Lately, 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 Like
We'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
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
...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.
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?
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!!!!!!!!!
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.
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!
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.
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
