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.
Living a session...lots of music, lots of beer, really loud, no interruptions and you guys have been played MULTIPLE times! You fit with the greatest....
Golly Gee, Zoxy. I remember you when you were just a tiny opener band for the opening band back with Gogol Bordello in 2006. So tame compared to the others, and my friends didn't believe me that it you were good. I desperately tried to get your cd, but none of borders distributors carried it, and it had to be sent in from Rhode Island. When it came, there was a HUGE crack on the back, but I was too afraid to send it back. The next week you re-release it, and the shelves were crammed with your cover art. And I was too cheap to buy it. Now you have a new cd, which is just crazy awesome, and your all popular with ladies. Good job. You've successfully embarked on the rockstar dream.
I hope you guys are enjoying your world tour! But you definietly need to stop back again in either Portland in the summer or somewhere in New York September and on! :) You guys kick ass.
if you guys added either 'Big Fish' or 'A Little More Time', the song would be on my player forever. I love your music and playing style, and you guys are definitely one of my favorite bands. Local love! thanks
PLEASE book something in San Diego as soon as you can! I was in the front row at Soma back in April and i fell in love, i can't wait to see you guys again VERY SOON!
morning lads...cheers for the nice show yesterday eve! and I really enjoyed the conversation at the bar :) ´tho I was barely sober...nice journey and much fun in leipzig! Olli
Hey ZOX! I wanted to say THANK YOU for your Concert at Hafenklang in Hamburg! Really Amazing! The new songs at "Line in the sand" are more than great! Have fun on your EU-tour! Kiss Linda
