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Joel Murray
Indie / Pop / Minimalist

Broken Wrist EP out soon.



FREWSBURG, New York
United States

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   Joel Murray: General Info
Member Since6/24/2008
Band Websiteengrishfunny.com
Band Memberson "Young":
me - vocals, guitar, drums
Chris - bass, cello


Influencesadvertising jingles, especially that Outback Steakhouse one that's like "let's go Outback tonight"

Ben Gibbard
Ryan Adams
the Followills
Chris Browder
Dave Bazan
Andy Hull
others

Taco Bell, Brad Neely comics, animals dressed like people
Sounds Like

RELEASES:

Tunes for Bears to Dance to (2008)

free download here

Young (2009)

order here - $10 ppd
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 14 2009 6:00P
Micawber’s Pub Ithaca, New York
Dec 15 2009 10:00P
Cousin Larry’s Danbury, Connecticut
Dec 16 2009 9:00P
TT the Bear’s Place Cambridge, Massachusetts

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   About Joel Murray
Last summer I broke my wrist a week after my ex broke up with me. This accident prevented me from going on an 850-mile bicycle tour I'd spent several months training for. That week I bought a $15 two-octave keyboard at a pawn shop and started writing songs. The result is the Broken Wrist EP, a nine-song collection of dark experimental electronic pop music. The songs are super dark. I was pretty depressed, and got myself into the habit of going to bed at 4 AM and waking up at 2 PM every day. This record is quite a departure from my other stuff, but I hope you like it. It'll be available to download soon, complete with a 30-page color .pdf of artwork I made. I'll also be pressing a limited run of 50 physical copies thru Silent Home Records to sell on tour and at home this winter. Lemme know if you'd like one.

Last summer I also recorded a fullband record called Young. Chris Bell recorded and produced; it's available thru his label, Silent Home Records. It costs $10 postage paid.
Click here to order a copy.



download Tunes for Bears to Dance to (and more) here:


^click!^

what folks are saying:

"Both the music and lyrics are refreshing. When listening, I feel like I have been allowed in on a secret. Throughout [Tunes for Bears to Dance to] you are willing to share so much of yourself with your audience and you do it so convincingly that I quickly forget that I am listening to a CD. Instead I feel like I am talking with you or, at least, listening to you talk, share. Some of the vocals in particular are so bare but beautiful, really intoxicating; the style in which you did the recording is perfect for the material." - Bryan Bowser, Director of Baldwin-Wallace College's Arts Management Program

"I just wanted to say that your music is amazing. I love the rawness, and honesty behind it. It's rare I come across an acoustic act or independent act these days that makes me really sit back and know I've gotta raise the bar higher. Always looking for musicians such as yourself." - Tristan Nugent, of Killing Independent George

"your music makes my ears orgasm" - Adam Prentice



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Alex

Alex Heywood



Dec 10 2009 9:27 PM

well. myspace doesn't tell me i have notifications.
so i have to search.
luckily i checked today.
it's a bit late obviously,
but i'm glad you enjoy feedback.
i went to a show of sorts yesterday at the lab to unstress.
the first guy wasn't good.
but the second guy i stayed for reminded me of you a little.
he had a different style. but parts of his songs made me think of you,
(it was probably because he did a cover of a song, as do you)

and i literally just left you a thing on facebook before i typed this.
not creepy at all i promise.

but i hope finals are going well for you,
or went well for you.
i'm not sure how it goes in ohio.
but around here people are whining.

talk to you soon, i'm sure.
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Dec 3 2009 6:27 PM

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♥Aimee Lynn♥♥is confused♥

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Nov 30 2009 8:43 PM

really?
its always fun for me because i take my two year old nephew?

mattbutryn

Matt Butryn



Nov 30 2009 1:23 AM

haha im in the same boat as Alex. another seasonal win! 
but my mom says that your use of "fucking" defiles the good spirit of the Thanksgiving season. i know! what a noob.
keep writing awesome things, brother.
Pyro Fighter (on iTunes!!!!!!!)

Pyro Fighter (on iTunes!!!!!!!)



Nov 29 2009 8:45 PM

haha you flatttttter me :)

<333
The Frontline

The Frontline



Nov 27 2009 9:16 PM

The Frontline is gonna be playing tonight @ Neitzche's for Artvoice's
Battle of the Boom Contest. The show starts at 10:30 so come check it
out. We're playing with/against The Tins, Hunger Anthem, and Colors In
The Air. We're the headlining act so it should be a late show.
Admission is $5 @ the door, ages 21+. So bring some friends and enjoy a
great night of local music after all your Black Friday shopping. For
more information on the event go to http://boom.artvoice.com. If you want more info on The Frontline, go to www.myspace.com/thefrontlineny. Thanks for the support. Take care!
Alex

Alex Heywood



Nov 27 2009 8:16 PM

i feel weird posting so many comments so often, but you don't let up on the music.
it's awesome.
and that holiday EP sounds like a good idea.
holiday, and all the songs you arent gonna put on any specific cd.

that's my idea.

anyways. i hope you had/are having a good holiday!
Virginie !!

 Virginie !!



Nov 23 2009 4:11 PM

Bonjour

Have a great week
How are u ?
TEAADORA

TEAADORA



Nov 23 2009 8:55 AM

I wish in you kind regards for your future to be shaped by positive change and awareness. Love and Light, Teaadora Je souhaite dans vous leségards de type pour votre avenir être formés par le changement et la conscience positives. L'amour et Allume, Teaadora Here is the upcoming tour with Bethany Dinsick (myspace.com/bethanydinsick): Baltimore/ Philly/ NYC/ Mass Tour

Voici la tournée suivante avec Bethany Dinsick (myspace.com/bethanydinsick): Baltimore/Philly/NYC/la Tournée de Masse Nov 23 @ 8 Baltimore The Pet Cemetary w/ King Cloud, and Boy Ghost http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204485969902 Nov 24 @ 7 Philadelphia Germ Books (germbooks.com) 2005 Frankford Ave germbooks.com (215) 423-5002 Nov 25 @ 7 NYC (lower east side) Recoup Lounge 210 Rivington between Pitt and Ridge Sts, Lower East Side, Manhattan Nov 28 @ 7 Lowell, Massachusetts Accidental Festival @ Gallery 119 (w/ Quilt, Ladderlegs, etc) 119 Chelmsford, Lowell Massachusetts Nov 29 @ 8 Boston (Jamaica Plains) The New Points North House (w/ Coyote Kolb) 14 Sunny Side, Jamaica Plains, Boston, Massachusetts Nov 30 @ 10 Cambridge, Massachusetts Middle East (ZuZu) (w/ Coyote Kolb) 474 Mass Ave, Central Square, Cambridge Dec 1 @ TBA Northhampton, Massachussets Dec 2 @ 8 Brooklyn, NY Death by Audio w/ Invisible Circle and Toothache 49 South 2nd St between Wythe and Kent, Brooklyn NYC
TEAADORA

TEAADORA



Nov 23 2009 8:19 AM

I wish in you kind regards for your future to be shaped by positive change and awareness. Love and Light, Teaadora Je souhaite dans vous leségards de type pour votre avenir être formés par le changement et la conscience positives. L'amour et Allume, Teaadora Here is the upcoming tour with Bethany Dinsick (myspace.com/bethanydinsick): Baltimore/ Philly/ NYC/ Mass Tour Nov 23 @ 8 Baltimore The Pet Cemetary w/ King Cloud, and Boy Ghost http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204485969902 Nov 24 @ 7 Philadelphia Germ Books (germbooks.com) 2005 Frankford Ave germbooks.com (215) 423-5002 Nov 25 @ 7 NYC (lower east side) Recoup Lounge 210 Rivington between Pitt and Ridge Sts, Lower East Side, Manhattan Nov 28 @ 7 Lowell, Massachusetts Accidental Festival @ Gallery 119 (w/ Quilt, Ladderlegs, etc) 119 Chelmsford, Lowell Massachusetts Nov 29 @ 8 Boston (Jamaica Plains) The New Points North House (w/ Coyote Kolb) 14 Sunny Side, Jamaica Plains, Boston, Massachusetts Nov 30 @ 10 Cambridge, Massachusetts Middle East (ZuZu) (w/ Coyote Kolb) 474 Mass Ave, Central Square, Cambridge Dec 1 @ TBA Northhampton, Massachussets Dec 2 @ 8 Brooklyn, NY Death by Audio w/ Invisible Circle and Toothache 49 South 2nd St between Wythe and Kent, Brooklyn NYC
Alex

Alex Heywood



Nov 22 2009 8:50 PM

wow.

new song and news of your new EP is the best early birthday present i've gotten so far.
it doesn't even matter that it's not actually a present, but to me it is.
i really liked the song a lot.

today, actually, i went to a college thing at J-dub.
there was a luncheon, and i looked around at the different kids and thought the same thing. but on a younger scale.
like, everyone looked so boring and drab,
and i was like
"this is what jcc wants?"
they had some pictures of alumnae, the doctors and lawyers and business executives.
nothing extraordinary. nothing eye-catching.
just. there.
and it actually bothered me.
so i didn't stay any longer than necessary.
the end.

Ps. can't wait for musicks. jo-mu style.
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Nov 17 2009 11:22 PM

Hi joe!
How are you today?
Well, we're working on the pre-order packages for the new cd, new t-shirts designs, new songs...
It's exciting but exhausting too. lol
How about you?
Steph.
JONATHAN GLUCK(FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER! @JGluckmusic)

JONATHAN GLUCK(FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER! @JGluckmusic)



Nov 17 2009 3:14 AM

Hi there!
   Im really glad you enjoyed it! That makes my day. Dont be a stranger now. Keep in touch. And dont forget that my record "It All Starts Here" is on itunes, amazon mp3, rhapsody, emusic, napster, etc. Also, it would be awesome if you follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/JGluckmusic. Thanks again!
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mattbutryn

Matt Butryn



Nov 12 2009 8:16 PM

well i sort of cheated... lol i had my acoustic in my lap when i was listening. plus it kind of stands out because i think a lot of the rest of your songs are capo'd, right?  
but yeah i think you've usually got a lot of blues in your lyrics then its paired with a major key and a bit of sporadic-ness and it makes the Joel Murray music cocktail we know and love today. =]
♥Aimee Lynn♥♥is confused♥

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Nov 12 2009 7:18 AM

Ohhh.i babysat my nephew and took him my cousin and sister trick-or-trearting!which was total fun!!!
foma.

foma.



Nov 12 2009 5:14 AM

Sounds like a good idea to me. We have a place here called funk n' waffles that is always sweet to play at. Stay in touch and we can set something up.
NO-ONE

NO-ONE



Nov 12 2009 1:19 AM

Haha that's such a cute story. Yeah i've heard of ohio and cleveland but dunno anything about them. Wow no stop lights, that's crazily weird! haha. but awesome. 72 kids as well, that's insane! Yeah the city is pretty good in making you feel like a part of something but at the same time feel like nothing with so many people around. well for me anyway. haha nice to know your buddy from england is your best friend :P Do you get to see him much? Wow i'd love to go to a film festival one day. America has so many cool things!!!!!  i have no idea who brendan gleeson & diablo cody are but if they're famous then cooool. You have a nice day/night mr, whatever time it is there.
mattbutryn

Matt Butryn



Nov 11 2009 10:25 PM

i was the 4th one to listen to your new tune there, TV Dinners.
im sure i was also the 4th one to love it lol.
i liked the different key it was in, a switch from the usual sarcastically major key songs i hear from you...did you tune to D standard or something like that? C?
Allie Cobra

allie grice



Nov 9 2009 8:01 PM

well thank you lots :)
♥Aimee Lynn♥♥is confused♥

♥Aimee Lynn♥♥is confused♥
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Nov 9 2009 12:35 AM

Heyy joel how was your halloween?
Run, Forever [NEW SONGS UP NOW!]

Run, Forever [NEW SONGS UP NOW!]



Nov 7 2009 9:07 PM

we love you baby boy!
lets play together soon.
Maurice Mattei & The Tempers

Maurice Mattei & The Tempers



Nov 7 2009 6:59 PM

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foma.

foma.



Nov 7 2009 6:53 PM

Haha thanks man. I love the Harmonies in your first tune, they;re sweet.
We should definitely get together sometime soon and do a show. How far are you from Syracuse anyhow?
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