Posted April 9, 2011 at 3:55am
Posted March 28, 2011 at 4:37pm
FENSEPOST REVIEW
“It’s not too often an album hooks me in the first 15 seconds of the opening track. New York duo Duchess Leo (Daniel Ryan and Todd Buchler) has managed to do so however. Heavy and loose, stable and whimsical, clean and a little bit hazy their debut album Golden Gray is tightly woven music with just the right amount of contrasts. The opening song “Your Sweet Love” sets us up for a mix of sounds including ambient washes, lo-fi vocals and reverb, even a taste of early 90’s grunge.
Though each track has its own focus, all the songs blend effortlessly together allowing for a subtle, balanced progression. A standout has to be “Quiet Over Bridges” which captures the open sky, fresh air quality of the album. A solid first work, Golden Gray is the perfect ethereal refreshment for these times of uncertainty. Just turn it on and breathe.”
Andy & Zeus asked if we would remix their tune, MCMLXXXI Choir. We said “Duh, of course we would” because it’s beautiful. Then we jacked it up and found a few moments you can tap your foot to. We’re playing a show together at Bruar Falls in April where we’ll be shagging for the spring time and honoring the good old days. Click below to discover Andy & Zeus!
Hawaii. We knew the waves were gnarly and the chicks were epic, but who knew they had such great taste in music.
About last night
Due to some serious celestial static and the police shutting down the venue, friday’s show was cancelled. Alas, we ride again in a month with Andy & Zeus and Easy Lover at Bruar Falls in Williamsburg. Will wonders never cease?
Daniel Bellury directed and James Gannon shot videos for two cuts from Golden Gray this weekend. We were accompanied by the lovely Alena Cason and Peter (s’nice) Yoon. Pics taken by Danielle with her iPhone.
Videos coming soon.
We are very proud to present our first performance video, Bloom. Bloom is the second track on Golden Gray and appears here in live and extended form. The video was directed by the head dude hisself, Daniel Bellury. Golden Gray is out now on Whale Heart Records. Read an interview with the band on the Village Voice blog about the making of the song.
Watch out radio, here we come! We’re working with the superheroes at Team Clermont on our radio campaign starting pretty much now. We have a performance video of Bloom directed by the head dude hisself, Daniel Bellury, premiering imminently. And we’re playing a party at Xpo 929 with Andy & Zeus, Magic People and Double Entendre on March 4th. Happiness is something to look forward to.
Posted February 15, 2011 at 2:00pm
Bloom on Just Like Honey
Bloom is featured on Just Like Honey’s podcast this weekend along with Cut Copy and Bright Eyes. I had the pleasure of talking with Bertie a little bit about when he met Jeff Buckley. We hope to make it to London soon to meet him and play a show. Check out the podcast HERE!
