John Maslan - vocals and guitars
Brian Burke - bass and tomfoolery
Tom Maslan - keyboards, pianos, harpsichords, and mayhem
John Moser - drums, congas, triangle, and particle physics
Greg Hirte - violin, fiddle, and general accounting
Influences
Jim, Max, Ted, Alice, Bernstein (in accounting), Lorrie, Wallace, and of course, Stu
A band of epic proportions, soundframe is said to stand over twenty five feet tall when stacked end to end. Soundframe prefers to munch peaceably on light vegetation and wild berries, but will defend itself fiercely if cornered. Hikers are advised, therefore, to turn back upon discovery of fresh soundframe footprints.
Soundframe's natural range covers much of the east coast of the United States, the central region as far south as Kansas and as far north as Lake Winnepeg. Sightings have been reported in Alaska and the islands of the Pacific but these are unsubstantiated by science.
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Soundframe is a cartel of five white males who have entered into an agreement both semi-formal and semi-secret with the express purpose of furthering the individual aims of the members at the expense of the laboring masses. This quixotic quintet (which sprung forth from the bourgeoisie that saturate the Chicagoland area of the United States) commands a sonic junta that reinforces ancient and oppressive phallocentric notions of gender identity while simultaneously ignoring the various theories regarding labor value, dialectical materialism, and the class struggle. In fact, not one paragraph of this group’s voluminous lyrical library confronts issues surrounding ideological inscription or the literary effect of the sex/gender system. Friends, this omission is no mere error or innocent oversight on the part of the persons in question since the combined cost of the education of this particular cartel reaches into the tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. No, these omissions are spin at best; the work of opportunistic propaganda merchants at worst.
It is the duty of all peoples internationally to resist the terrible onslaught unleashed by this elite cabal against the diverse nations of the earth. To do this in principle is noble and necessary. In practice, however, resistance to this coterie has proved difficult.
When in the presence of these dark magicians, it becomes apparent that although thoroughly evil and misguided, these five are no amateurs. The room seems at once to breathe as the sound of the drum set literally fills the space. The bass enters, alternately punching in a manner felt in the sternum, or otherwise droning in a manner absorbed into the body and internal processes. The ancient rhythmic alchemy of Africa is conjured - not by accident - but through the kind of careful preparation and groundwork the non-initiate observer fails to anticipate. Upon this bedrock piano, organ, guitar and violin combine to form Prometheus in order that fire might be brought forth and the souls of men ignited in ecstatic unity. It is no accident. It is orchestration. And improvisation. It is the greatest and most dangerous band that we face today.
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Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Siete tutti invitati al Parco Acquatico di Roma Zoomarine i giorni 25 e 26 Aprile ad assistere a degli spettacoli FA-VO-LO-SI! Ed in più.. se acquistate i biglietti on-line avrete lo sconto di 5€ scrivendo KICKO ! Che aspettate?
We've got new gig dates in Manchester, Sheffield and London Inc Death Disco, The Water Rats and The Roadhouse. If you want any more info on any of the gigs contact us.
To all of our Chicago area friends~Come out to Chicago City Limits in Schaumburg Friday, April 10th and see TWO TON ANVIL with Bloodstream Parade and Social Wreck. Click on the banner for more details. CD giveaways with flyer and/or RSVP. We'd love to meet you so hope to see you there! 21+ Show starts 9pm
Well hey there!! We just wanted to peek in & see what the happs are in soundframe's world!! Always a party goin' on over here! Check out our lastest concert pix from Indianapolis. This barrage of awesome images were captured by Scooter.
While you're in the neighborhood, let us know how you are!!
