Brendan Tomas Hanenburg: vocals, guitar, sequencer, synth, rhodes, piano, strings.
Daniel Tigaard: fender jazz bass.
Shane: guitar, synth
Influences
pumpkins, beatles, nirvana, Zepplin, SFA, "the Duke", jane's addiction, spiritualized, stereolab, manic street preachers,massive attack, autechre, aphex twin, bjork, boards of canada, ...there's plenty more so anything that is soul driven
never an "anything" is a Seattle-based band made up of three members. Their sound can be described simply as electronic music, with a variety of alternative rock influences.
Having been raised on the roots of rock, the youngsters were nurtured throughout their childhood on the classics of the late 60s. Prior to the present and permanent formation of the trio in 2001, the three had experimented in various projects. With the alternative-grunge scene of the 90s, they found a connection with the emotional outcry; the energetic youthful angst. Rock became a foundation for structuring the frame of their sound. However, some limitations were reached; they began the search for new, unique varieties. Cautiously moving into electronics, they began to merge contrasting forms, tip-toeing around each to maintain distinctive qualities. Their ears evolved as they entered into a technological realm, coming to know and utilize the versatility of electronics.
The style is based around the tonal qualities, delicate arrangements, and song-writing, offering expected surprises. The moods come across energetic but tranquil, uplifting while somber. Carefully crafted dynamics, underlying eclectic melodies, bring together a kind, but gritty blend of acoustics represented naturally with altercations of outboard electronics. A vital aspect of the instrumentation, the lyrical content presents itself poetically disguised, while maintaining a level of honesty and elements of dreamy imagery.
As they continued to carve-out their niche, songs were written and discarded. This accelerated their development and led to the self-production of several 5-track demos, created under previous identities, from 2002 to 2005. With this previous repertoire of songs, the band performed several live shows over the summer of 2006 at venues such as Chop Suey, the Comet, and the Crocodile Cafe.
This current full-length recording may have come about as a result of that process. Throughout the winter of 2006-07, never an "anything" recorded their 10-track album at Clear Audio Studios in the Georgetown neighborhood. With the assistance of Cathy Ferrante at Avast Studios, the final mastering was completed, making way for 'a child's isle.'
"An artist is someone who produces things that people don't need to have but that he - for some reason - thinks it would be a good idea to give them." Andy Warhol
so on that note , here is a reminder to all U U's out there in myspaceland ..........incase you didnt know
or receive the cordial invitation ............. our new little debut EP "Phazes" is out and available to U
for a limited time free dowload ! ! !
it is 4 your listening Pleasuah
:> VV
PS if you already have downloaded or have a copy, then thanks a gazillion, and thanks for being a power animal
Thanks for making it to the show on Tuesday! If you missed it we'll be at The Comet on Cap Hill tonight playing with some seriously good bands; The Kindness Kind, Lucy Bland and Blue Skies for Black Hearts. Check it out!
Best
___Win Win
Congrats! Your song "Pillar" has been chosen for Seattle Weekly's local band of the week profile song! You will be included in our top "4" friends and have your song played for a whole week!
thanks, we'll have to do it again. sorry we cut out early, i think i speak for the whole band when i say that we were feeling very strange that night. i think we've been spoiled by a constant flow of intimate house shows.
the videos are realllllly cool. good work sean! can't wait for the nectar show...lets go to happy hour there this week so you guys can scope it out. they've got yummy pizza.
This is my annual plea for a never an anything show in NYC. You can all crash in my queen sized bed so you won't even have to book a hotel. Let's make it happen.
you guys are my favorite right now. i have really been enjoying listening to your music while i am working on the collection. it puts me in a nice flow. can't wait to see you play at the show.
