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Influences
Helium, Mia Doi Todd, Shannonwright, The Naysayer, Rasputina, Ely Guerra, Sleater-Kinney, Sarah Dougher, Julie Doiron, Neko Case, Retsin, Kristin Hersh
Sounds Like
SOUNDTRACK TO A MEDIEVAL THEMED PORNO PLAYED THROUGH A RADIO WITH FAULTY WIRING
Many singer/songwriters trigger a gag reflex in audiophiles because of their inarticulate singer/songwriter-y-ness. Hurka's Hero works because instead of trying to make me "get it" like so many of the scene's crooners, Gus Hernandez tells his stories in a style that's refreshingly peculiar. He is one of a rare breed of s/s's that doesn't sound like "that guy." You know that guy. Coronet is a dynamic ep that tests the spectrum between rock and folk, pulling imagery from as recent as last night and as far away as the Middle Ages, and that makes for a fulfilling listening experience. -Jon Hershfield (isgoodmusic.com)
Hurka's Hero—a.k.a. Gus Hernandez—is a Claremont-based one-man rock outfit who specializes in songwriting, but not that oft-boring, acoustic-guitar-driven “songwriter” stuff that can put you to sleep. Instead, Hernandez dishes up some serious indie-inspired rock that isn't mopey or self-important. The guy seems to actually work at crafting no-frills rock songs that are subtle and mellow, complete with sleepy, intimate vocals. Hernandez doesn't over-season his tunes with obvious influences or try to infuse his music with gimmicks, so each song is organic and remarkably unpretentious.
We know what you're thinking, though, because we thought it too—isn't a one-man indie-influenced singer/songwriter outfit from Claremont just a fancy vehicle for sloppy ballads about broken hearts that were rejected by his regular pop-punk bro-bar band? Not really. The crooner steers clear of standard indie swill, offering remarkably inventive tunes that leave you wondering what obscure gems are hiding deep within Hernandez's record collection, as opposed to making you wonder if he's got Warped Tour potential. - Phil Fuller (Inland Empire Weekly)
5 New Tunes up on our page from our upcoming E.P. Check them out and let us know what you think!!! Also this Wed. 11/18 from 6pm to 7pm request SmokeBox on WTOS (207)621-9867 ask for Mary Jane
wow, thanks for being friends with the body parts. you are invited to take a listen to our two new songs. "conditional love" and "front porch rocking chair song". only if you really feel like it though, don't do us any favors just because we're "friends" now.
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PLEASE hit us back with the following information and we will quote you an offer you CANNOT refuse:
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Jeff House Crew
In case you havent heard, we are just letting everyone know we are now running a Protools HD equipped recording studio with an engineer with over 11 years experience. We are running a special right now 3 songs for $300.00. So hit us up if your interested.
I WANTED TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT THIS 208, THANK YOU FOR BEEN THERE FOR ME ON MY UPS AND DOWNS, I AM GLAD I HAVE YOU AS PART OF MY LIFE WISHING YOU THE BEST THIS COMING UP YEAR LETS GET RID OF THE OLD YEAR AND START A NEW ONE WITH NEW DREAMS AND HOPES TO ALL MY PEOPLE THAT I REALLY CARE AND LOVE MY CAUSIN JEFFRY,CARLOS,LA LOBA DEL MAL,MARLENE,GORGEOUS,MY SISTERS,LUZ,CRISTINA,MY NEPHEW CEASER ,LUIS, MY NICE BRENDA. TO ALL MY FRIENDS JULIO,MARISOL,LOTUS,LALA, MIKIE, HURKA'S HERO,JAY SPEARS,ROLDAN&JORGE,JESSE,MANDO-BOT,KNUCKLE OF MOOSE,BLACK PANTER, AJ ,PAPA SMURF, COD3 INL.A,COLOR ME RED, DE DOG, ROLLING RULES, OC JOCK,PIECE OF ME, JACOB ADAMS,JOE,ROLLING RULES AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOU PATIENCE SENDING GOOD THOUGHT AND PRAYERS YOUR WAY I'LL KEEP YOU IN MIND WITH ALL MY LOVE ROMERO.
SPECIAL THANKS TO CARLOS I KNOW YOU BEEN GOING THROUGH HARD TIMES ALSO IM PROUD OF YOU CONGRATULATIONS WITH YOUR BABY GIRL YOU HAD BECOME VERY SPECIAL TO ME PLEASE DON'T EVER CHANGE I LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE, I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART THANK YOU FOR BEEN THERE FOR ME ALSO MY LOVE TO YOU.
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