"...the kind of local band that's so great it should be famous, but isn't yet."
- Washington Post Express, October 2006
"This is a band to pay attention to and follow with rabid fascination."
- Smother Magazine, February 2007
"Grandiose, Brit-style pop rockers..."
-Washingtonian Magazine, March 2007
"Impeccably arranged and confidently played, Telograph's material
balances grand gestures with propulsive energy and an astute sense of space: The music sounds big but never overstuffed."
- Washington Post, February 2007
In a current music industry that is being more and more divided between “pop” and “indie” rock, TELOGRAPH arrives to bridge the gap. The self-proclaimed Cinematic Popsters have come a long way in the past few years. Now two EPs deep, they have created a soundtrack to their own world and a clear musical vision for the future.
TELOGRAPH’s second EP, Telograph EP, was released in January of 2008. The record was produced by Chris Keup and Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Rachel Yamagata, Lifehouse), and is best described by its use of driving guitars, powerful vocals, and atmospheric production. Influenced by 90’s British rock bands, as well as modern indie rockers, Telograph EP was well received by the media and was described as 'Impeccably arranged and confidently played,' by the Washington Post.
Since the release of the band’s first EP in January 2007, the band has gone on to tour and perform with national acts including Gomez, Longwave, O.A.R., Robbers on High Street, Augustana, and 1990s, at some of the largest venues on the east coast. In every city, TELOGRAPH continues to receive warm receptions, proving their ability to cross genre boundaries while enchanting listeners with their sound.
Never slowing down creatively, new material is already in the works, and the group plans to continue touring as hard as possible to get the word out. TELOGRAPH wants to be the biggest band in the world, and given the momentum thus far, they just might be in store for something big.
On our side, our 7/4 party @ the Red and the Black made weekly picks by the Washington Post’s Going out Guru’s and Dcist! If you’re in town, we hope you’ll come by and if you’re not, we hope you’ll help spread the word to your friends who are :) It’s a Name Your Cover show – as in pay what you want to get in the door and that cash is going to some great non-prof organizations. The night kicks off with a cover song contest – as in, show up with a tail shaking song in your heart and we’ll put a mic in your hands. Then we’re opening up the dance floor with some great DJs. $3 rail drinks all night. Hope to see you there - we'll still be going long after the fireworks cool off!
Our new album, Unbearable Bliss, is available via iTunes, (US, Aus/NZ, UK/EU, Japan and Canada), as well as Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, GroupieTunes, Amazon MP3 and Lala.
would you guys be interested in playing for new venue off of 18th & U st nw? Im not sure if the bill is completely booked but the date would be the 26th. please let me know! dave
Check out the video for the first single from "LOVE and LOGIC". It's called "Alright Hold Tight", is directed by the one and only Hilton Carter, and is posted on my home MySpace page.
did you register for our Friday show at the Black Cat mainstage yet? I think they still have badges for $10 - you can get in on a panel discussion with The Ruby Suns and Le Loup
