..Nothing But Excuses gives the music world a taste of their Philly rock sound with their latest EP, The Best Kept Secret. For music fans everywhere, this seven-song collection of contagious hooks and catchy guitar melodies shows they have a lot to offer. “It pretty much describes how we feel about our music and where we are at right now,” says vocalist Lauren Green. “We feel like we have great songs and we are right there on the bubble of getting them out to a much wider audience.”
The disc itself shows off the musical diversity of the band, with Green's introspective lyrics offering a rare feminine perspective in this new era of rock-and-roll. “We don’t set out to make a song sound a certain way,” explains Dave Seaner, the band’s bass player. “We each have different influences and they just come through in a song. It’s not something that we look to control, it’s just what happens.” From the radio-friendly pop songs "Crash" and "Romeo & Hyde," to the garage-rock feel of "The Sharpest Word," and ending with the new prog finale "Last Day," NBE proves that they can connect with fans of many musical styles. The songs themselves, masterfully produced by Jason Rubal at Seventh Wave Studios, are a testament to memorable guitar licks, soaring vocals, and good old-fashioned songwriting.
Since the release of the EP in 2008, the band has been getting a positive response from across the board. Choice cuts from the disc have been played on 93.7 WSTW and 104.5 WRFF, and the band has received a good buzz from contacts within the music industry. "But the greatest response” according to guitarist Gary Lolli, “has been from the people who see us at one of our shows for the first time. We're barely off the stage and they're asking us for one of our cds. That’s a great feeling.” The band has picked up fans, playing shows at some of the more notable original music hotspots in and around Philadelphia including The Khyber, Grape Street Manayunk, The North Star Bar, and The Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
Regardless of what happens, Nothing But Excuses is a band that has something to say, and now it’s your turn to hear The Best Kept Secret. So sit down, lean in, and press play...
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We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.
Among Criminals Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Phila PA
Hey, I just wanted say thanks for the add. Glad you liked our music! It'd be great if you could make it to a show someday but in the meantime, thanks again and have a great week! Boomer
Come join us Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM @ Club Risque! All Out Friday Night featuring Dive, Even The Res, and Spy The Thinker - $10 gets you into the show upstairs and the gentleman's club downstairs. For updates check www.myspace.com/risquelive.
You guys are and have always been fucking amazing. Glad to see you're still going strong and I will be out to see many of your shows now that I can drive :D
I went to the show at northstar last week to listen to my friend's band, phantasm...when i was there i heard your band and thought you were great...keep up the good work..u guys are awesome!
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