BETTER THAN ALIENS EP NOW FOR SALE AT AMOEBA RECORDS, SF and Berkeley!
BTA Videos:
"In the Beginning" at Blakes on Telegraph 3/14/08
"Wonder" at Blakes on Telegraph 3/14/08
"Silent Reason" at Blakes on Telegraph 3/14/08
A Little About Us:
Marty Mattern rode his 1977 Honda motorcycle from Boston to Fairbanks Alaska, then down to San Francisco during the summer of 2006 with one thing in mind; bringing his music from the East Coast to the West Coast. He was determined to make a name for himself in San Francisco. And so far, it's coming to fruition. Together with drummer Justin Pittman and bassist Dan Leech, Better than Aliens has evolved a reputation for playing anywhere anytime and with just about anyone. They're far from a high horse; more along the lines of an unassuming pink pidgeon; they'll stand out in a crowd of what seems to be more of the same.
This music is dedicated to those sounds you may never hear, to the voices that may never speak. We hope to translate the unspeakable into music. Better than Aliens will bring you music that is timeless, unique and tasteful.
BTA Press:
"...And the music is sure to make you happy. Because it is difficult to qualify, the listening experience is one of a promising first date. You listen intently to everything that is happening without even realizing it, and the goosebumps are completely inevitable. The melodies are entrancing and the arrangements are fantastic..."
-The Deli Magazine SF
"The sound is melodic and fairly sparse because the band doesn’t try to layer their three instruments into heavy arrangements, but keeps them simple. This is particularly evident during the live show and feels refreshingly easy to stomach. But drama and emphasis are in no short supply as Mattern interjects wide vibrato and falsetto into his vocal lines in a few key areas..."
-The Bay Bridged
My attempts to create an Open at the Mama Buzz Cafe have failed. The will be no open mic at the Mama Buzz cafe. The "Every Second Sunday" open mic has been double booked for the second month in a row. It is clear I'm not suited to be the host of an open mic. Thank you all for your interest and support. My sincerest apologies to all musicians poets that hoped and even planned for this open mic.
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