myspace music my music | music videos | featured playlists | top artists | shows | classifieds | forums 

Whitman
Rock / Indie

I'm Never Goin Back!



AUSTIN
United States

Profile Views:  56078




Last Login:  7/10/2009
View My: Pics | Videos | Playlists

   Contacting Whitman

 MySpace URL: 

   Whitman: General Info
Member Since1/12/2005
Band Websitewww.listentowhitman.com
Band Members Ram = Vocals & Guitar
Kyle = Keys & Guitar
Ryan = Vocals & Bass
Eric = Drums
Sounds Like "It takes a lot of gumption for an Austin band to take the name of the city’s most notorious killer, but Whitman isn’t out to raise hackles: Although the group’s angular, propulsive rock has considerable bite, the radio-ready vocal hooks and soothing whorls of organ suggest that its intention is to get fists, not blood pumping." - The Onion

2008's Best Overlooked Songs
"The Evangelist" Whitman "Irresistible track from an Austin band whose idea of rock defies the trends and reaps the rewards." -Bill Forman, Colorado Springs Independent

"Whitman trades off the type of riffs and rhythms that made Spoon a big deal" - Austin Monthly

“Good song writing. I feel that you are telling a real life story to a friend. The quality of your life is coming out in your music… Although not really hard rock, there is a driving quality to your sound” -Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction

"Very solid playing. “The Drifter” is a Nice driving rock tune reminiscent of Arcade Fire and countless UK bands from the ‘80s. Bravo!" -Doug Brod, Editor of SPIN

"I prefer “For Heaven Sake”, (I) appreciate the philosophical bent to the lyrics. I like the crunchiness of the music. Nice one." -Tim Kasher of Cursive

"Simply put, this quartet makes driving rock music. Sure, it features some nice harmonies and crisp, layered arrangements, but deep down they're songs you just want to turn up loud and look cool doing it." -Austin Sound

"There are whorls, and simple ranging guitar parts to exploding emotional rock opus areas, this never leaves the listener bored, not once. ...It had us air drumming and heads nodding" -Crooked Camera (Minneapolis, MN)
Record LabelSonora Records
Type of LabelIndie


Get Flash now!

In order to listen or view this content you will have to upgrade your version of Flash.



   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
Stubb’s w/ THE BLACK & WHITE YEARS Austin, Texas
Aug 4 2009 9:00P
Triple Crown San Marcos, Texas
Aug 20 2009 9:00P
Beerland Austin, Texas
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Simon Sez McAllen, Texas

Whitman's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

"Culdesac" featured in Whitewater Kayaking DVD  (view more)

Mr. Fest - May 2nd, 2009  (view more)

The Culdesac Session Demos  (view more)

"The Evangelist" 2008's best Overlooked Songs  (view more)

Happy Hangover Holiday!  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   About Whitman
PURCHASE WHITMAN'S MUSIC ONTorch Songs

PURCHASE WHITMAN MERCHANDISE HERE



Whitman is an indie Rock band from Austin, TX that have worked to establish the perfect blend of progressive soundscapes and loud, biting rock and roll. They combine a mix of melancholy lyrics, soulful howls, harmonizing guitars, ever shifting backing beats and haunting electric keys. Recorded in the Live Music Capital of the World during the Summer and Fall of 2007, comes Whitman's debut "Torch Songs”, a record embodied by Whitman's unique approach and fiercely independent spirit. After the deserved success from their debut LP, Whitman is currently working on a follow up to build upon the sounds of their debut material. Fueled by an endless thirst for adventure, the support of college radio, and good ol’ fashioned hard work, Whitman has consistently toured the nation creating a base of dedicated and loyal fans. By day you will find the members of Whitman at traditional day jobs all the while squeezing in time to book national tours and promote their true passion in life. Each night you will find Whitman working hard to become a rock n' roll band to be remembered.

Booking: booking@listentowhitman.com
Say Hello: whitman@listentowhitman.com




   Whitman's Friend Space (Top 8)
Whitman has 3138 friends.
 Jacketweather Studios 


 Austin Town Hall 


 KTSW-FM 89.9 


 Built By Snow 


 Black Joe Lewis 


 Ruby Coast 


 The Bubbles 


 The Great Nostalgic 





Whitman's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 639 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
Mark Slaughter





Jul 4 2009 7:05 AM

Thanks for your friendship and support! Hope all is rockin' in your world! Happy Birthday USA!

Have a blessed week,
Mark
HAMMERTORCH





Jul 5 2009 4:32 PM


 

GO TO:
www.thedelimagazine.com/nashville
AND VOTE FOR US FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH!!!

SINCERELY,
TORCH
Electric Courage Machine





Jul 2 2009 4:36 PM

Photobucket
SAM I AM





Jun 30 2009 1:03 AM

Hey guys! We miss you in Ohio!! Hope its goin' good!
HAMMERTORCH





Jun 26 2009 4:30 PM

HAMMERTORCHQuantcast
☆♥Shanna♥☆





Jun 13 2009 4:51 AM

Hey Kyle Let me know your schedule. If and when your in Ft Worth I would like to come see you guys!
Eclipsed <AKA Jason>





Jun 5 2009 1:47 PM

let's hope ^_^

any word on when you'll be touring again? we've missed you in ohio.
KatieEvans





May 26 2009 6:38 PM

Nice to know you too!
Hope to catch a show sometime when I get down there
-katie
Staump.com





May 19 2009 9:18 PM

Hey,
We love your music!
Do you have an album we could review?
Cheers,
Staump Dot Com
Nic





May 6 2009 3:42 AM

Thanks for the invite! My legs were killing me the next day after carrying the Rhodes. LOL still had a blast
Built By Snow





May 4 2009 3:30 AM

You guys freaking killed Mr. Fest last night!!! Hope we get to do another show together soon!
hurricane katrina: ruin to rebirth





May 4 2009 4:00 AM

thanks for the add! please check back for updates on the project. your support is important and much appreciated!
Electric Lucy (NEW SONGS)





May 2 2009 5:14 PM

CHECK OUT OUR NEW SONGS!!!!
DirtGirlClothing.com





Apr 22 2009 9:27 AM

Thanks for Adding DirtGirl Clothing ...
Be sure to check out our blogs for the latest updates
and dont forget to stop by the site www.DirtGirlClothing.com
and sign up for our mailing list (on the left side) for exclusive deals and coupons ;)
Dead Rabbits





Apr 13 2009 1:30 PM

Hey, thanks for your friendship! Please keep in touch / Dead Rabbits
Sanguine Addiction (New songs up)





Apr 12 2009 12:35 PM


Big thanks for the add! Maybe we will cross paths in the near future. Much appreciation from us to you and thanks for supporting S.A.


Sanguine Addiction
Cindy Sucks





Apr 4 2009 1:52 PM

Thanks for the add xx

The Pirate Studio





Apr 2 2009 8:30 PM

Cheers, Whitman !
Salesman





Mar 31 2009 6:35 PM

The Phoenix Underground www.thephxug.com





Mar 29 2009 5:53 PM

Whenever you do a show in the Phoenix AZ Area you can put it up for free at www.ThePhxUG.com so everyone can see when it is! No sign up just post it!

Hope to see you out doing your thing!
Robby[SoP]





Mar 26 2009 3:23 AM

hey ill be in austin on the 3rd an leaving around 4 on saturday the 4th if your playing a show i can take some class mates an go or something man so reply asap ram
Dale the Wise





Mar 18 2009 8:49 PM

Sup boys hope you are all still rockin hard. We just got back from another week in Myrtle Beach a few days ago. Wish you guys coulda been there. Hopefully our paths will cross soon.
Halo Bound





Mar 13 2009 8:36 PM

Thx for having Halo bound as a friend!!!! =) FTW - Aaron
Robby[SoP]





Mar 10 2009 3:43 AM

spreading the news bout the valley got people waiting for yall to come down
Robin Kirby





Mar 5 2009 7:24 PM

your music is awesome ;0)
Thanks for the friendship!
One Love, Robin


Robin%20Kirby
Quantcast
Add Comment


©2003-2009 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.