So, as an homage to my fellow Nettwerk intern, Sara, who's blog I've been following over at tuesdaymorningmusic.blogspot.com, I've decided to write about an unsigned band that I think is fantastic...and really should be signed.
The Earth is A Man is a four-piece instrumental Math Rock band, consisting of Maxwell Allison on bass, Doug Kaplan and Zach Robinson on guitars, and Will Crouse on drums. As a student out in Chicago, I've grown accustomed to the experiments of the Chicago Music Scene and the Psych/Jazz/Alt Rock fusion that is sweeping the midwest. Their self-titled debut album, which was released this past February, clearly demonstrates this style, and proves incredibly engaging despite the lack of vocals. Upon listening to the opening track off their self-titled album, Loud Loop Press writes:
" “Dymaxion,” the opening track off the group’s self-titled debut, is a bastion of beautiful guitar notes backed by rumbling low bass tones that echo like backing vocals while the drums stand busy conducting its choir. Fellow Chicagoans Maps & Atlases are an obvious influence on The Earth is a Man, incorporating their use of sweet, twinkling melodies."
Having met the band members personally, I can say that the Chicago-based band, Maps & Atlases, certainly are a huge influence on The Earth is A Man, especially for fearless leader Doug Kaplan, who is working on going solo as an experimental musician with prog and math rock motives. He recalls giving the band numerous spins at WNUR: Chicago's Rock Experiment when he was a DJ and then the GM at the Experimental Radio Station.
In addition to Kaplan, Zach Robinson, the other guitarist for The Earth is A Man, is working on a solo project, D/A/D or Day After Discovery, which showcases Robinson's talents as an electronic artist.
This experimental band is on the verge, having just begun collaborating with Banter Media Management to promote their new album.
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And Check Out D/A/D's 2009 Release, "Super Motives" Here:
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