From the beginning, ZOX has managed to build cohesion out of contrast. Look
no further than the band’s twin frontmen: one is a tattoo-covered
conservatory violinist with a history of trashing dressing rooms at Carnegie
Hall, and the other a buttoned-down Type-A who turned down an offer from
Stanford Law School to keep up the band. ZOX’s eclecticism has endeared them
to their cultish following, but they have remained largely on the fringe of
mainstream media. Instead, the band has thrived in the chaotic wilderness of
the internet underground, developing the rare skill of writing meaningful,
memorable pop songs that are genuinely interesting to listen to. Over the
last four years, ZOX has sold thirty-five thousand albums, performed at the
legendary Reading & Leeds festivals in the UK, and logged nearly 1,000 shows
with everyone from the Warped Tour to Rusted Root. They’ve developed an
unusual sound, which features an electric violin run into a guitar amp,
earnest, vivid lyrics threaded through unadorned melodies, and a rhythm
section that seems to swing effortlessly between making you dance and making
you think. And with the release of "Line in the Sand", their third album and
first on LA’s SideOneDummyRecords (Gogol Bordello, Mighty Mighty Bosstones,
Flogging Molly), ZOX demonstrates that contrast is, in the end, what makes
things stand out.
Produced by John Goodmanson (Death Cab for Cutie, Sleater-Kinney, Harvey
Danger) the 11 songs on "Line in the Sand" are equal parts 80s college
radio, modern indie rock, and timeless folk. The band’s legendary live show
has long been a dynamic mix of playful mayhem and emotional contemplation;
this album is the first to capture both extremes. The triumphant title
track, the despondent-but-uplifting “Goodnight”, and the gorgeous “Seventh
Avenue Prophet” have a catchiness, a lyrical poise and an instrumental
intricacy that make them resonate, listen after listen.
What do you mean that cannon is from the "old zox"? That is THE zox that I know. The new stuff isn't nearly as intense and heart felt as the "old" stuff, so go back to your roots and drop the b.s that you make now, because us REAL fans want the good shit!!!!!
hey! so im awake at 4 in the morning... and looking through my friends and i see you guys... i went to one of your shows 3 years ago at elmhurst college... and fell in love with your music... just letting you know that the love is still here... whats this im reading about you guys breaking up? no no no... absolutely not happening... i simply cannot allow it... so now that that is settled... good luck and im going to be looking out for you guys more often now peace out :)
every single element in your body arises from a far distant super nova out in space, created billions of lightyears ago, so much to age:-), have a great day, christos
Hello Zox, Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day Zox? Love ya. Fi PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
You rocked my socks for years in Albany. I live in Columbus now. Therefore, I'd really like you to come to the biggest campus in the country, so that the rocking of sox can continue. Let's make it happen.
Thank you so much for the friendship. I really like your music, and it's a pleasure to meet you here! Greetings from Denmark, Lene www.nexus-univers.dk
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