This Episode is:
Desi Blondell: vocals/keyboards
Kenward Cooper: guitar/vocals
Influences
Prince, Fleetwood Mac, U2(what about "With or Without you?"), Suede(Brett used to be so artsy and unique, remember "Dog man Star" and "love and Poison"), Missing Persons,New Order, Tears for Fears, OMD, Cold Play,Arcade Fire(a truly amazing band!!) David Bowie(of course)The cure(always a great source of inspiration when it rains....)The Smith(classic!)Morrissey(old time favorite)
Radiohead,My life Story, Depeche mode, Roxy Music,Blondie,Interpol,Simple minds, Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin,Placebo,Pulp,Gay Dad,divine comedy,Crue, cheap trick, Damian Van Horn amazing!!and many many others.....
Sounds Like
A private Episode nacked at the beach on a rainy day, Happiness with singing birds on the highway, Astroplaning while you sleep, hot coffee and cigarettes(only if you're french) the sound of the waves and the bright cold winter sky, the vision of a stop sign in the middle of the desert, a nice slap in the face and a kick in the stomack,what else? it sounds like US.
This Episode is an artistic vision, a coming together of 2 personalities sharing ideas and writing songs about life experiences...the struggles, the
victories, and the daydreams.
This Episode originated in New York City years ago, through a Village Voice ad "looking for guitar player into Suede & Morrissey." Kenward showed up among a crowd of lunatics.
A collaboration was born, energy flowing, a bond shared.
After a number of shows, recording tapes upon tapes sent out, people of all walks of life stating that the band was ahead of their time, This Episode decided to move their project abroad: to Paris...from Paris to London and from London to Las Vegas where we decided to change the town, until the town changed us.
Our attentions shifted to other projects, working with different musicians.
Desi would find herself in Chicago, Kenward back in the Big Apple but all
the while sending songs to each other through the mail, and commuting to
record.
Having attracted the ears of producer Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Von Bondies, Tyler Hilton) with whom This Episode has completed recording their debut with. Desi & Kenward recruited Vegas alumni’s Trevor Mayfield on drums, and bassman Charles Henry to round out the line up of the band as This Episode continues to perform and raise their profile.
All songs (C) This Episode 2006
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Hey...sorry, I haven't been on myspace for awhile. Just finished a tele-novela shoot a week ago, then up to SF for a week for my niece's high school graduation. Also a weekend in Reno while I was up there. Just got back to LA tonight. How are things going with you?
Hi:) Things are a bit hectic theese days, but I'll manage. I have decided to take a year off work and try to live abroad for a year or so! Havn't decided where yet though:D
Yo-ski Bro-ski! I miss you man.. Hope to see ya soon! I hipped my buddy Ian Shane Tyler to you, and I think we have a new fan! I can't remember if I showed you his tunes, but if I didn't, you should check him out. He digs your writing. :)
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