starting line-up: Grant Whittaker - drums, piano, shaker, triangle, hand claps, walla, additional percussion Josh Solomon - bass Katherine Fong - violin Mike Pomranz - vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard, hand claps, pitch pipe, various percussion, noise
founding fathers: Jon Dunn - violin Mark Henasey - bass, trumpet, saxophone, hand claps
players in circle of life: Brian Engler - bass Brian Finucane - bass Meredith Bogacz - violin
enduringly etched in wax: Ami Verrill - vocals Andrew Moisey - vocals Claire Darling - vocals Darren Morze - fire extinguisher, vocals J.C. Whittaker - cello, vocals Paul Perozzi - harmonica, vocals
Etkilendikleri
"The Madcap Laughs" by Syd Barrett, "Tindersticks" by Tindersticks, "In Utero" by Nirvana, "The Boy with the Arab Strap" by Belle & Sebastian, "Magical Mystery Tour" by The Beatles, "Pink Flag" by Wire, "Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada" by Godspeed You Black Emperor, "Neu!" by Neu!, "Kid A" by Radiohead, "Surfer Rosa" by the Pixies, "This is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About" by Modest Mouse, "The Soft Bulletin" by The Flaming Lips, "Scary Monsters" by David Bowie, "Beggars Banquet" by The Rolling Stones, "Atom Heart Mother" by Pink Floyd, "Electric Warrior" by T. Rex, "Any Other City" by Life Without Buildings, "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain" by Pavement, "Alien Lanes" by Guided by Voices, "The Velvet Underground & Nico" by The Velvet Underground & Nico, "More Songs About Buildings and Food" by Talking Heads, "Confusion is Sex" by Sonic Youth, "Fear of a Black Planet" by Public Enemy, "Vakio" by Pan Sonic
Neye Benziyor?
This Old West
What did you say?
Everyone moves in a different way
Leavin' today
Second to none
Drugged up people are havin' fun
Where did you go?
Nothin' to hope for, nothin' to show
Wouldn't you know
Riding the line
Coked up people are doin' fine
What can I say?
All this is here to stay
Straighten your face
I ain't believin' I like this place
Here's where we stand
Give us what we demand
Ridin' the fence
That kinda BULLSHIT don't make no sense
What do you need?
We got the shit that nobody sees
Plantin' the seed
Timing is right
Fucked up people are here tonight
That's right!
"World Blanket boomed like a big-riff rock beast, despite acoustic guitar and violin dressing." - SPIN
"'This Old West' is a vulgar, ass-kicking, horn-augmented slab of deep-fried alt.country. It’s the summer — what more could you ask for?" - CRITICAL MASS
"'This Old West' caught my attention. While a Rolling Stones comparison is apparent, there's that familiar kraut chug injected as well, and the above-average length of the track slips on by without notice amid the gripping instrumentals and snarling sentiment. Their second album, Elevator, is one I highly recommend grabbing!" - A FUTURE IN NOISE
"The Pressing Issues EP is part Bob Dylan, part New York Trashy rock n roll sounds like a more modernized Rolling Stones. RATING: 4 ½ of 5" - Y-ROCK ON XPN
"How do you get drunk listening to hard acoustic music? Dig Syd Barrett-ish singer/guitarist Mike Pomranz and violinist Jon Dunn's aggro-acoustic World Blanket." - PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER
"Weirdly blending the tiptoed lilt of folk and the ragged whine of indie rock, Philly’s the World Blanket top off that iffy equation with a very prominent violin, making their 2006 album aMaybe a somewhat disorienting journey. Gaining steam with shorter songs in the beginning, things build to a memorable crescendo with the three-part heart-on-sleeve 'Till We Die.' Catch them and see how nicely frayed emotions can fit with flighty instrumentation." - PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
"Mellow indie pop." - PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS
"For melodic rock shows, think World Blanket." - OFFICIAL VISITOR SITE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA
"Make no mistake, this is a band that loves to break convention. World Blanket is already causing a unique ruckus; and one that's more than worth checking out." - THE COMPENDIUM
"World Blanket is a multi-faceted rock band. Not only does violin provide melodies but the band incorporates ingenious rhythms that get away from the typical rock and indie sound." [grade: B] - PLUG IN MUSIC.COM
"Warm, violin-driven Americana keeps the listener consistently on their toes, never knowing what to expect next." - FOXY DIGITALIS
"A unique sounding brand of indie rock. Well-played and original." - PUCKNATION.COM
"This is one solid album." [3 out of 4 stars] - THE COMPENDIUM
"A slowcore record with a twist." [3 out of 5 stars] - ORIGIVATION
The World Blanket is a rock band collective based out of Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Learn and contribute at Wikipedia.org.
"Elevator" -- the new album from The World Blanket BUY THE ALBUM NOW!! from iTunes CLICK HERE!! or on Rhapsody or Napster
The World Blanket brings a unique rock crunch to a band fronted by an acoustic guitar and violin, grounding their music with a formidable rhythm section.
Only months after moving to New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina struck in the summer of 2005, sending drummer Grant Whittaker back to his hometown of Philadelphia. Frustrated with previous rock projects, Grant and singer/acoustic guitarist Mike Pomranz set out to form a band with a unique line-up and sound.
On February 12, 2006, the band played their debut show at The Khyber in Philadelphia, five-song self-pressed debut EP already in hand. Over a foot of snow fell and the band played to just two eager fans. The World Blanket's battle with Mother Nature continued.
The group released their debut LP, "aMaybe", on No Applause Records in October 2006. Featuring instrumentation far beyond their live line up, the band began establishing the prevalent dichotomy between their rowdy live act and their orchestrated albums, as well as their willingness to work with a variety of guest artists.
In 2007, the band began extending their reach beyond their usual gigs in Philadelphia and New York City clubs such as The Khyber, Tritone, North Star Bar, Luna Lounge, Mercury Bar, Trash Bar (who else can we give shout outs too?) by making brief jaunts to the Midwest, continuing to impress by forging uncanny amounts of energy from an acoustic guitar and violin.
By 2008, the band had finished recording for their second album. Initial tracks were made available via the "Pressing Issues EP" in June, with the full length album, "Elevator" following later in the year.
In the interim, Mike relocated to Brooklyn, adding The World Blanket to the growing list of band sporting members in both of the Northeast's two biggest cities.
The World Blanket is currently prepping material for their 3rd full-length, tentatively titled "Create/Roadshow" after a Terence McKenna quote.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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