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King of Spain
Experimental / Ambient / Pop



TAMPA, Florida
United States

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Member Since6/14/2006
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Band MembersMatt Slate

At times, various others....
InfluencesThe songs of humpback whales, and velociraptors. Also: Brian Wilson, Brian Eno, Terry Riley, Arthur Russell, The Books, Animal Collective, Boards of Canada, many others.....
Sounds LikeMUSIC FOR VARIOUS BEINGS
Record LabelNew Granada Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About King of Spain
::REVIEWS::

Entropy is an artful collection of intricately crafted electro-folk songs, built with pulsating guitars, strange ambient sounds and looped vocal parts that showcase Slate's distinctively raspy voice. It's a refreshingly rich and unpredictable mix drenched in reverb and spacious effects. - NPR

King of Spain creates intricate songs, full of sincere emotion, released by adding pastoral guitar notes and repeating melodies at just the right moments. It took Matt Slate 5 years to get back to writing songs again and while the wait was worth it his music is too good to be kept away for that long again. - Delusions of Adequacy

“Entropy” instantly launches you into a dreamscape of airy spacious melodies and effects. Tantalizing pop hooks are marred by nothing, not even the small recording budget, and find a special place wrapped tightly inside of emotional verses and words with a slight nod to ambient pop ala Brian Eno. Simply stunning. - Smother.net

Entropy is ambitious and textured and reveals influences from Brian Wilson, Brian Eno and Mark Kozelek. His live show is a multi-media experience. - WMNF 88.5

King of Spain's soft pop tracks are nice and hummable...and feature subtle, warm electronics fading in and out of the picture. Nice, relaxing, smart stuff. - Baby Sue

King of Spain's debut release Entropy (out on New Granada Records) is ambitious and textured. Upon first listen, you’re hit with a wall of sound: guitar, keyboard, percussion and cloned tracks of Slate’s vocals are walloped with reverb and other effects, creating a finished product that is altogether beautiful. - REAX Magazine

Slate's gorgeous-as-clouds atmospherics and teasing melodies are a sub-genre unto themselves. - Tampa Tribune

Tampa's King of Spain (aka Matt Slate) crafts gorgeous, atmospheric music that channels Brians Eno and Wilson but sounds wholly unique and modern. Entropy, his 2008 debut on New Granada Records, is one of the year's best, a quietly stunning indie pop record that deserves national attention. - Creative Loafing

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To purchase the King of Spain debut full-length "Entropy" online, please visit the New Granada online store by clicking the link below:

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"Entropy" is also available locally in the Tampa Bay area at any these fine independent record stores: Vinyl Fever, Sound Exchange, Mojo Music & Daddy Kool.

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this is an adventure





Jun 29 2009 10:13 PM

Hungry, Hungry Ghost





Jun 17 2009 10:22 PM

you crazy peanut butter man
Comedian Charles Michael





Jun 5 2009 10:56 PM

have a great weekend try not to think about me alot:)
The Hub Bar





Jun 5 2009 8:12 PM

Thx Mgmt





May 27 2009 1:40 AM


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May 16 2009 10:01 PM

Thank you for being my friend, Let me know If I can do anything for you

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May 5 2009 12:59 PM

good times hanging out on Saturday at keith's house!




thuuunder rooooad.
CATFISH





May 3 2009 6:00 PM

Let me know next time you come to Nash Vegas....
super buddha





May 3 2009 5:31 AM

we like you :) see you in tampa !
Neil





Apr 28 2009 5:19 PM

Hey, I mentioned you guys in an article, check it out!

http://www.examiner.com/x-8428-Tampa-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d25-Tampa-Bay-area-shows-in-May
the man from another place





Apr 25 2009 10:35 AM

Nice Stuff! King of Spain.
Thanks for the add!

Check out my "soundtrack music
to a lost film" if you fancy.

All the Best!
Dan.
Ivan Campo





Apr 23 2009 2:53 PM

Hola King of Spain,

How are you?

Thought we'd drop you a quick line to let you know we've got some songs from our latest EP up on our page - Now available to buy on iTunes!

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Let us know what you think :o)

Muchas Gracias Amigos

Benny Campo
Enlightened Rogue





Apr 14 2009 8:10 PM

Thanks for the friendship, your cousin Melanie Hardy turned me on to you.
Frequent Dyer





Apr 12 2009 3:40 PM

That is sick, but perfect!
Frequent Dyer





Apr 11 2009 6:23 AM

THE DEAF CHILDREN (looking for members)





Apr 11 2009 6:12 AM

thanks for being friendly :)

check out the tunes..

cheers!
Frequent Dyer





Apr 11 2009 5:13 AM

Frequent Dyer





Apr 10 2009 12:36 PM

I know I sed mice.
I hart you!
NicoleE





Apr 6 2009 2:08 PM

nice new tune. keep up the good work.
Collectivenoise-R3V3RB/Wir(3d)





Apr 2 2009 1:18 AM

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Mar 26 2009 7:16 PM

hey!!!!
i still have "animals" stuck in my head! what a great song! you played awesomely in austin! can't wait to see you again! j
.:Pretty Pretty Princess:.





Mar 12 2009 3:49 AM

Pretty!
LEE





Mar 3 2009 11:57 PM

BEER ME!
NicoleE





Feb 13 2009 1:01 AM

I am glad to see you have come to making music like this. you are really talented. cant wait to catch ya live at one of the venues....talk to ya soon!
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