deVries (pro. devreese; Dutch def. from/of the North) is the new band of singer/writer/guitarist Travis DeVries of Seattle band The Turn-ons. The August '09 issue of Spin magazine list The Turn-ons in its "100 greatest bands you've (probably) never heard." Peter Buck of R.E.M. described them as “…simply my favorite new Seattle band. If I said that their sound was a combination of the Velvets, T. Rex and Spiritualized with a dash of Yo La Tengo, it wouldn’t do them justice [Q Magazine]." The Turn-ons played sold out shows with widely-known indie bands such as The Strokes, BRMC, and Interpol. They played their last show with The Jesus & Mary Chain in the Spring of '08.
deVries' "Death to God" was recorded in Seattle in the fall of '07 with the help of friends and members of The Turn-ons. Travis moved to NYC in the summer of '08 after the mixing of the new album was completed. It was produced and mixed by Turn-ons’ producer and member, Erik Blood (The Moondoggies, Tea Cozies, Romance). It was then mastered by legendary producer, Kramer (Galaxy 500, Low, Sufian Stevens). Upon receiving the tracks for mastering, Kramer enthusiastically proclaimed “Travis, you’re a fucking genius. This music is just too good” and “this shit is amazing.”
"...a unique though strangely familiar sound, almost a Stone Roses and Ride hybrid for a new generation." - Hubbub UK
"...a weird, unpredictable mix of your favorite bands, but it's still strikingly original...You won't be sorry." - David B., Music for Robots
"...indie rock with some actual depth and good instrumentation...definitely a rad album that deserves some attention." - Ross Solomon, SLUG Magazine
"Brilliant...the melancholy feel of the album is balanced perfectly by well-placed orchestration and catchy guitar riffs, giving the album real depth and diversity." - Alex Aaron, The Silver Tongue
"'Death to God' is haunting and moving music, far more sophisticated and beautiful than the angsty title suggests." - David Harry, Americana UK
"A solid album from Travis DeVries...'Darkest Summer,' which sounds like the best song the Stone Roses never wrote" - Zach Kaufmann, Splice Today
"Cool reflective music with a heart. (Rating: 5+[excellent])" out of 6 - Baby Sue
Travis has found new musicians in NY to work with and has started writing new songs and playing out around Brooklyn to growing enthusiasm.
If you are interested in booking deVries, please leave us a message here or at noiseonnoise@yahoo.com
Death to God by deVries available to download 7.21.09!!!
CD now available in stores!
New York City
-Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleeker St., Manhattan [map]
Seattle
-Easy Street, 20 Mercer St., Queen Anne [map]
-Sonic Boom, 2209 NW Market St., Ballard [map]
-Sonic Boom, 1525 Melrose Ave., Capitol Hill [opening 12.11.09]
-Wall of Sound, 315 E. Pine St., Capitol Hill [map]
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