pixies and Sebadoh followed. The band has started the New Year with a lineup change and added Jamie Morris on the drums to fill out their sound. The new lineup crystallized quickly and Automatic Children are releasing a stop-gap 7” of new songs in May prior to their full-length album coming out later this year. "
BIG TAKEOVER MAGAZINE no.62, APRIL 2008
"The male-female leads and more stripped-down, jangly sound on “Pity Party” reminds me of the Individuals; the darker, dirgey “Wake Up” is a poppy post-punk gem with some of the best this-relationship’s not-working lyrics ever."
For more, be on the lookout for Big Takeover Magazine Issue 62 available through bigtakeover.com
Thanks, Jack Rabid and Steve Holtje.
THE DELI MAGAZINE ONLINE, APRIL 14, 2008
"The band’s standard four-piece line up is augmented by male/female vocal interplay, which unfolds on stage like a teenage rock opera."
THE DELI MAGAZINE no.14, SPRING 2008
"The Best Emerging NYC Bands of 2007"
"Sometimes it’s important to note that rock and roll isn’t all about being super serious. In between striking an unaffected pose and frantically trying to mimic P4k’s Best New Music picks, the essence of live music can get lost in the "indieness" of it all. I mean, when’s the last time you heard a band compare themselves to the Monkees? Unselfconciously, Automatic Children play psych-influenced alternative rock in the style of some of the 90’s best - a comparison to Brian Jonestown Massacre (without all the crazy) wouldn’t be totally out of order. "
Read the full interview here
BROOKLYN ROCKS BLOG, FEBRUARY 2, 2008
"I have always felt that a good live show should both hold your attention and leave you wanting more. Automatic Children's show at Rockwood Music Hall hit the mark on both fronts. The band seems to really enjoy themselves on stage which made for a fun live show.
YORK RULES - REQUIRED LISTENING, FEBRUARY 1, 2008
"Automatic Children are now the first musical artists to proactively put their music in front of the yorkrules audience. Adam Lippman, the group’s founding member, answered a few of my questions about him and his art."
Read the interview here
THE DELI ONLINE BLOG, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
“Automatic Children's music is playful and aggressive, but not cold as you might expect from a band with a name like that. Their songs are rooted in traditional songwriting, with recurring references to pop and rock'n'roll, but the sound is gritty and distorted, reminding the unpolished tunes of Jesus and Mary Chain and The Pixies (alternating male/female vocals and a cover of Gigantic also tie this quartet to the Boston legends).”
BROOKLYN ROCKS BLOG, OCTOBER 8, 2007
"The EP is a lo-fi gem -- listeners will immediately pick up on the influence of The Pixies and the band is supposed to include a cover of Gigantic in their set. The last song on the disc, "Wake Up", continues the influence of the Boston-based bands and has a strong Sebadoh influence. Across this disc, the band's sound is diverse but the disc doesn't sound unfocused.
My favorite tracks on the new EP are the two rockers, "Dirty Weekend" and "Pity Party". The later track is rather interesting as the male/female vocal interplay is really similar to mid-80's X.
The new 5-song EP is entitled "It's Not Me, It's You" is available from CD Baby and directly from the band (nach!). The band's lyrical themes are interesting as well, dealing with a diverse range of subjects from hipsters ("Automatic Children") to failing relationships ("Pity Party")."
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