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El Jezel
Indie / Shoegaze / Experimental

blue skies and apple pies



ASTORIA, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2009
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Member Since9/18/2004
Band Websitewww.eljezel.com
Band Members
GEORGE is the one who plays guitar mostly with lots of delay pedals and such. He also dabbles with the keyboard and sings. JESSICA is the one who plays the shiny green bass with the occasional blast of Big Muff. She also sings. DAN is the one who plays the drums. He never sings, but he does like to work the percussion here and there. They are all nice people.
Influences EL JEZEL
Not to be pretentious, but this could be anything...like the color of the sky or an old photo, or whatever. Oh shit, that was pretentious. Anyways, if you mean what music do we like well that would be Tortoise, Ride, Yo La Tengo, Karate, Luna, Panda Bear, Led Zeppelin, Cholo, Police, Elysian Fields, Slowdive, Sunny Day Real Estate, Mogwai, Talking Heads, Radiohead, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, most of the stuff released on Ninja Tune between 95-00, Nick Drake, Wilco, Funkadelic, The Autumns, Stooges, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Black Lips, The Sea and Cake, Afghan Whigs, Massive Attack, Lee Perry, Dizzy Gillespie, Blonde Redhead, Wilco, Sigur Ros, Deerhunter, Bark Psychosis, PJ Harvey, Broken Social Scene, Prince and any song that happens to get stuck in our head on any given day. DISCLAIMER: We might not sound like any of these bands.
Sounds Likethe good stuff
Record LabelECHO DUST RECORDS


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Jul 11 2009 8:00P
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WE ARE NOW ON ITUNES!


A behind-the-scenes look at El Jezel's quest for CMJ perfection.



This is our NEW VIDEO directed by Chris Brunelle and Paul Rondeau.
We reccomend going to the youtube page itself and clicking on the "watch in high quality" option to experience it in it's full High Def glory.


AND THE BLOGS ALL SAY:

I think that I've probably had El Jezel's record Elements Of Being Put Together in my "to listen to" pile for damn near 6 months. I'm sorry I didn't listen sooner. It is a really solid album on which the trio plays dark and melodic post-rock that is just as comfortable venturing into blissed-out shoegaze territory as it is just riffing it up and rocking out. El Jezel also features both male and female vocals that counter and complement each other very well. Consider it indie rock for late nights. I bet this is music that really translates well live. El Jezel, if you are reading this, come to Chicago.
-CAN YOU SEE THE SUNSET FROM THE SOUTHSIDE?

El Jezel, lovers of all things shoegazy and unbelievably fucking beautiful (it's also worth mentioning that they're one of the most impressive things our ears have found in all of New York City this year)...
-THE CULTURE OF ME

El Jezel is a three-piece from Queens and they happen to be that rare breed of band who can treat you to a rollicking good time for three songs in a row only to entrance you with an ode to spaghetti westerns the next. Or, the other way around. Sometimes they pull off mindbending genre shifts like this mid-song. They'll go from shoegaze inspired glide to post-rock jam, and back again, leaving you going "hm, wow, what the...I like it!" Then, just when your senses are telling you "more, give more El Jezel" they pull out a cover song and end with "Michigan".
-EARFARM

While I've always dug their off-kilter bass heavy pseudo Sonic Youthish vibe - what they've evolved into - an off-kilter bass heavy very Sonic Youthish pop inspired vibe with stage presence to spare and then some was quite a pleasant surprise and made for a very enjoyable set indeed. Mos def a band on the rise and not to be missed - feel the love for yourself.
-JENYK

El Jezel started our Union Hall residency off with some dreamy post rock. As the crowd gradually shuffled in and began their long journey into soused, dramatic shifts and emphatic climaxes gave that swimming feeling a healthy nudge. I suspect this sort of thing might work better in total darkness, or sound tracking some seriously majestic nature footage (as Earfarm once suggested) but there were no complaints to be registered. I will note that it's odd to see such seemingly nice people play such intense music, but that's hardly a drawback.
-MERRY SWANKSTER

El Jezel put on a great set. They impress me even more each time I see them. I think the thing that really impresses me about the band is their presence. They genuinely look like they want to be up on stage. They want to be playing their songs for anyone who will listen. They have fun. And because of that, I have fun each time.
-UNDERRATED

George, Jess, and Dan are three incredibly talented and almost impossibly sweet people, and the music they make shows it. Though they've got the wistful shoegaziness down like nobody's business, they can rock it like you wouldn't believe in an instant.
-SUBINEV

Muted strings, ambient rhythms, and soft voices carry El Jezel through their debut, "Elements of Being Put Together". Almost experimental at points, the music gives you a sense that something explosive is about to happen, then stops just as that moment nears. It's simple but intelligent indie rock that's headed into an immense future.
-INDEPENDENTS ONLY

"Elements of Being Put Together” is a melodic and interesting album, perfect for late-night listening under glowing stars.
-MERCURIAL SOUND

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pet ghost project





Jul 5 2009 10:03 PM

wow. listened to your album twice today. soooooo good and i cant wait to catch you guys again. great times last night indeed. take care friends!
-j
Christina





Jun 29 2009 10:00 PM

Hey, I first saw you guys i think about a year ago at park slope and i got a free cd and i love it so much, it could be the soundtrack to my life. I wanna see you guys again but your performing at bars AND IM 16! Im not telling you rearrange your schedule but I just really want the LIVE el jezel experience again. nice MJ pic on the profile.
swimpoolact





Jun 27 2009 5:40 PM

'Ceniza' by swimpoolact will appear in the next compilation from Cloudragon Records: 'Shoegaze Electro Compilation no. 1'

This comp will be available on 29th June from iTunes, iTunes Japan, Napster, HMV Online, iTunes US, VideoZone, TuneTribe, and eMusic.



And next... The first swimpoolact LP, released by Cloudragon Records.
Coyote Eyes





Jun 20 2009 3:02 PM

the night --- you slayed it. like a dragon.
Sad Red





May 10 2009 12:57 PM

hey el jezel. i like your music too. looking forward to playing together tuesday.

sr
TAYISHA BUSAY


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Apr 22 2009 4:12 AM

come to this special event! now starting at 8pm. OPEN BAR frmo 8-9pm, PATRON! dance party until 4am!
Living In Polaroids





Apr 22 2009 12:39 AM

I think that we should join forces to make an epic video flyer for the show at Virgin.
LIBEL





Mar 19 2009 3:51 PM

I come from the Kubrick school of cinematography.
steph





Mar 19 2009 3:29 PM

thank you!
have an awesome day!
Jerome Engstrom





Mar 19 2009 9:16 AM

Thanks For The Add!!

- Jerome
Strawberry Koi Vintage





Mar 18 2009 5:56 PM

Nice to meet you, and thank you ^_^

Gorgeous music... I am impressed!
LIBEL





Mar 16 2009 3:21 AM

frank





Mar 12 2009 8:45 PM

hello el jezel,...

thank you for being mymyspace ace friend,...
let me know what you're up to,... and i'll keep you
upto date on my fatastic show-biz-ness career.


i'm playing at diva's show bar in chester on the 27th,..
then i'm in new york in april for 7 shows and stuff, plus
i'll be host at the liverpool tattoo convention in june.


here's me making a skateboard, in a skateboad shop,...



best regards
frank sidebottom
www. franksworld. co. uk

p.s. i've got a "oink!" on ebay you know !...

... & my "proper telly show in b/w" is on every friday
night on channel m at 10pm (sky 203 - virgin 878).




CCDD





Mar 12 2009 8:42 PM

I love you guys.
Azrael Encarnación





Mar 11 2009 3:49 AM

just realized your show tomorrow is gratis.
i was going to go regardless but that brightens me day and me pockets!
Azrael Encarnación





Mar 11 2009 3:32 AM

and this was the reason that, long ago,
in this kingdom by the sea,
a wind blew out of a cloud by night
chilling my annabel lee
Snow in Mexico





Mar 3 2009 9:38 PM

thanks for making contact,
really nice songs!
LIBEL





Mar 2 2009 8:57 PM

Always good running into you guys--can't wait for the 11th.
DC Fontana





Mar 2 2009 5:15 PM

it's a real pleasure to say yes to your friends requestand we wish you much love and success with your own sonic adventures :)


holenyia





Feb 20 2009 3:58 AM

thank you thank you. Maybe one day you'll pass through this little mtn.
town in SW Colorado you'll make friends a-plenty!
Cate Song





Feb 18 2009 5:52 AM

Hi! Thanks for the add! Sounding good!!
swimpoolact





Feb 16 2009 4:57 PM



Listen to the songs from the new swimpoolact EP, "Keir Dullea"

Thanks, hope you enjoy!
CCDD





Feb 15 2009 9:44 PM

So beyond excited.
:D
G





Feb 13 2009 4:07 PM

Hey George, thanks for the CD. I got it the day before yester, I just have to go pick it up at the P.O.
Diesel





Feb 13 2009 1:21 AM

Damn it all! Why am I not in New York? I need kick ass tunes! Do you think I can mainline Starcrusher straight into my veins?
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