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Our sites/media kits/photos Web site: http://www.bridgesandpowerlines.com/ Sonicbids: http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=64482 My Space: http://www.myspace.com/bridgesandpowerlines Photo 1 (hi-res): http://www.bridgesandpowerlines.com/bridgesandpowerlines.jpg Photo 1 (web friendly): http://www.bridgesandpowerlines.com/bridgesandpowerlinesweb.jpg Photo 2 (web friendly): http://bridgesandpowerlines.com/bandpweb.jpg onesheet (pdf): http://www.bridgesandpowerlines.com/onesheet.pdf All Music All Music Guide: "New York power pop band Bridges and Powerlines (formerly known as Sunspots) makes a strong impression on its debut release, a five-song, 16-minute EP. The group harks back to '80s British post-punk band Gang of Four, the choppy chording of the rhythm guitar particularly recalling the sound of that predecessor. But it also recalls the sound of some '60s garage bands in its combination of hard, guitar-driven rock and pop melodies. Singer/keyboardist Andrew Wood uses his instrument for color effects, one example of the surprising sophistication of an apparently simple style, and the group's willingness to change tempos is another indication that there is more going on musically than just thrashing about." four stars Reviews/Blog Write-ups 3hive: "NYC powerpop - For fans of The Rakes, We Are Scientists, and like-minded bands. So that'd be me, a fan, then." Sixeyes: "stir up an exhilirating racket on these demo tracks. Sharp, jagged guitars, 'in your face' synth lines, and vocals that swerve from snarling bite to 'brotherly' harmony. What also stands out is the production, affording the listener an opportunity to hear each player... kinda what Spoon does so well. A debut EP is due in April 2006 from the band." The Washington Post: "energetic, sharp, accesible indie rock songs" Freeindie: "The contrast between the band's brooding guitars and danceable synth and drum rhythms is a breath of fresh air. The lead singer sounds like Paul Banks from Interpol, and thats a good thing." Irockiroll: "Their live show at Pianos that night showcased some really great vocal harmonies, which I found really impressive and think is the band's standout strongsuit. They have a five track self titled ep of their power pop/rock (occasionally jangly and sometimes, dare I say, even a little bit emo - like the track "Mumbles" which has been stuck in my head for DAYS now) songs out now and several upcoming NYC shows, including one on the 13th at Trash Bar that I would say are certainly worth checking out." IGN: "New York based angular guitar pop outfit, Bridges And Powerlines' self-titled debut EP is a taught five-song testament to why they should be get added to your list of bands to watch. Led by lead singer Andrew Wood's warbled vocals, the foursome strike a solid balance between their stellar pop sensibilities and angular guitar work to create a gorgeous introduction to the band." New York Press: "Dancey power-pop sprinkled with Williamsburg rock; this might be the next band everyone is talking about." CMJ.com: "New York's Bridges And Powerlines have finished their debut album with producer Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav, Asobi Seksu) and will be kicking off a tour to celebrate. Showcasing new songs as well as their self-released EP, the indie-pop foursome will kick off their latest jaunt with fellow New Yorkers Man In Gray before ending up in Baltimore on October 13. A new track from their record, "Floods And Fields," can be heard on their website." Hitch Magazine: "One wishes Bridges and Powerlines’ five-track self-titled debut were longer. Because the songs here are rhythmic and dark, but not brooding, as the band knows how to rock. Power pop is almost a lost art in these days of rap and bubblegum, but at least there are practitioners out there like B&P who won’t let it truly die. The songwriting here is sharper than most indie acts, and any band that manages to work in a piano without going mamby-pamby has my respect." DCist: "L magazine called them "an NYC band with power-pop sensibilities augmented by a love of post-punk" New York’s Bridges and Powerlines are preparing to record their debut full-length album with Chris Zane, who has worked with Les Savy Fav, Asobi Seksu, and The Cloud Room." Daily Tarheel: "This New York band will sound at once familiar and fresh to listeners. The EP has the jagged riffery of post-punk, but the straightforwardness of early-’90s indie rock." Smother: "With a veneer of “The” band garage punk and a thick coating of glam, Bridges and Powerlines are as integral as their moniker suggests. <> The band juggles gritty distortion with careful melted pop harmonies and snarling vocals. Terrific!" Indie Don't Dance: "<b+p> put an edgy bop in my step. The song "Carmen" is three minutes of lovely harmonies, sharp guitars, and syncopated hand claps." 5 Acts: "Also included in my favorite EPs of 2006 is the debut from Bridges And Powerlines. This New York quartet is making some of the most perfect power pop music I’ve heard in a long time. I suggest checking them out if you like Spoon or other upbeat rock." 5 Acts: Carmen one of the "Top 100 songs of 2006." Instrumental Analysis: "Bridges and Powerlines are an indie pop band from NYC. They formed in the summer of 2005 and have built a loyal following ever since. They will be in DC on Friday night, playing The Red and The Black. For those of you in NYC, you can check them out at Mercury Lounge on Sunday. Either way, try to make it out. From the sound of "Carmen," you will not be dissapointed." The Philler: "These guys have a good line in jagged, Clash-esque guitars mixed with the odd bit of synth, and the do nice vocal harmonies without being overly pretty and polished — there's enough rock 'n' roll edge to keep it from sliding into fashion-pose metronome rock. And they know how to write a good hook without becoming enslaved by it." You Ain't No Picasso: "Recommended" Kalamazoo Gazette: B&P have that great quality where they can put out a great dance-rock album without it sounding cheesy or cookie-cutter. The B&P album is packed with fast-paced guitar and rhythmic percussion that make you get up and shake it.' Kalamazoo Gazette (7.15.06) (Link no longer works) and many others including:The Firenote, Movement Magazine, The BM Rant, Kinky Origami, Exclaim!, Berkeley Place, Hits in the Car, Minha Sharona, Milkmilk-Lemonade, Ryan's Smashing Life
Other Print-only Press: Ontap Magazine (DC) 'fans of the dance-indie rock explosion will go crazy for these guys, and they are sure to make a big splash in the scene. Describing their music as “power pop skewed by the angularity of NY rock,” this New York band will get your head nodding and maybe some dance action too. Also, worth mentioning is the vox of Andrew Wood, also the keyboardist. The band is currently preparing to release its first full length album, produced by Chris Zane (Les Savy, the Cloud Room, Asobi Seksu), and be sure it’s worth a listen. L Magazine: ‘Bridges and powerlines are a NYC band with power-pop sensibilities augmented by a love of NYC post-punk’ Jersey Beat: ‘Bridges and Powerlines don't look like your typically atypical hip NYC rockers. If anything, they look like those work-study chumps doing time in the bookstore to pay their NYU tuition while the "real" hipsters max out their credit cards on Bukowski
and ironic postcards. I don't even think their customers would come to see
them play. B & P trade the artsy and the dirty for the quirky and the neat
but are nonetheless devoted to crafting thoughtful melodies that allow the
singer to live out a Paul Banks fantasy without deflating the outcast dance
party. Lyrics take a back seat as the hooks permeate throughout the five
tracks. As opposed to the uptight rhythms of Big Apple stalwarts like
Interpol and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, B & P let their songs breathe in the air of
old fashioned pop with no guilt. This quartet may soon find themselves a
curiosity in the NYC clubs as a band that keeps things fun, interesting,
hip-shaking as opposed to shoegazing and are not afraid to be themselves. -- News and Observer (North Carolina): a critics’ pick: The Onion (NYC): ‘powerpop skewed by the angular lens of new york rock.’ Blogs that just posted MP3s/Podcasts: Sixeyes Part 2: http://sixeyes.blogspot.com/2006/09/sixpack-241.html My Old Kentucky Blog: http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2006/09/clean-out-your-junk-drawers.html largehearted boy: www.largeheartedboy.com/blog/archive/2007/09/daily_downloads_1316.html Anablog: Analog Arts Ensemble: http://www.analogartsensemble.net/2006/10/bridges-powerlines.html Captain's Dead: http://www.captainsdead.net/2006/08/10/a-lazy-random-mp3-post-to-break-the-monotony/ I'm Just Sayin is All: http://kylepfister.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_kylepfister_archive.html The Tripwire: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheTripwirePodcastMp4 Podcast Pickle: http://www.podcastpickle.com/casts/1587/ 75 Minutes: http://75minutes.com/podcast/feature/75minutes PC Podcast: http://www.clickcaster.com/item/view/pcp68 earfarm: http://earfarm.blogspot.com Other Mentions: Stark Raving Mad: http://fisherpau.blogspot.com/2006/09/indie-music-ive-grown-to-love.html Radio Sites Pandora: http://www.pandora.com/music/album/42c5b17a1c14ca55 WOXY airplay: http://woxy.skymethod.com/artist/BridgesAndPowerlines Tour History www.bridgesandpowerlines.com/shows.htm
email: bridgesandpowerlines@gmail.com
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