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vervein
Indie / Shoegaze / Pop

"Girl Swirl"

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  6/18/2008
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Member Since5/22/2005
Band Websitevervein.com
Band MembersJessica Congdon - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Esther Reyes - Guitar, Cello, Keyboards
Rachel Stevenson - Vocals, Bass, Baritone Guitar
Emily Marsh - Drums, Percussion
InfluencesLately, we've been listening to... American Analog Set, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Godspeed You Black Emperor, The Shins, Postal Service, Metric, Sonic Youth, The Organ, Tegan and Sara, Aereogramme, Yeltsin, Modest Mouse, Pinback, Snow Patrol, Versus, Blonde Redhead, the Rum Diary, Stars, the Arcade Fire, My Bloody Valentine, the Cure, Husker Du, Low, Polvo, Sleater-Kinney, Unwound, Citizens Here and Abroad, Kasabian, Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Fugazi
Sounds LikeWe've been told we sound like the aural equivalent of vicodin and red wine at the same time. Breeders, Galaxie 500, Pixies, Kristin Hersh, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Death Cab For Cutie, Mazzy Star, The Heart Throbs, Lush, Belly, Fanny, The Primitives, Throwing Muses, Red Stars Theory, American Analog Set, Sonora Pine, Rachel's, Karate, Yo La Tengo, Azure Ray, Rilo Kiley, Mirah, the Softies, Red House Painters, Rex, For Stars
Record LabelScenery Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About vervein
Vervein's album 'The Weather Inside' is out and available at CDBaby.

While the rest of the world was stuck listening to the same old noise this year from the usual culprits like the Dave Matthews Band and Mariah Carey, we here in the Bay Area once again got to spoil our ears by indulging in tunes that were truly innovative, genre bending and perfectly thrilling... This is the album to give to those friends that insist music just isn't that good anymore. Shot through with the sort of heart-tugging bass lines and sleepy-eyed vocals that made the Breeders famous, it's not so much a flashback as a flash of inspiration. -SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

The members don't draw attention to their being female; they just get up there and play songs that command attention because it's compelling, wondrous music. -PREFIX MAGAZINE

Full Prefix Magazine review

...This all female quartet isn’t just another buzz band that will get lost in the shadows of the next big thing—Vervein’s songwriting ability will ensure that never happens... The single fact that Vervein isn’t being courted by all of the major labels is precisely why the mainstream music is so tired and ordinary. If you’re a music fan, you simply must own this album. - SMOTHER MAGAZINE

The clean vocals of Mazzy Star, the tight rhythm of the Breeders, and a mood not heard since the first American Analog Set full length. Some A&R reps from major labels must be missing this band somehow. -THE BEE’S KNEES

The resonating guitars and unabashed, smoky vocals are delicate yet brazen, like a beautiful, exotic flower that also happens to be carnivorous. –SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN

Perfectly suited for some high-spirited makeup sex. –FAKEJAZZ.COM

A 3-axe assault... utterly unlike that of Judas Priest. –BLUEMAG.COM

With a sound this solid... they can't stay hidden for long. –ACTION MAN MAGAZINE

Pure rumination. I'm convinced it's my life Vervein sings. -KITTYMAGIK.COM

Not setting out to be a "girl group," the chips have fallen that way for Vervein, and audiences have fallen for their “Girl-Swirl” sound. Vervein weaves together the ethereal vocals of Mazzy Star and Azure Ray, the dreamy atmospherics of American Analog Set, the rhythmic propulsions of the Breeders, the soundscapes of Godspeed You Black Emperor!, and the melodic sensibilities of Death Cab for Cutie. The foursome creates a sound that resonates with different people in different ways while carving a unique niche. What Vervein offers is difficult to pigeonhole, but leaves a lasting impression. There’s no cloying confessional pop, T&A manipulation, or snarling riot grrl militancy here. Vervein is refreshingly free of clichés in its message and image.

The band's second album, The Weather Inside builds on the dreamy, ephemeral foundation of Vervein's debut, Vast Low Cities, but pulls back the curtain to showcase Vervein’s collaborative process and palette. Winds whip up. Storms develop and pass. The sun shines. The weather inside as Vervein sees it actively evolves through melody, arrangement and mood. Change is good.

The New Album - The Weather Inside Listen

The Debut Album - Vast Low Cities Listen

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Carson





Jun 18 2008 10:09 PM

Hi Emily!!!!! (I'm guessing that's who's online now?) Hope all is well!

-Carson =)
HOLY ROLEMODEL





Jun 12 2008 5:33 PM

Hey we are playing at Thee Parkside in San Francisco (17th and Wisconsin) - June 21st - next Saturday - it is a day show starts @ 3pm - free and all ages! - would you come?
PARKER STREET CINEMA





May 25 2008 1:54 PM

Tonight: You, Us, Make-out Room.

BE THERE OR BE [ ].
ALENVER PACIFIC N





May 7 2008 5:28 PM

HI
I AM LAUNCHING MY LINE OF MEN AND WOMEN UNDERWEAR ON MAY 10 AT
WWW.ALENVER.COM
TELL ME IF YOU LIKE IT

THANKS MY FRIEND
SpeekEazy





Mar 26 2008 11:43 PM

Thanks for the add, please sign up for the mailing list if you like what you hear!

www.ill-it.com
John





Mar 14 2008 5:12 PM

Emily love the new band, really into the sound. You think Faster Tiger will ever play again? I moved to Seattle after hearing Faster Tiger on the radio in College. Hey but keep up the good work ladies Vervein fucking rock!!!!!!!!!
(H+) M.S.G.





Feb 19 2008 1:24 PM

Hi and welcome to my group

See you again soon

(H+)
Internet Radio / TV





Jan 24 2008 10:58 PM

Thank You for Supporting the Unsigned Artists Community!

www.RizingBandzRadio.com
Colleen





Dec 25 2007 12:56 AM

Have A Very Merry Christmas!
xo-Colleen Fry
old and gray





Dec 21 2007 4:39 PM

hi , i just wanted to say hello .
i have some new songs posted , and i'd love to chat with you about neat stuff .
steve carson band





Nov 27 2007 11:14 PM

Thanks for the add! Hope to see you at the Purple Onion on Saturday, December 8! Hope all is well with you.....scb
Waves





Aug 16 2007 2:56 PM

HI EMILY!
Craze





May 25 2007 5:26 AM

hi ladies. i only wanted to say that your music is really awesome. rock on. cheers.
Veronicas Veil





May 19 2007 7:50 AM

hey what's up? ;) randy
trey mills





Mar 20 2007 5:36 PM

Hey vervein,

Got a favourite place you "did it"?

Share a pic at treymills.buzznet.com

Trey
Veronicas Veil





Mar 12 2007 2:08 AM

whats going on, anything new?
Yungchen Lhamo





Mar 8 2007 7:45 PM

Hello vervein !

Simply Enjoy The Weekend !

Peace & Happiness

Yungchen

Eric





Feb 26 2007 9:53 PM

Thanx for the add!! Love your sound!
Carson





Feb 25 2007 11:20 AM

hey! its been a while. how are you?
Michelle Roy (exo)





Feb 15 2007 9:52 AM

Thank you for being my friend! Stop by and say Hi :)
KITTENFREAKY





Feb 4 2007 7:30 PM

EEP OPP ORK AH AH EEP OPP ORK AH AH EEP OPP ORK AH AH THAT MEANS WE LOVE YOU!
MEOW!
xxxx
K
Veronicas Veil





Jan 15 2007 3:12 AM

just wanted to see whats going on? hope your new year has been going well so far? ours has been good ;) randy
Eikostate - Rock meets Japanese Traditional music





Dec 20 2006 4:21 PM

Hey vervein,

More songs.... more pix... profile updated !!!

All the best
Eikostate
Carson





Dec 5 2006 10:02 PM

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how have you girls been? just stopped by to say hi and listen to your beautiful melodies. thank you for puting music into this world and making everyone happy. thank you so much.

love,
carson
Charles





Nov 24 2006 2:31 PM

vast low cities is so great. a real antidote to pandora/lastfm randomness and also my entire music collection. just something about these ladies...
Duke





Oct 15 2006 3:38 PM

goldern it VV!! You have to either play a damn show or update your page(or both?)! shoot!
Januar





Oct 3 2006 9:58 AM

hey vervein...we finally got our new cd in (despite a wee bit of drama)...amy
Rob





Sep 26 2006 4:45 PM

Hi!!

-Rob
Carson





Aug 17 2006 9:03 PM

I had Pastel De Tres Leches (Three milks cake) and its this cake that after you cook it, you poke holes in it and pour three kinds of milk in the holes. You can use ANY kind of milk- condensed, regular, etc. Its delicious!

-Carson
H Is for Hellgate





Aug 16 2006 10:14 AM

Ya'll have impeccable taste in music...sounds good!
Carson





Aug 14 2006 3:41 PM

thanks for the aying happy birthday!!!!!! i must say, being 15 feels pretty sweet.................yay! :)
love,
carson
Cara del Gato (is dead)





Aug 14 2006 1:51 PM

rawr!

how're things goin'? still straight kickin' it like true queens of rock 'n roll?

-waylon
Mona





Aug 9 2006 9:58 AM

Happy Birthday Em! I am so glad that you were born.
Carson





Aug 8 2006 10:08 PM

HEY!! how are you?
xo,
carson
JOSH BLUE





Aug 6 2006 11:06 PM

Hey Emily,
I like your music, thanks for coming down to Cobbs Comedy Club & checking out the show.
I'll see you next time.
Josh
Duke





Jul 16 2006 6:14 PM

Wait, is "snarling riot girl millitancy" a bad thing now? Shooot!
xoxo to the vervein ladies! When are you playing anyways?
rob tyler





Jun 28 2006 9:52 PM

You must return to Portland and play a show IMMEDIATLY!
bobsmo





Jun 15 2006 7:06 AM

Hello Vervein ! thanks for the add. I saw you in Oakland one evening with ms. led. You all rock. I just saw your video also and it rocks.
LULA





Jun 9 2006 2:54 PM

Such sweet, sweet ear candy!! I'm falling hard... Damn!!! I'm think becoming addicted!!

So delicious... truly....

~~ Lula ~~
D' Vo





May 31 2006 9:42 PM

come to east coast now!

xoxo
Nele





May 18 2006 6:59 PM

Are there any plans for playing in Canada, specifially Edmonton?
Crossing my fingers!!
Charles





May 13 2006 5:41 PM

I like the "vicodin n red wine" comparison, although I think you're better than any pillz and booze combo I ever tried. and I remember how I got home!
Fish The Cat Records





Apr 6 2006 12:02 PM

heellllooo vervein!!! thanks for the add.

Fish the Cat loves the girl swirl...

xo-
Fish the Cat
Foxtail Somersault





Mar 23 2006 4:15 PM

I can't get enough of the weather inside cd... the best purchase I've made in a long time.. thanks so much for saving my sanity.

-S

Can't wait to see y'all live again!
had to right the typo :)
~:*:~





Mar 5 2006 12:20 PM

Thank you so much for playing the show last night. You guys were beautiful!
I was so very impressed and im sorry that we didn't get a chance to connect. (you guys didnt ever seem to be in your dressing room)
anyway cograts on an amazing show.
i would be happy to work with you guys anytime.
The Stevenson Ranch Davidians





Feb 23 2006 12:16 PM

hey!
we're really looking forward to playing with you guys in san francisco next weekend!
Brine





Feb 19 2006 1:33 PM

Hey! thanks a lot for the add! love your new songs... Dave
Church of Girl





Feb 8 2006 2:50 AM

Hope yr 2006 is going well. We've been busy making all kinds of things. There are new CD reviewsto check out and The February Radio Stars are in rotation. We joined the CD Baby and Itunes affiliate programs</a> and now you can purchase songs and CD's from yr favourite artists straight off our webstite! Last but not least, Radiogirl has created a new, totally cute line of Shrink Art Necklaces and DJ Boy just wrapped up his Feburary Mix. Lots of good stuff in here. Come enjoy the sights and sounds and thx again for all of yr love and support. xo Church of Girl