D.I.Y, reef, passion, nature, ending of relationships, beginning of relationships, Swing Kids, La Quiete, Pg. 99, You and I, giving up, Funeral Diner, Robots Don't Cry, Neil Perry, not giving up, living till you're dead, Indian Summer, Orchid, The Saddest Landscape, Yaphet Kotto, Joshua Fit for Battle, Joy Division, Cowboys Became Folk Heroes, Cerberus Shoal, Hoover, Lincoln, The Spirit of Versailles, The Pine, Evergreen, Portraits of Past, Moss Icon, Jeromes Dream, Welcome the Plague Year, Angel Hair, Bukowski, Kerouac, The Hated, Saetia, atheism, Nietzsche, booze, screaming off-key, late 80s-mid 90s emo, Tristan Tzara, Mallory's Last Dance, I Wrote Haikus About Cannibalism in Your Yearbook, Charles Bronson, what today's scene lacks, the actual Joseph Merrick, literature, Raein, being your own person, God, Satan, Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson
Sounds Like
Some reviews we've gotten:
"Joseph Merrick- Extremely spirited, ferocious, entirely human, stripped-down and minimalized proto-emo style rock. Think Saetia or Rites of Spring meeting up with Wire in a dark alleyway full of nails and everything being cut out of the songs except only what really matters." -Jakob Battick
"Joseph Merrick is an 80's hardcore-revival band looking to skewer people's perspective of modern hardcore and have them really think beyond the "scene". They're music was dark and emotional with drudging guitars and tantalizing drums. I've never really been into hardcore music, but seeing all the raw emotions played out on stage brought me a better understanding of the genre as a whole." -Dylan Martin
"Joseph Merrick is an old school screamo band with hardcore roots. This band will change your mind when it comes to the “scene” and other stereo-types that go along with being labeled a screamo band. They are 100% in it for the music with haunting guitar riffs, brutal vocals and heavy drums this band is the complete package. With frontman Hayden Taylor, Trevor Taylor, Seth Noyes and Travis Davis these people bring a fresh and original sound to the floor. Along with having great quality on their tracks they also are a force when it comes to live shows. I went to Chris Derouches house eviction party and the energy they brought to the room with such a small amount of kids was something special. They bring the audience into every single song and the chemistry is great. I would definitely suggest this band to any person who is looking for pure music, they’re honest with themselves and it reflects through they’re lyrics, no cliches here. Their DIY influence is also something else to be respected. Too sum it up great great great band and ive found myself listening to the tracks over and over again, check em out, they bring so much emotion into their music you would be an idiot to pass these fools up." -Voice
"Joseph Merrick dudes are solid brothers. it would be better if hayden was actually older so they could tour. they would definately be a refreshing band on the scene, even though a lot of good bands are here on the east coast."
-Matt Bajda
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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We miss you too. You're hiatus has been rather depressing. There is this great hole to be filled in Maine music now. But hopefully everything is tending toward the better, and the future will be brighter.
Hey, would you guys be down to play a show in a few weeks? I'll see whats up with gear but if its something you guys would wanna do then talk to me or dan brown. Life moves on, the gator, fight for blood, slouchback, Jules Verne, Vails Gate are already on the flier.
I love you guys. Stick to your shit. I'm always re-impressed with your politics and standards from time to time and it's always a great and pleasant surprise.
