andrea bauer-guitar, vocals;
laura watral-keys, guitar, vocals;
lauren viera-bass, vocals;
martha williams-drums
Influences
seam, jawbreaker, sonic youth, the pixies, mirah, pavement, yo la tengo, weezer, pinebender, built to spill, silver jews, guided by voices, cat power, pj harvey, blonde redhead, galaxie 500, death cab for cutie, the breeders, the rentals, shannon wright, slumber party, elliott smith, 18th dye, black sabbath, the rolling stones, walter brennan, james van allen, clarence reid
Foreign Exchange Laws of Physics
Bound by their shared love for classic indie rock, fuzzy distortion and an organic, collaborative approach to songwriting, the members of Coupleskate met by chance…and on purpose. Andrea and Laura had briefly played together in college at the University of Iowa, later pursuing individual ventures: Andrea began writing under the name Lily Cedar, from which Coupleskate’s earliest material bloomed. Laura, who has played in various bands since she was 16, spent her post-collegiate years touring with Iowa City-based Bottledog, and later Consafos, which was fronted by Stephanie Drootin (of The Good Life, She & Him, Bright Eyes fame).
It wasn’t until 2002 that Andrea and Laura reconnected in Chicago, along with bassist Carol Bales and drummer Jonathan Durlam—who eventually fell in love and were married. The couple bid adieu to Chicago—and the band—in 2006, leaving Andrea and Laura in a position to hand-pick a new rhythm section and, as it would turn out, redefine the band's sound.
Coupleskate was reborn in early 2007 with Lauren Viera (A-Set, Dear Conquistador) on bass and Martha Williams (Action Kit) behind the drum kit. In the two years since, the band’s music has taken a dramatic turn from the gritty guitar-pop captured on its five-song debut EP, Trophy (self-released in 2006), to much darker, more complex compositions realized by the musicianship of four multi-talented women who have been playing in bands for decades, and mastering various instruments since grade school.
Spanning from the bittersweet changing of the guard to the new lineup's marathon song-writing sessions this past summer, Coupleskate’s forthcoming debut full-length album, Don’t Scare the Horses, is a glimpse of a band poised to come into its own. Utilizing both traditional rock instrumentation and forward-thinking string arrangements, the songs that comprise Don’t Scare the Horses have both long-time and new-found Coupleskate fans raising their eyebrows—and turning up their receivers.
Just stopping by to let everybody know we have some brand new songs posted on our page from our upcoming album "Telling Lies and Cutting Ties".
We would love it if you could stop by our page check out all the new stuff and let us know what you think.
You can also now find us on Facebook!! So if you use that alot you can either search for us on there, or use the link on our Myspace and become a fan of us on there as well.
Thank you as always for your support of Onasis. We can't wait to hear what you think.
I eschewed the local indie scene and rediscovered my "weird rock" roots... I still have a space for you ladies.... You guys are not just an indie rock band
XOXO
Btw , check out the San Francisco band Crime...Formed 1976.... still playing now.... My favorite at the moment
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Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Green Alien Tah Tahs? Flesh Tones Burlesque Has Teamed with SpyderMonkey Films to bring you Porcelain's Dolls So channel the inner geek in yourself and get out, to see that which only Capt. Kirk has seen before - That's Right Green boobies... All you gotta do is lay down the video game controller, and get your ass on out, this shows, going to blow your mind. Sat the 19th at the Viaduct theater- see you there.
We're kicking off our August tour and hope to see you at Darkroom this Thursday (August 20) -- We're playing with the Melismatics (from MN), show starts at 9pm!
A msg from TOM..! Myspace is gettin too crowded, you'll have to send this to at least 35 people, i know thats alot of people,but if u dont send this to at least 20 people your account will be deleted, we need to see if you're really using your account Sorry for inconveinence -Tom
Hey Andrea Just watched your video, it's so great! You look great! Buying a new house and can't wait to FINALLY hang your photographs! Please let me know if you'll be in the UK
The Reverend Spadge Dooley Has just come out of hospital (a minor soul transplant) and is feeling much better... He don't wanna go back there though. . . In celebation of his desanitorianisation he's put up some new tracks which you may download - leave a penny in the collection plate.
