Rebecca Bortman, Chad Thornton, David Lean, and Andre Salcido
Influences
Timelessly: Blondie, Prince, Fiona Apple, ABBA, New Order, The Cure, ELO, Marc Bolan and T-Rex, Chicks on Speed, Luscious Jackson, David Bowie.
Recently: M.I.A., Santogold, Black Kids, Phoenix, The Ting Tings, The Sounds, Cansei de Ser Sexy, The Mae Shi, Los Campesinos, Ladyhawke, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, early Mates of State.
Sounds Like
"My First Earthquake has instantly jumped to the front of my playlist and has the talent and emotional mix to remain in the top spot. I could not recommend picking up this album with any more insistence. It’s not a question of if they will be a break-out success, but when." –College News
"My First Earthquake's bold, synth-riddled indie pop, rooted in Mates of State's angularity and Of Montreal's multi-instrumental jumpiness, places them in the same musical territory as the Kills, the Sounds, and the Blow. " –allmusic
"On their new album 'Downstairs' My First Earthquake capture the sheer likeability of Metric, the sassy cheek of Blondie and the raving pop of New Young Pony Club, infusing their tunes with more savvy than an Harvard lawyer and the edginess of afternoon tea with the Taliban."–The Devil Has The Best Tuna
"With its catchy dance rhythm, organ melody, driving bass, and infectious vocals, one can’t help but get out their seat and shake it a little (or a lot). The whole album [Downstairs] treks across the landscape of tight-synth induced dance pop, making a promise out of the four musicians abilities as a group." –The Bay Bridged
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The Weekly Music Video Podcast Best of 2009 show is online now. The 10 best videos played in 2009 including 'Cool In The Cool Way'. Check it out at wmvp.blogspot.com or vimeo.com/channels/wmvp.
Thanks for your support of the last NLO concert the photos are now viewable on our myspace site. We are currently mixing the last 6 songs on our 17 track project. Look for it in stores in December 2009
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.
PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
Ourobouros Podcast #122 featuring 'Mad Tight' is now online. You can find it at ourobouros.co.uk or listen through the flash player on the myspace profile.
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