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Eksi Ekso
Indie / Progressive / Down-tempo

"formerly known as ON FIRE, THE BURNING PARIS"

Boston, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   Eksi Ekso: General Info
Member Since6/6/2004
Band Websiteeksiekso.com
Band MembersNate Shumaker (vox/guitar), Tom Korkidis (bass/vox/keys/samples), Clara Kebabian (violin/vox), Beth Holub (viola/other), Sean Will (trumpet/keys/samples), Alex Mihm (drums)
Record LabelMagic Bullet Records
The Mylene Sheath
Type of LabelIndie




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Nov 1 2008 8:00P
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York
Nov 6 2008 8:00P
SUNY Purchase w/Burbis, The Vitals Purchase, New York
Nov 7 2008 8:00P
Burlington IndieCON w/Burbis, The Vitals Burlington, Vermont
Nov 8 2008 8:00P
Cherry Street Station w/Burbis, The Vitals, Cargo Cult Revival Wallingford, Connecticut

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   About Eksi Ekso
Eksi Ekso
When only 1/3rd of the band is made up of original members, you alter the instrumentation and write 12 new songs. When you finish a record, establish a new directive, and rid yourself of curses, etc... it's time to rename your band:

Eksi Ekso (pronounced ex-ee ex-o)'s debut release I AM YOUR BASTARD WINGS was produced by the band, Michael Davidson, and mixed/co-produced by Grammy Award Winning producer/engineer Malcolm Burn (Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, Peter Gabriel). The album is slated for release on June 10th, 2008 through Magic Bullet Records.


Press Reviews
“this sextet loves the emotional epic and favors a moody, engulfing sound… these sophisticated arrangements also include violin, viola, piano, synthesizer, oboe, trumpet, and flugelhorn.”
– THE BOSTON GLOBE

“the local chamber-rocking sixsome are one of the city’s more adventurous indie bands”
– THE BOSTON PHOENIX

“this sextet's album is all moody strings, atmospheric loops and vocals. Everything about them, from their name to their complex chamber section melodies is unconventional in the best sense of the word.”
– THE WEEKLY DIG

“Eksi Ekso has caught my eye in delivering one of the most striking albums of the year… the sheer rush of clashing emotions conveyed is one of remarkable awe…I Am Your Bastard Wings serves as an extremely impressive post-rock release.”
– OBSCURE SOUND

“Seamless. Subtle. Soaring. Atmospheric. Sophisticated… a major statement, filled with endless promise and musical grace.”
– THE NOISE

"Not just your typical post-rock band, Eksi Ekso creates an orchestral atmosphere with the usage of oboe, trumpet, viola, and maybe even more importantly, cleverly used vocals…"
- LIMBOW PILLOW

"The beauty of the music and the way it’s performed is enchanting and thrilling. Dramatic, ambitious and grand, it surrounds and fills the listener. This album seems to me to fit an autumn spirit: somewhat gloomy, yet charming, uplifting, and occasionally optimistic. A fantastic surprise this summer. Highly recommended."
- SONIC FRONTIERS

"Melancholic yet warm and sunny song-oriented Post-Rock, devoid of most cliches you heard from other numerous bands of the genre. Dynamic and melodic, with magnificent violin solos, masterful vocals and dreamy atmosphere, 'I Am Your Bastard Wings' is a welcome gift."
- PROG ARCHIVES



Eksi Ekso - I am your Bastard Wings - 2xLP Eksi Ekso
I Am Your Bastard Wings
2xLP coming November 4th.
Buy at iTunesPre-order at The Mylene Sheath
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Eksi Ekso - I am your Bastard Wings Eksi Ekso
I Am Your Bastard Wings Buy at iTunesBuy at iTunes CCNowBuy at CCNow
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For those of you who are still looking to purchase some older stuff:

On Fire - This Time it is Forever On Fire
This Time it is Forever Buy at iTunesBuy at iTunesCCNowBuy at CCNow
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The Burning Paris - Half-Truths and Indiscretions: The Anthology The Burning Paris
Half-Truths and Indiscretions: The Anthology Buy at iTunesBuy at iTunesCCNowBuy at CCNow

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Eksi Ekso's Friends Comments
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M.





Oct 3 2008 6:26 AM

the new album is magnificent!great job!
Murmur’s Loom





Sep 23 2008 11:36 PM

Thanks for the add.
sounds really good.
Emily





Sep 24 2008 11:44 PM

been listening to the new album, it's wonderful. especially while walking in the dark as it's raining, it really is perfect for that.
Al Suave *Not Aaron Nickels Really*





Sep 5 2008 3:15 PM

Been Running the New Album Repeatedly, Thanks for the inspiration for my art! Thanks dudes!
Sebastian (将軍)





Aug 27 2008 9:50 PM

Hey guys!! I Am Your Bastard Wings just arrived today and it's amazing!!

Keep up the good work!!

- Sebastian(all the way from Puerto Rico)!!!
noem





Aug 19 2008 10:43 PM

Hey guys, nice to find you. Really like your songs

greeting from Quebec
Al Suave *Not Aaron Nickels Really*





Aug 19 2008 8:14 PM

Wondering where i can buy like a shirt, support the band! rock it anyways, thank you peace
EROICA





Aug 15 2008 2:01 AM

just heard "please remember" on the credits of a skateboarding show called "drive" on FUEL TV homeys. yeahhhh!
Assaf





Aug 7 2008 12:48 PM

Beautiful album!
Reviewed it for Sonic Frontiers.net, by the way.

Cheers,

Assaf
music is art





Aug 2 2008 7:32 PM

thankyou :)
m1asmatic[purulent jacuzzi]





Jul 1 2008 7:31 PM

thx for the add! i just fell in love with ur music, ahh awesome..so charming, so beautiful..thx for your job.

greets from Russia
_Evelinnn_





Jun 30 2008 1:29 PM

I like your music...............!!!!So good..........
SOREN WELL





Jun 29 2008 12:12 AM

Leave home base for a minute and come play / get ripped with us!
The Mylene Sheath





Jun 25 2008 4:00 AM

We've made it back in one piece =)

It was so much fun meeting everyone and hanging hard in Cambridge =) And the set was perfect!

Can't wait to see you again!

xoxo xexo!
son of a b





Jun 21 2008 6:25 PM

i can't wait to see you guys live tonight... such good review thus far!!
The Mylene Sheath





Jun 18 2008 5:25 PM

leaving tomorrow morning!!
Stephanie Lynn





Jun 17 2008 3:21 PM

hope the cd release party goes well. sell hundreds.
*((L@ REINA))*





Jun 17 2008 5:06 AM

HEY GUYS, I LOVE YOUR MUSIC IS A BLESSING 4 ME THANKS....
theINFORMATI





Apr 12 2008 6:21 PM

Hey Guys,

It would have been cool to play a show with you on 4/20. Maybe you'll still come and check us out at TT's. Hopefully there's a chance to make some noise in the future. Peace!
The Milling Gowns





Jun 6 2008 6:44 PM

Congrats on the CD and the release party! Songs sound great. Special hi to Clara :) ~ S.
EROICA





May 20 2008 3:15 AM

these songs are so beautiful. hopefully we can sway back and forth together soon.
BenH/Eroica
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May 15 2008 4:40 PM

Nice Work people

Killing Texas is sweet, esp. the ending.

Zack
Thom





May 8 2008 8:39 PM

I bet "Oh God They've Frozen" is actually about putting a warm six pack in the freezer just to cool it down for a bit but then you forget about them for a few hours and they freeze and the liquor stores have since closed. A very sad thing indeed. Am I right?
Rob is an Antenna to Heaven





May 8 2008 12:53 AM

Magic Bullet should be shipping the new one any day now, and I've got to say I'm looking forward to it.
Suzyfuckinhomemaker





Apr 13 2008 2:23 PM

Thanks for the add! You rock!
Hadoken





Apr 1 2008 9:05 PM

new stuff sounds great, very different.

if you have a minute, please check out our new 2 new songs just posted from our new album (released in May), thank you
Victoria





Mar 31 2008 12:34 AM

This band sent me an add request the other day and is it odd that I suggested they be your friends, on myspace at least?
Alexander





Mar 26 2008 6:29 AM

yes. killin it :)
ira bronson





Mar 25 2008 6:00 PM

we are lovers.
Sea on Fire





Mar 15 2008 7:40 AM

Hi, thanks for adding,
Lovely music,
Keep up the good work.
Peace ~ SEA ON FIRE ~
The Milling Gowns





Mar 13 2008 5:36 PM

Hey guys, Congrats on the cool new name! The songs sound great too. And a special BIG hi to Clara!! ~ S. {The Milling Gowns}
zeitkunst





Mar 12 2008 9:43 AM

Hola from Madrid!

Love the pretentious name and photos...when are you going apply for Icelandic or Dutch citizenship? :-)

Seriously though, I really like the new name and love hearing the final tracks you've posted, and am really looking forward to hearing the complete album :-)
Leonard de Leonard