Andy Spilburg--- (vocals, guitar,keys,synth,programming)
Additional Musicians:
Jason Goforth--- (lead guitar,(color/delay echos) baritone guitar, dobro,banjo,harmonica,samples,digital shortwave radio & omnichord)---
Matthew Burgess--- (Drums, Perc, Vibes)
Peter Carlson--- (Bass, Keys, Bells)
Influences
Wilco, The Beach Boys, Badly Drawn Boy, Radiohead, Pedro the Lion, Whiskeytown, the Flaming Lips, Pavement, the Beatles, Belle and Sebastian, Stereolab, Travis, Doves, The Smiths, David Byrne, The Fire Theft, Bob Dylan, U2, Daniel Lanois, Rufus Wainwright, The Shins, Simon & Garfunkel, Morrissey, Sigur Ros, Beck, Air, Brian Wilson, Danny Elfman, The Sea and Cake, Red House Painters
Since the 2004 debut of An EP: Avenues, shortwave radio has been on nearly 300 college radio stations across the nation, which included charting on UCLAs station (KLA). This year the band was singled out as one of the most unique indie acts in Nashville and it played along with others in the All About Music concert series as well as being included on the Ten out of Tenn compilation.
Since its formation in 2001 shortwave radio has been through many changes. Band members have come and gone, songs have shifted genres, all in search of a home.
"Artistically speaking, shortwave radio is really building on the vision of that first EP I released,"says Andy. "I put a lot of pressure on myself to convey what I was saying both through lyrics and music. The music should always reinforce what you are trying to say."
shortwave radio draws on influences from Radiohead, The Police, Stereolab and Badly Drawn Boy among others; however, the purpose of shortwave radio's music is really quite different. Andy puts it this way, "I guess the real reason I do music is that I want to make you feel that no matter what you are going through, youre never alone."
Look for shortwave radios debut EP on their website, www.shortwaveradiomusic.com, iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody.
okay,... so i've listened to your album three times already. it made me imagine the most beautiful woman i've ever imagined. and then she broke my heart. you son of a bitch. i love it.
You sounded great last night dude. Very glad to finally get to hear you perform. And I liked it when you busted out laughing while singing...very nice. Later.
rachel
We will be having a Concert/Fashion show Mid-May...6-8 bands and the kick off of the NME Clothing Co.'s Summer Clothing Line!!! Keep in touch with the NME Studio main page for more details!! Thanks for the support!! -Rob
