Chris Banick - Bass, vocals
Joel Reiss - Guitar, vocals
Chris Schoonover - Drums, vocals
Willie McManus - Guitar, vocals
Influences
The Clash. The Replacements. Neil Young. Husker Du. Soul Asylum. 60's Garage Rock. Ramones. Roky Erickson. Elvis, John Lee Hooker. Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters. Bob Dylan. Link Wray. The Ventures. Sam and Dave. The Rolling Stones. The Animals. The Kinks. The Who. Badfinger. The Yardbirds. The Pretty Things. The Bluesbreakers. The Hollies. The Dave Clark Five. The Seeds. The Standells. The Shadows of Knight. Them. The Sonics. The Sir Douglas Quintet. 13th Floor Elevators. The Blues Project. The Fugs. The Blues Magoos. The Amboy Dukes. The Byrds. The Doors. Quicksilver Messenger Service. Spirit. Love. Led Zeppelin. The Small Faces. The Jeff Beck Group. Cream. Traffic. Family. The Moody Blues. Procol Harem. The Move. Mott The Hoople. T Rex. Pink Floyd. The Young Rascals. Creedance Clearwater Revival. Buffalo Springfield. Grand Funk Railroad. Chicago Transit Authority. Brownsville Station. Mountain. Moby Grape. The Velvet Underground. David Bowie. Roxy Music. Iggy Pop and The Stooges. MC5. Alice Cooper. Big Star. Thin Lizzy. Status Quo. King Crimson. Ted Nugent. Ten Years After. Cheap Trick. ACDC. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Radio Birdman. Captain Beefheart. The Flamin' Groovies. Television. Talking Heads. The Pretenders. Patti Smith. The New York Dolls. The Sex Pistols. Blondie. The Dead Boys. The Only Ones. The Stranglers. Johnny Cash. Wire. Elvis Costello. The Undertones. Echo and The Bunnymen. The Jam. The Dickies. Jason and The Scorchers. The Cynics. Green On Red. X. The Plimsouls. Squeeze. Nick Lowe. Graham Parker and The Rumour. Generation X. The Minutemen. The Meat Puppets. The Beat Farmers. The Fleshtones. The Lyres. Del Fuegos. DMZ. The Magnolias. The Hypstrz. The Mofos. Richard Thompson. Los Lobos. The Bottle Rockets. The Dream Syndicate. Los Straitjackets. The Jayhawks. Golden Smog. Afghan Whigs. Urge Overkill. Social Distortion. The Jesus and Mary Chain. Steve Earle. Fountains Of Wayne. Supersuckers. Ryan Adams. The Waco Brothers. Wilco. Son Volt. The Pernice Brothers. Guided By Voices. Dave Alvin. The Shins. The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. Calexico. Giant Sand. The Flaming Lips. Foo Fighters. Kaiser Chiefs. Kings Of Leon...
Superman Curl has been sharing their version of garage pop to energy charged audiences for roughly ten years. They have completed their third release -- a five song "EP". Earlier self-titled and Soundcheck releases were received with great praise. “It’s the pop quotient that distinguishes Superman Curl’s work...basic hooks galore, occasional surf and pysch guitar licks, plus some gleeful singalong choruses” states the Mpls/St. Paul Star Tribune Newspaper. Please see official website for more reviews, press, etc.
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CD Review – Superman Curl – EP
Posted on September 4th, 2009
By Brett Reese
Remember in the late 90’s some ska bands sometimes had a more punk sound? Do you miss the bands that appeared on the album “We Are Not Devo?” Did you fall into despair when The Hippos broke up? If so, Superman Curl will fly in and save your day.
Though they refer to themselves as more of a “garage pop” sound their style is consistent with the style of the late 90’s. True to Superman style, you’re now hearing about this EP at almost the last possible moment since it was released in 2008 and is available on the band’s website if you can’t find it anywhere else.
The EP itself is faster than a speeding bullet, but each of the five tracks has a consistent yet diverse style. Each song pulling of daring feats beyond what the previous track had accomplished. “Dressed to the Nines” is a good intro that bounces back and forth between fast and slow. “Back Where You Belong” starts the real action going. It’s a bit faster and sounds like some sort of chimera of The Hippos’ instrumentation and Greenday’s more recent vocals.
“All Across the Nation” leaps higher than a building with a quicker pace and energetic vocals and an unstoppable guitar solo halfway through the song. “Lovin’ Man” is for all the Lois Lanes out there, it’s the one love song that ends up being slower, but often appeared on those late 90’s “punk” albums. It particularly brings to mind a more mature and worldly version of The Aquabats’ “Lovers of Loving Love.” “Best Day” comes in more powerful than the speeding locomotive building steam and momentum and then launches into another great guitar solo.
Superman Curl’s EP is a solid album with some great “garage pop” sounds that recapture the feeling of the late 90’s “punk” bands. The only drawback, like kryptonite, is that it’s so short. For those of you looking to recapture the feeling and style of that time, Superman Curl is the group for you, and if you like it, you can check out their previous albums on their website.
Sounds like: The Aquabats (third album), The Hippos (minus the brass), Greenday, We Are Not Devo
The two-minute pop/punk anthem is alive and kicking, and not just in California. (Superman Curl's) big number is "I Hate Punk Rock," but don’t believe a word of that. Punk’s energetic snarl is at the heart of "Always Say," and punk’s hyperactive bash-and-smash drumming is the prime attraction of "I Said So." The punch drunk-sounding "Cheat & Lie" and "One More Chance" could raise the roofs of bars everywhere ---------
Tom Surowicz
Come grab an advanced copy of the new disc from my fuzzgrunge noisepop band The Sextons, and as always bands, let me know how I can help out with your next tasty record!
This Friday, we are debuting a project called Sonic Transformations. Every month or so we will present a new audio-visual performance based on a different theme/story. We will be collaborating with artists and other creative musicians along the way so let us know if you have something you'd want to bring into this project.
The first in the series is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". Live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.
Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. It will be a musical adventure, and we hope that you can come participate :)
Here's the info:
Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave" w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves Friday, October 16th Station 4 201 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101 9pm / $5 / 18+
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.
hey guys, just ran across this photo i took when we played together at Cal's in Chicago last summer (autumn?) - totally blurry, but kinda cool, thought i'd pass it along. hope you guys are doing well! xoxo, Lollipop Factory
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time a few days ago. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a new tune called Run Bobby Run:
Hi guys! we played with you in Chicago at Cal's. we're back in the twin cities this Thu/Fri! -St. Paul at Eclipse Records on Thu. July 16th at 7pm! -Minneapolis at Hexagon Bar on Fri. July 17th at 9pm!
our friend Matt says we're like Jellyfish performing a Satanic Majesty's request for a fuzz pedal cabaret or Queen melting in lava while Kenneth Anger films the whole ordeal in a lurid over exposed 8mm. our friend Corby says we're as inspired by Tim Burton as anything else, all Pee-Wee's Big Adventure goes to hell, all Beetlejuiced out. we say hey, at least it's music, and everyone could use a good show. come see us!
St. Paul on Thu. July 16th at Eclipse Records at 7pm with Company Inc & Right From Rona!
Minneapolis on Fri. July 17th at Hexagon Bar at 9pm with Buildings, Power of 2, & Red Daughters!
Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!
I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)
Again, here's the event info:
Friday, June 26th Trocaderos 107 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 18+ // $6 // 8pm
Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)
Thanks for Adding Severed Records. Don't miss Mitchell, Michigan City Vandals & Diablo Blanco at Cal's BAr on June 20th! CHEERS. Mitchell at Cal's Bar June 20th
Hey!! Don't think we ever said 'hey' after the show at the Turf the other night...small-ish crowd, but we had fun nonetheless, and you guys were awesome to hear!!
Hey there! hope you can come out and enjoy the great music and great fun @ Abettos Friday dec 19! ALL AGES! Abettos Rockin Christmas Party! 560 como ave St Paul 55103 only $6 cover! Great Food Great music Great times! music starts @ 7pm No promises that the sexy elf on the poster will be there but you never know!
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