The Last Gasp

Bio:

"Five guys and one gal came together as The Last Gasp back in January of 2006. The Austin-formed band crafts a melodic and melancholy brand of independent pop reminiscent of Cocteau Twins, Air and the Cure, with a little bit of proggressive rock and even country thrown in for good measure." -----------------------------------Dallas Morning News ...................................................................................................................................................................... .. .. .. "Just before the Last Gasp took the stage, the inside of Emo's was fairly full. The band launched into their set, the amps adorned with projected mini-films and scenery...when the songs morphed from pop into spastic guitar ramblings that then turned into full-on anthems, there was no shortage of conviction, as guitarist Dan Nettles shined, giving soul to each song." --------------------------------------------------YourTexasMusic.com


"The Last Gasp makes the most of its various guitars, pianos, bells, and violins, creating atmospheric indie pop that’s defiantly unafraid of sentimentality. Taking the occasional turn toward prog-rock experimentalism, dipping into slow-burn shoegaze, and winding its way up a rootsy country road keeps the music from becoming too cloying, but that’s just the flickering backdrop to the somber, soft-pedaled tête-à-tête between Christian Glakas and Emily Burns, which suggests yearning and heartbreak behind every song." ----------------------- Austin Decider (The Onion)

Member Since:

October 10, 2005

Members:

"Austin sextet The Last Gasp has weaved together lovely sounds since forming the band in 2006. They infuse pop melodies with poignant lyrics, sweet harmonies, and a melancholic feel that completely grips the heart." -- KUT, Austin 90.5 Colin Fowler - drums ...... Dan Nettles - guitars .......... Christian Glakas - bass, acoustic guitars, vox ........ Emily Burns - piano, vox, violin, ...... Mike Behrman - bass and other magical sounds......... Will Vanden Dries - international beard-presence

Influences:

Gillian Welch, Trail of Dead, Fleetwood Mac

Sounds Like:

"Christian Glakas and Emily Burns' vocal harmonies are simply mesmerizing." ---------------------Austin Sound "At times beautifully sad, at times country-ish, at times almost prog-rock, The Last Gasp is doing what Austin does best - creating highly original music." -------Flamingo Cantina newsletter, August 2006

Record Label:

Black Barn Records