WEDLOCK®

Bio:

"It takes talented people to do techno well. Wedlock, a band from North Carolina, thankfully displays that talent. Wedlock doesn’t exactly fit in to the “techno” category, and it’s always a good thing when a band doesn’t fit perfectly into one specific genre. While the music in the background sounds techno-y, the lead singer’s voice is breathy and soft, and isn’t overdosing on auto-tune. I’m a big fan of the breathy-voice, with Greta Salpeter (of the sadly disbanded Hush Sound and the currently together Gold Motel) being the champion of today’s scene."Cristen Kleindienst -CDInsight,17/06/10

"As difficult as pulling off good electro-pop without sounding cheesy can be, Chapel Hill electronica trio Wedlock’s latest effort Continuity brings a fresh approach to dance beats while giving a hearty nod to the synth gods of the ’80s at the same time. The smooth, Phil Collins-esque vocals of Paul Allgood provide the jumping-off point for bassist Lee Whitsel and keyboardist Baxter Smith to lay down the full electro spectrum, from trippy house beats to growling, subsonic bass walks." Rating:76/100Ryan Snyder-Yes Weekly,12/1/09

" 'Continuity' may well turn out to be a career-defining record for Wedlock, and not just because of Indie Of The Year 2009. This work seems more flowing, smoother and more swaying than their others - probably due to their being able to actually sit down and write. Electropop is still on it's way up, and they have managed to get a fresh sound out of the movement, akin to a lighter Depeche Mode.If such a thing as avant garde were ever possible in electro, they just might have done it. Rating:4/5"Emmy-Music Emissions,9/19/09

"Wedlock may not be known too terribly well outside of their home city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but their single “Reverend Charisma” may be the one track that breaks them big. The electropop movement is still on its way up, and the Depeche Mode meets drum n bass sound of Wedlock here has a very retro feel to it, tying together electropop with the “New Romantic” generation perfectly."NeuFutur Magazine,1/09

" Even after listening to Exogamy a couple of times I don't really know what to think of this foursome from North Carolina. It's a strange mix and while the better part of me didn't want to like this electro-pop, the other side of me was found tapping my foot to their beats and somewhat enjoying what I was listening too. Paul Allgood's vocals is the reason that I found myself drawn back to Wedlock."Dennis Scanland-Music Emissions, 12/08

"Smooth and sleazy, like Justice stealing Jamiroquai's slurred disco come-ons, Carrboro's trio of electronica-rockers lay down syrupy soul over trippy house beats. Results: glittery, sexy charm."KJ-Independent Weekly, 10/07

Member Since:

July 21, 2006

Members:

Paul Allgood, Baxter Smith, Lee Whitsel

Influences:

CONTINUITY.THE LATEST RELEASE BY WEDLOCK.

Blameless?

World Machine(Universal)

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