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Map
Indie / Rock / Alternative

"Map cds & Vinyl at velvetbluemusic.com & itunes"

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Map: General Info
Member Since2/17/2005
Band Websitethebandmap.com or velvetbluemusic.com
Band MembersPaul Akers (Keyboards) Josh Dooley (guitar, Voice, Harmonica) Ben Heywood (Drums) Loop(bass) Trevor Monks (drums) Velvet Blue Music (Attn Map) 9121 Atlanta Avenue 237 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 email thebandmap@hotmail.com
Influences
Sounds LikeYou can now listen and purchase Map via itunes (dowload free software at www.apple.com). some have compared us to The Smiths, The Sea and Cake, Starflyer 59, Red House Painters, Pedro The Lion, Belle and Sebastian
Record Label www.velvetbluemusic.com
Type of LabelIndie




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Map began as a revolving door with one steady fixture: Josh Dooley. Dooley formed Map in the year 2000, and with the revolving door in affect, recorded two EPs: Eastern Skies, Western Eyes (Velvet Blue Music) and Teaching Turtles to Fly (Velvet Blue Music). These EPs served as an early showcase of Dooleys talents with special regard to creating melodies, writing hooks, and exercising guitar chops. It wasnt until 2003, however, when Map released Secrets By The Highway (Velvet Blue Music), that his impressive musicianship was truly showcased. This album is full of finely crafted melodies and guitar hooks that are as subtle as they are substantive--hooks Dooley would later be known by. He had struck an almost ideal balance between pop and rock, a working canvas for Dooley's undeniable skills in guitar playing and song writing. He was on his way to nailing the proverbial it. Then in the summer of 2004, Map released their second full length record, Think Like An Owner (Velvet Blue Music). This time, he was backed by what had become his consistent line-up: Loop (bass), Heather Bray (guitar, voice) and Ben Heywood (drums). This record was a conscious departure from Secrets for Dooley, a departure in a positive direction: I have the Woody Allen work ethic of just continuing to work. What was wrong with the last project wont be repeated in the next project. We made a decision to not repeat ourselves with Think Like An Owner, and even though we all love Secrets, we thought, Why do Secrets part two? Owner maintained the quality pop song crafting and seemingly effortless and catchy guitar hooks fans had now come to expect from Dooley, but it built on this, introducing a darker and more mature vibe to the music via post-punk, angular guitars and crashing cymbals. Making albums is an emotional rollercoaster for me. It is an art, a business, a hobby. I have to take it seriously, but not too seriously, because I know it isn't saving lives, says Dooley. Dooleys music might not be saving lives, but it has gained him a plethora of rabid fans who revere him at indie guitar god statusquite a reputation to live up to. Fans will find him living well up to his reputation with the release of Maps forthcoming EP San Francisco in the 90s. Maps revolving door has brought in some new additions to support this new record: Paul Akers (keyboards) and Trevor Monks (drums). Together the threesome have found a collective sound that gives tribute to late-80s Brit pop and mid-60s American jangle rock. This infectious combination of sounds, combined with Dooleys clear talent for song-writing, makes this new album his best to date. Quotes “This(Secrets by the highway) is one of the best guitar pop albums of 2003” Tangzine.com Dooley has steadily become a master of all things guitar, and since 2000, his songwriting has consistently strengthened and soared. Dooley has never been quiet about his love for The Smiths, and influences like Belle & Sebastian and Red House Painters aren't exactly hidden. This EP sums up all the aforementioned influences, and manages to take things one step further, in that the actual songwriting cannot be touched. The Black and White Magazine Map is one of those great obscure little bands that--for one reason or another--has not yet caught on with a large number of people. If you're the sort of person who is always on the lookout for that unknown yet completely incredible unknown underground artist or band...you can do yourself the grandest favor of all by checking out the Riverside, California-based band Map. Baby Sue (6 out of 6, made top pick twice San Francisco in the 90s) really beautiful little pop machines that shake and tremble without being totally self conscious. accessible for those of us who need to be spoonfed our pop, but it's totally able to stand up to a more in-depth listening session say a year from now. Shmat records (Secrets by the highway) "Map makes beautiful, relaxing, intricate nostalgia-pop that runs somewhere along the lines of The Autumns, Mogwai and Belle and Sebastian" MeanStreet "Map writes intricate dream-pop songs that scream summertime love..in a David Lynch kinda way" Lollipop "There's a definate twist of mellow indie rock, a softness that reminds of the Sea and Cake, or a mellower Archer Prewitt grooving a Pedro The Lion Slide" The Big Takeover "...focused , colorful and atmospheric, with a glint of '60s California pop running beneath-pretty, in that Nick Drake/Velvet Underground gimme-some-heroin sorta way." Orange County weekly "Subtle yet fantastic" Babysue "Sweet and pensive, Map play beautiful tunes that you can easily lose yourself within" Highwire Daze Dooley's guitar work is so noticeably strong that it's easy to overlook the songwriting. He's always been an impressive musician. But the songwriting, this is where Map has grown leaps and bounds over previous releases. Secrets By The Highway is diverse (with rockers, mellow pop, classic pop, ballads) but tied together by pop songcraft and the dedication to deliver complete songs, not just flashy guitar . Tidalwave magazine
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Kat Jones (Is Booking A West Coast Tour - August)





Jul 18 2008 9:05 AM

You SHOULD play on the new Kat Jones album :-)
LITHOS





Jul 17 2008 2:23 PM

oh! WOW!
I like it!
that's awesome Josh
congratulations!!!
Max





Jun 12 2008 1:38 AM

I'm listening to "Secrets by the highway" What a masterpiece!!!!!!
We will good friend get together soon!
♥{{@Lm@}}♥♀





Jun 2 2008 11:25 PM

HEY JOSH!!!!!
tHNAKS FOR THE ADD!!!
WOW...u guys make really cool music I love it!!!
Hope to herar from u soon
Kiss and hugs from México
cats





Mar 24 2008 5:38 PM

Great music !

i'm glad i found you .

greetz from greece
cats
brianna





Mar 3 2008 12:12 PM

wow i read those reviews.. ha! how does it feel to be "criminally overlooked?"
χ'ξ'ς' [SYBaB]<FxWxT>





Feb 24 2008 1:56 PM

Yo! Josh! Map is da shiet! And you know this! MAN!
michael silversmith





Feb 21 2008 1:52 AM

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Virginia / Virginia Woolf





Feb 14 2008 3:52 PM

Your vocals, harmonies, lyrics, instrumentation, and overall sound are magical! Thank you.
Okay Lindon





Feb 14 2008 11:48 AM

I was play number 1!
brianna





Feb 9 2008 7:21 PM

your new album is the best or your mattress is freeeeeeeeeeee!
Max





Feb 6 2008 2:58 AM

I hope you got my message brotha...Call me.
WINSTON AND THE TELESCREEN





Feb 3 2008 11:57 AM

Kat Jones (Is Booking A West Coast Tour - August)





Jan 25 2008 7:14 AM

How is this possible? I was raised on Twin Peaks in the 80's. Me and my family watched it every week. :-)
jenny





Jan 13 2008 7:25 PM

This Friday, several of my coworkers and I are having a meeting over breakfast at Ikea. I'm pretty sure you wrote a song called this. Did my brain invent that or is it true? Also, you were supposed to go to Aimee's day after Christmas party. wth.
Enjoying your music as always,
Jenny
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Jan 5 2008 10:56 PM

the new release is great. thanks
John





Jan 4 2008 7:35 PM

Thanks to you guys. I've seen you live a few times at Biola, my alma mater. I downloaded S.F. in the '90s recently. I've been working out to it every day and practice it on the guitar now and then.
John





Jan 4 2008 5:48 PM

What a coincidence. I just happened to be listening to the Smile Summer forgot today off the velvet blue compilation. I was wondering if you can help me find out where I can get the lyrics to S.F. in the '90s. I can't decipher the lyrics for the life of me.
Sir Adam MMVIII





Jan 4 2008 1:11 AM

HISTORY INVADES





Dec 27 2007 5:06 PM

when do we get a record of new material?

love the artwork for regrets.
Spoon





Dec 22 2007 12:23 AM

You should put up Alone On Christmas. It would be more festive that way.
John





Dec 2 2007 8:53 PM

I love your song, San Francisco in the '90s, among other songs. I've seen your band live a few times also, once or twice @ Biola.
brianna





Nov 26 2007 12:01 PM

yay:)
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Nov 26 2007 11:46 AM

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Chasshole





Nov 25 2007 3:26 PM

Thank you guys so much for playing your hometown last night. It's was damn good. I can't wait for your new album.
Nik





Nov 21 2007 6:51 AM

Love your music! its a blast! ;D

thought you'd like this site:
http://www.whitehouseforsale.org
(got this site from a Gravel post.. very interesting)

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Thomas





Nov 14 2007 8:06 PM

finally got to give Secrets a good listen and i am really enjoying it!

i need to look into your second album now.
brianna





Oct 26 2007 7:37 PM

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Oct 25 2007 10:47 PM

thank you! :]
brianna





Oct 13 2007 1:29 PM

happy happy birthday:)
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Sep 25 2007 8:54 PM

KISSING COUSINS "she's right" cd single out right now !


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Sep 21 2007 9:57 AM

You Guys Rock!

Please share if you care, Vote Gravel 2008


Luke





Sep 11 2007 11:42 AM

hey dude, i watched your Dutch YMCA, it may be the lamest thing I've ever seen. However I take your dutch YMCA and raise you a Ching Chong version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f80Rv1acZA&mode=related&search=
Ryan





Sep 9 2007 9:35 PM

Hey JD. When is the new Map coming out? I didnt know you were a D. Lynch fan?
Max