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The Slant
Indie / Folk / Rock

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  12/10/2009
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Member Since2/27/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.theslantmusic.com/
Band MembersMark Zedonek

Brad Austin

Zach Dow

André Costello

THE SLANT: The Makings of This House

THE SLANT: Old North

THE SLANT: Animanatomy

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Influences The Beatles; Radiohead; Animal Collective; Akron/Family; Mungo Jerry; The Smashing Pumpkins; Bob Dylan; Pink Floyd; Led Zeppelin; The Red Hot Chili Peppers; Simon and Garfunkel; Sufjan Stevens; The Books; Joanna Newsom; James Taylor; Steve Reich; Silverchair; 13th Floor Elevators; Grizzly Bear
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Record Labelbooking: theslantmusic@gmail.com
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Dec 4 2009 8:00P
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guitars/bass/banjo/mandoline/lapsteel/electricandnot/ebow/ slide/picks/pedels/fret/don't/keys/lightanddark/drumset/ together/inpieces/sticksmalletsbrushes/cymbols/suspended crasheddropped/taborines/shakers/woodblock/trombone/ harmonica/kaosspad/unluckylady/footstepsonstairs/ doorpunch/audienceclaps/crash/posterplasticplexiglass/ windblowing/treeinyard/beadsinbeaker/cupofrocks/ cigarbox/amppops/malletsinattic/stairdropmetalshaker/ nails/phantomvoice/birdchirps/plasticknives/firebell/ beardshucks/arglebargle/shaking/clapping/fingersnapping/ screaming/laughing/kneeslapping/ reversed moments/ stnemom desrever

"The Slant are a great group that serve as a reminder to the fact that originality is underplayed and seldom heard in music today."
Joey Stasio of Praise for Wallflower.com on "The Makings of This House"

"...the songs all seem to share a timeless quality: Referencing a rural life filled with old trees by rivers, harvest moons, circus big tops, and even Civil War imagery, the songs seem to inhabit an America long since gone"
Michael Katzif of NPR on "Old North"

"...a richly textured journey filled with surprising twists -- or perhaps slants -- ranging all the way from Southern Gothic folk to chamber pop to a trance instrumental. Think Dylan in the basement with the Band, with Radiohead dropping by."
-Scott Mervis of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on "Old North"

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Gretchy baby!

Gretchy baby!



Dec 7 2009 4:22 PM

Happy Slantiversary! :-)

AWESOME SHOW ON FRIDAY!
Energy Supply

Energy Supply



Oct 23 2009 8:33 PM

oh i love your songs! sounds special and different than others.
thanks for healing my ears.
Cyber Mixing Studio

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Oct 12 2009 3:56 PM

I really like your songwriting style! If you need any help mixing or mastering
your songs let us know. You can see our services by going to www.cybermixingstudio.com
-Adam


[all life is joy*]

Jennifer Blankenship



Sep 30 2009 6:47 PM

damn.  that music is amazing.  you've come a long way since Animatranimal the Mechanical Animal...and i thought that was pretty good.  whoop.
Gretchy baby!

Gretchy baby!



Sep 25 2009 11:06 PM

that is one beautfiul poster for your radio broadcast!!! 
Discotays

Discotays



Sep 21 2009 7:12 PM

thanks for the add.. great tunage...


-the discotays
Geo

Geo



Sep 21 2009 4:17 PM

The Slant!    Thanks for tha add!
PALEFACE

PALEFACE



Sep 2 2009 7:30 PM

Hi guys, hope you're doing great.  We're really looking forward to getting play with you guys again....Oct 16th at Club Cafe!!!  Should be fun!!!
See you soon,
Mo+PF
Nicholas

Nicholas



Aug 28 2009 9:57 PM

Hey there, love the stuff esp "i am a sinnner" any chance you could let me know when the next pitt show is. I'm out in steubenville like 30 mins away trying to show your stuff off.
tall tall trees

tall tall trees



Aug 18 2009 10:47 PM

Really glad I accidentally stumbled upon your music. Really dig it.
Ever come to NYC?

Tall Tall Trees debut album now available at Amazon, ITunes and CD Baby




amplifiers. [MSG US FOR SMILING MOOSE TICKETS!]

amplifiers. [MSG US FOR SMILING MOOSE TICKETS!]



Aug 17 2009 2:05 AM

Hey man!


Thanks SO much for the add and the kind words! We're currently working on a full length of our own, and we're very blessed to have a musician and friend the caliber of Jimmy to be playing with us.

If you happen to make it down to the artworks on Saturday, be sure to say hello! We'd all love to meet another friend of Jim's!


Cheers!




Si and amplifiers.
Nicole <3 Marie

Nicole <3 Marie



Aug 14 2009 2:26 PM

The Human Spirit is probably my favorite song from the new album, but, for whatever reason, Myspace isn't letting me download it to be on my playlist!
Ryan

Ryan



Aug 5 2009 10:10 PM

saw mr. costellos work in the art show at my college so i thought id check you guys out.

certified bad ass.
Modern Convenience

Modern Convenience



Jul 30 2009 4:02 PM

I hope you guys had a good show as well . cool to have met you.
Freakish Owl Boy

Freakish Owl Boy



Jul 27 2009 2:51 PM

...must say, you guys were our absolute 'dam favorites' this year! Thanks for pumping out your awesomeness! :-)
-Freakish Owl Boy
The Red Frontier

The Red Frontier



Jul 25 2009 3:02 PM

I don't remeber you sounding so folky live. Great stuff though!
Bearfoot

Bearfoot



Jul 23 2009 6:53 PM

Thank you so much!
I'd be happy to make music half as amazing as yours.
Dee

Dee



Jul 6 2009 8:46 PM

Icredible talent.
lavender & the old folk

lavender & the old folk



Jun 24 2009 9:50 PM

I was browsing through CD Baby late last night, just looking for something new and intriguing, when I came across y'all guys. Certainly both new and intriguing. The experimentalism on Makings of This House is splendid stuff, just the sort of found sound that I've wanted to mess around with for some time now. Addictive, even, these songs. Thanks for the add!
Where Astronauts Go To Hide

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Jun 19 2009 1:41 AM

You guys were hot damn fantastic! thanks for the place to crash and sweet tea vodka. Send us a line if you're headed to Minneapolis or Chicago!
Vogel & Co.

Vogel & Co.



Jun 9 2009 2:21 AM

Sounds Great guys!!!

We cant wait to have you guys here!! Welcome!


Vogel & Co.
Red Robin

Red Robin



Jun 3 2009 8:25 PM

Thanks for adding me. Your songs are fantastic!
Sexy Sadie

Sexy Sadie



May 31 2009 9:36 PM

Update your site! I wanna see & hear the new cd!
Me and the Sea

Me and the Sea



May 14 2009 8:00 PM

Hey thanks for the add! There will be more music/photos/goodies up soon so keep posted!

Love,
~MeandtheSea
ROBERT

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Apr 23 2009 11:17 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship....PEACE....Robert..
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