Mentioned quite a few times on a few blogs that I visit once in a while, Elk City's new album New Believers is one i'm definitely keeping my eyes on as I just can't get enough of this one track "Los Cruzados". Listen to the track as Renee LoBue's vocals stand at the forefront while the end really grabs your attention and makes this completely irresistible. Another interesting tibit to this group is the addition of ex- Luna guitarist Sean Eden , which along [...]
I have to admit that this one came out of nowhere for me. While Elk City has been making music since 2001 they were new to me and I'm glad I ran across them. They make some straightforward rock tunes that are instantly enjoyable. It's easy to see some Pixies influences, and lead singer Renée LoBue's vocals bring to mind Patti Smith as well. There is also some really exceptional guitar work on the record courtesy of former Luna guitarist Sean Eden. Check out these two tracks that are especially nice. [...]
Sometimes you can judge a book by a cover, or a record by its cover. Such is the case with Elk City on their forthcoming New Believers . I mean, just look it it - it just screams "Listen to me." I'm glad I did. Elk City's Renée LoBue (singer/songwriter) and Ray Ketchem (drummer/producer) have teamed with ex-Luna guitarist Sean Eden and ex- Lovelies bassist Barbara Endes on the record that draws on - according to the description on their web site "1960's psychedelic bands such as [...]
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Have any of you guys heard this new Elk City record? Our initial reaction was "Hey, this sort of has a '60s girl-group-meets-the-Pixies feel," which in fact sounds much better on record than on paper. Turns out the Village Voice thinks that frontwoman Renee LoBue sounds "like a female Bowie engaged in a three-way with Hope Sandoval and Patti Smith," which may or may not be more accurate than our thing. Either way, "Los Cruzados" is irresistible: mp3: Elk City Los Cruzados Elk City [...]
It's kind of funny that the week that I'm finally able to go back and listen to all the great releases that have been sitting in a box next to my bed is also the week that I have a few tests and papers due. Oh the joys of college! ...
Here's a two-fer fer-you. Both Elk City and The Old Soul are on the indie, self-described "microlabel" known as friendlyfirerecordings.com Friendly Fire, which is based in New York City. And what an appropriate label for these artists, because I'd describe both releases as quite friendly, pleasant music. Plus, you don't usually hear "friendly" and "New York City" in the same sentence. Elk City make dreamy, lo-fi tunes. The lead guitarist, Sean Eden, is from one of my absolute favorite indie bands, the great Luna. "New Believers" is first full-length in five years. [...]
It was two years ago today that Luna , my dear, beloved Luna, played their final show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City and yes, it still brings a tear to my eye (figuratively, at least) to think that one of my favourite bands in the world is gone. But then I hear things like Back Numbers , the new record from Dean & Britta and their first post-Luna release, and realize that there is life after Luna and it actually sounds great. Like [...]
Right now, the only thing on earth that matters to me is this rock song, "Cherries In The Snow," from Elk City 's new LP for Friendly Fire . Renée LoBue's voice is somewhere in between that of Patti Smith and Kim Deal -and while I have no idea what "Cherries In The Snow" is supposed to represent euphimistically-my best guess: standing strong, or something-this is a song that doesn't particularly require meaning to be appreciated. You just know it's epic. "Cherries In [...]
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