So we typically toss a video onto a post when highlighting a new band, a show preview, or something and let you draw your own conclusion about it. Sometimes we'll just round 'em all up for you. Most of these videos are of artists we have previously talked about here on Draw Us Lines, so we won't be telling you much about the bands themselves, just some musings that really aren't worth a damn. If a picture is worth 1000 words, then a video must be worth a trillion. Do it! Words by [...]
[ Echo Chamber (′ek·ō ′chām·bər): noun , 1. a dedicated space for the purposes of transmission and repetition of sound 2. a video segment that features your favorite bands playing your favorite songs 3. a video segment where your favorite bands blow your mind]. Words and photos by Jim Artist / Good Night, States Songs / "Ceiling" & "Fog in the Valley" Location / [...]
A Few Pints is a segment where we meet up with our favorite bands at a local bar, buy them a few beers, and hope they reveal the keys to longevity, wealth, fame, and the secrets of the universe...or we just bullshit with them for a while about their band, what they love, and what they are currently up to. Good times and free beer for them. Lohio is a busy band these days! With a new [...]
Music Event for a Friend Soozapalooza 2010 Pittsburgh's Good Night, States Good Night, States - I am The Loser First Ever Soozapalooza Ryan Walsh (solo) of Hallelujah The Hills [...]
First off, that Cypress Hill allusion three posts down was probably my best headline yet. I can't believe you people didn't acknowledge that with effusive praise in the comments. Second off, I wish I'd saved it for this post, in which I intend to state something to the effect of: "One of my resolutions for this blog this year is to cast a broader spotlight on the local scene. There are several great bands coming out of Pittsburgh and vicinity these days, and they all deserve their due." So, it's no secret that I'm [...]
First off, that Cypress Hill allusion three posts down was probably my best headline yet. I can't believe you people didn't acknowledge that with effusive praise in the comments. Second off, I wish I'd saved it for this post, in which I intend to state something to the effect of: "One of my resolutions for this blog this year is to cast a broader spotlight on the local scene. There are several great bands coming out of Pittsburgh and vicinity these days, and they all deserve their due." So, it's no secret that I'm [...]
Looking ahead, we see a good weekend for locally grown music(ians) on the horizon, with Gibsonia's Bearskin storming the Rex on Friday, then Good Night States * at Brillobox coming up against Greensburg native SAADI , who will be blowing in from NYC to Garfield Artworks on Saturday (playing with a "Lights," not to be confused with Lights ). Why the halfhearted weather metaphor? No idea. Surprise: I'm partial to GNS on Saturday. But I have to say that I dig SAADI's sound. Given the proximity of Saturday's venues, it may [...]
Enjoy this clip of local favorites Good Night States' showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC, followed by a brief interview with the band. p.s. So sorry, guys, but I'm over the comma.
Happy Monday, woah we've been ultra busy here at the BBQ with films and events but just wanted to share some more music (duh!). Our Monday morning artist is a sweet indietronic band from Pittsburg, known as Good Night, States . They just graced us with a new EP last month called In The Impossible Tension , which is 7-tracks of synth heavy, folky, loopy and mellow indie rock. I already know you're gonna like it. Also they are innovators ? Interesting! They'll be at CMJ later this [...]
tilidom.com C'est avec un peu de retard malheureusement que je vous parle de Good Night, States , et de leur Ep gratuit In The Impossible Tension . Avec retard parce qu'il n'était gratuit que pour une durée de 24 heures, et c'est en retournant sur leur site pour écrire ceci que je m'en suis souvenu... Originaire de Pittsburgh en Pennsylvanie (que tout le monde connaît désormais puisque les vingt plus "grands" chefs d'états s'y trouvent en ce moment), le groupe se situe quelque part entre Okay et Throw Me [...]
Every once in awhile, I'll hear an album full of songs so surprisingly fresh yet familiar, the whole thing will feel like deja vú. Good Night, States has managed to produce an EP of such caliber, crafting six tunes with simple, familiar melodies that nonetheless manage to catch me off guard. The songs seem straightforward enough, but when acoustic guitar riffs are complimented by synthesizer blips, this small change transforms the nature of the entire song. If you took Elliott Smith's music and replaced the drums with electronic blips and drum machines, I imagine it would end [...]
Pittsburgh's Good Night, States just released a new EP "In the Impossible Tension" which serves as a follow-up to the band's 2008 full-length debut Short Films on Self-Control . While the sound of this EP is a departure from the full-band sounds of Short Films on Self Control , the shift is more evolutionary than a change in direction. This disc was recorded by singer/songwriter Steve Gretz and multi-instrumentalist Joe Tanner during the pair's tenure in Northern New Jersey. The other three (Pittsburgh-based) members of Good Night, States will be plugging in their sound [...]
If it weren't for an omnipresent drum machine and that pesky comma in their name, this EP would be damn near perfect. With that in mind, it's still not far off. Here's the tracklist: 1. Arsonist's Blues 2. Good Times, So Wearily Desired! 3. River In The Dry 4. Moonlight 5. All On Your Own 6. Neighborhood Roofs Every song comes equipped with a great melody, and at least five of the six have found themselves stuck in my head over the few weeks I've been listening to it (sorry, "All On Your Own"). [...]
If it weren't for an omnipresent drum machine and that pesky comma in their name, this EP would be damn near perfect. With that in mind, it's still not far off. Here's the tracklist: 1. Arsonist's Blues 2. Good Times, So Wearily Desired! 3. River In The Dry 4. Moonlight 5. All On Your Own 6. Neighborhood Roofs Every song comes equipped with a great melody, and at least five of the six have found themselves stuck in my head over the few weeks I've been listening to it (sorry, "All On Your Own"). [...]
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Good Night, States are offering up their brand new In The Impossible Tension EP for free until noon tomorrow. You can download the EP in high quality 320kbps MP3s right here . If you need some convincing... "Arsonist's Blues" is a fantastically simple little gem that utilizes little more than a drum kit, acoustic guitar, and a mellotron to great effect: [MP3] Good Night, States - Arsonist's Blues Download the EP here » [...]
Now, to direct your attention elsewhere: I missed this, but Pgh. Music Report is here to tell you about David Bazan (formerly Pedro the Lion) playing a few house concerts in town next month . And HughShowsRedux has some cool photos of GNS rehearsing as they get ready for the release of In The Impossible Tension . I'll echo Hugh on loving the record. And I'll get around to reviewing it before the release show. Promise.
DOWNLOAD: Good Night, States - "The Family Dark" (MP3) Pittsburgh's Good Night, States are in town on Saturday, July 18th for a one-off show at Spike Hill in Williamsburg. "The Family Dark" is from Good Night, States' fabulous debut CD Short Films on Self-Control (which is now available on vinyl through the band's website ) and the band has some newer tracks available on a pay-what-you-will basis also on their website. On the bill with Good Night, States is Low Water , The Blood [...]
Podcast: Download | iTunes | Twitter | Friday Only Podcast | Facebook Put It In Your Ears contains immature humor in downloadable form three times a week. The music shows will be posted to Radio Exile on Friday afternoons. It's hosted by Radio Exile staff member Rob Blatt and Gavin St. Ours from The Gavin Show . Discussed: King Dork by Frank Portman and what makes a good band website. [...]
I had a lunch meeting with a New Yorker the other day and I mentioned that I like living in Pittsburgh because of it's big-city-amenities on a relatively small scale. I added that I really don't feel like I live in a "city" at all. Not sure he got it but many of you probably do. Take, for instance, the voyage I took Wednesday night: I knew I wanted to check out the Good Night, States at the New Hazlett Theater - a venue I've been wanting to test-drive a rock show at for some months. [...]
I had a lunch meeting with a New Yorker the other day and I mentioned that I like living in Pittsburgh because of it's big-city-amenities on a relatively small scale. I added that I really don't feel like I live in a "city" at all. Not sure he got it but many of you probably do. Take, for instance, the voyage I took Wednesday night: I knew I wanted to check out the Good Night, States at the New Hazlett Theater - a venue I've been wanting to test-drive a rock show at for some months. [...]
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