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Four Volts
Indie / Alternative / Pop Punk

"FULL LENGTH CD OUT NOW ON LITTLE TEDDY RECORDS"

NYC/LI, NEW YORK
United States

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   Four Volts: General Info
Member Since10/17/2004
Band Websitekaninerecords.com
Band MembersDanny Tieman - vox, guitar, noise; Lisa Cuomo/Brad Cantor - bass; Brian Rayman - vox, guitar; Theo Cateforis/Than Luu/Greg Pymm - drums, spiritual advising, fart jokes
Influencesswell maps, television Personalities, buddy holly, johnny cash, nick drake, YLT, mission of burma, delta 5, erik satie, giovanni fusco, my bloody valentine, the flaming lips, syd barrett, desperate bicycles, jacques brel, futureheads, pyshic tv, the ronettes, the chameleons, the who, early- rough trade, jowe head, wire, buzzcocks, the libertines, noize distortion mayhem and things that sabatoge etc, etc, etc
Sounds Like Noisy, brutish, yet fragile and sensitive, Four Volts combines the best of indie, pop, noize, punk and shoegaze - all with a modern edge.
Record LabelLittle Teddy, Kanine, Transcopic, Bumblebear
Type of LabelIndie







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   About Four Volts
********************WHERE ARE THEY NOW?******************** Brian plays in an experimental folk-rock band called Mutineers (www.myspace.com/mutineersloveyou) who now have a self-released CD out. Danny plays with experimental rockers Great Escapes (www.myspace.com/greatescapes). And Than, with Black Gold (www.myspace.com/blackgoldrush) and the infectiously poppy ShushShush (www.myspace.com/shushshush). FOUR VOLTS' debut "Triple Your Workforce" has since been re-released on vinyl and shiny 5-incher by Germany's Little Teddy Records but most Bunsen Honeydew and FOUR VOLTS releases are gone from sight--so get 'em while you can. And, if you're stopping by for the first time, don't miss the full story below... > **********************THE REAL STORY?********************** Being threatened by a muppet is a huge kick at first, but those bastards are a force to be reckoned with. And we're not talking about the wide-eyed, messy-haired, soccer-jerseyed sap slouching off the bar stool next to you, we're dealing with a genuine strings, rods and hands up the nifter felt puppet named Bunsen Honeydew. On Bunsen's behalf, the Henson Corp. sent cease and desist orders (and keep in mind these lawyers had to act with the utmost sincereity while defending the character of a muppter), forcing the band to change its name from Bunsen Honeydew. As a result of this legalized insanity, and a Fellini meets professional wrestling surealness to it all, the band is now billed as Four Volts. Oh and also they tried to strong arm bunsen h to surrender the domain name bunsenhoneydew.com...well we didn't (ohhh noooo) but we did let it expire when we changed the band name, and heck...if yer feelin' kinda well...shut the gate randy, see what's become of cyber good will...hats off to the law crew at henson heh heh. tee. Nomenclature aside, this foursome quickly lassoed the attention of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon leading to a 12 inch release of 3 of their early and bombastic energy infused recordings on his Transcopic Records. The band toured the UK and headlined the first ever Transcopic night in London with a solo set by Graham. The NME press from that showcase states, "taking cochlea shredding noise as their starting point, they proceed to smack the living crap out of any 'nouveau-shoegazer' slurs...when their frazzled melodies take shape they can be shockingly beautiful, but tis' the danger and thrills and urgency of the live show that makes the impact." Other rollers Four Volts has shared the bills with include: Graham Coxon, British Sea Power, the Futureheads and Mower to name a few. Four Volts has also graced the pages of Vanity Fair, resting next to Beck's head, was given **** stars in NME single review column, was critics choice in Time Out London, was featured in Rolling Stone, and made the air-waves via Mr. John Peel. Besides gaining international attention in as far away places in Japan, Greece, and Australia, Four Volts has also becme a NY buzz band. The NY Post pegged Four Volts as one of the banads to keep your eyes peeled for, and if yer wise, ear plugs close at hand for. In 2003 Four Volts was asked to include a track on the NY: The Next Wave compilation which highlighted other up and coming bands such as: stellastarrr*, Elefant, the Fever, Mommy and Daddy, and the Flesh. Four Volts debut album "Triple Your Workforce" produced by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Cibo Matto, Bordoms) was released January 18, 2005 on Kanine Records.

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Seymore Saves The World





Apr 17 2008 3:59 PM

A Meaningless Distraction





Apr 8 2008 3:37 PM

August Sun





Apr 2 2008 10:00 PM

Hey, defunct folks, I covered one of your songs - "She Muddied the Water" - and it's on my page. R.I.P., 4V.
I Book Bands





Feb 13 2008 1:07 PM

Don't miss my debut show at Europa on 2/21! Please email me at LeeSobel@aol.com to get on the COMP guestlist for this show and be sure to arrive early for the $1 bass ale from 7-8pm and I'll see ya at the bar, yo! Also let me know when I can book your band - thanks and god bless this mess!
The Mixed Signals





Feb 9 2008 8:03 AM

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THE WET SET





Jan 23 2008 1:30 AM

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Nov 11 2007 4:14 PM


Thank you for supporting the revolution




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Peace and Love to Calm the Soul and stay Funky!





Nov 5 2007 6:13 PM

thats for putting up the lyrics thank you so much
Peace and Love to Calm the Soul and stay Funky!





Oct 22 2007 7:53 PM

when are you gonna put up the lyrics?
its getting hard to see the sky
but i can hear the words you singing
its getting hard to say goodbye
cause my tears crowed my eyes over you
its getting hard to see the sun
but imam sure that its shinning
and im sure??????
oh go away oh go away will all be dead but not today for sure but????? can you just send it to me
Ladies!Disaster!


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Jun 17 2007 5:33 PM

pilemil





May 31 2007 2:03 AM

- Pilemil @ Musikkfest Oslo *Spasibar 2/6 15.00

- Pilemil + Koppen + Tr-ond + Fez 2 Fez @ indigo 8/6 21.00

- Pilemül + So Takahashi (JPN) @ Sound of Mu 9/6 21.00


Angelique Keni





May 30 2007 2:17 PM

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xx Angelique
Ladies!Disaster!


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May 26 2007 3:38 AM

Foaming Beauties





May 23 2007 5:12 AM

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May 19 2007 5:18 PM

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Hyposmics





May 15 2007 7:52 PM

Cementville





May 12 2007 9:08 PM

Wicked Hemlocks





May 11 2007 9:55 AM

cholo





May 9 2007 12:40 PM

Thanks for tuning in last week! Time for ROUND 2!
TRACK TRIVIA! ---
Bandname: Cholo
Song Name: Just Aks Inspiration: Goat cheese farming as a metaphor for communism's ultimate demise Guitar axes wielded: Takamine Electric and a custom-made Telecaster
Hyposmics





May 1 2007 7:08 PM

cholo





May 1 2007 2:48 PM

Our new album, UNLIMITED NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, is set for release JULY 2007. We'll be posting the new songs on Myspace for the weeks leading up to the release. This week you can hear the first song, "THE BREAKS", on our profile. Tell us your thoughts!

arroz e feijão - Felipe.Dave.Gary.Rosa
Tommy Allsup





Apr 28 2007 10:21 PM

Four Volts
Hey, hope you are doing well......i've got a busy couple of months coming up. I'm touring the UK for the first time in June with Kevin Montgomery, and then right back to New York for a show at the Lincoln Center on the 29th with the Texas Playboys.
I hear my name is originally English.........."All-sup"-meaning everyone raise their glasses and drink up!!! It took me 75 years, but i'm finally making there.
Anyway, here is a video about the tour, and with some footage from last year in Crete at Songs in the Sun-Crete--you can see it on youtube here www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWCZkbJM3rg, or by going to my myspace.
Take care, and hope to see you soon.
Tommy
SQUÅÅKS





Apr 28 2007 9:47 AM

sunday!
Up-Lift





Apr 14 2007 7:36 PM

Come on you know you want to see us on Popworld so press on the link, vote for us and buy our track!!!






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The Pretty Young Things





Apr 12 2007 9:30 AM

Saturday 14th Apr 2007,

Doors open 7:00pm

MARQUEE
25 Cattle Market Street
Norwich, NR1 3DY
Uk

£2 entry
Broadtexter





Apr 9 2007 6:32 PM

Hey Four Volts!

Thanks for the Add!



Broadtexter
Bloody Social





Apr 7 2007 7:53 PM

Four Volts,

Come check out the show.

BLOODY SOCIAL
Monday April 9th @ 10PM

Cake Shop
152 Ludlow Street
(btwn Stanton and Rivington)
www.cake-shop.com

MESH





Apr 6 2007 7:01 AM

What's up Four Volts

Side A hot ELECTRO. Going through the rounds again to let you know free while digital supplies lastCheck 'em out!

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Peace MESH
Hyposmics





Apr 3 2007 4:37 AM

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Apr 2 2007 5:22 AM

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Mar 31 2007 11:36 AM



hope you are doing great


-eddie

The Higher Elevations





Mar 30 2007 2:15 AM

herMajesty





Mar 29 2007 6:50 PM

Hey Four Volts,

We are heading into the studio with Nic Hard, producer of The Church, The Bravery, Aberdeen CIty, The Kin, etc. Hope to resurface sometime in May with some great new recordings!!! Until then...

Cheers,
herMajesty
SQUÅÅKS