New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Girlie Action Media & Marketing) Four years and five national tours since the release of their last album, The Grownup Noise's latest record, This Time With Feeling, has definitely proven itself to be worth the wait. Carefully blending elements of pop, folk and rock, the band bridges the gap between indie and Americana. The record was mixed in North Carolina by studio master Scott Solter(Spoon, Okkervil River). Fusing tranquil lyrics and harmonies with an assortment of orchestrated flourishes including cellos, pianos and accordions, all five members of The Grownup Noise are multi-instrumentalists. "A sense of sincerity, wonder, and poetry beats at the heart of skewed folk-pop songs... "
- The Boston Globe "The Grownup Noise's best asset, however is the songwriting, with lines of love and the changing seasons coming out as gently and colorful as the music itself."
- AV CLUB
" ...so genuine in its simple emotion that you can't help but embrace it."
- Boston Weekly Dig
The album opens with "Strawmen," a lush arrangement that evokes feelings of peace and clarity. The playful "Six Foot Solemn Oath" immediately launches into a duet lead by intertwining piano and strings. Sorrowful lead single "The Artist Type" boasts an irresistible melody, expertly uniting gentle string arrangements and booming piano.
"Carnival" lifts the tempo with a powerful folk-rock hook and lyrics that tell the tale of a magical love. Check out the Extraneous Noise/JJohn Tomma directed live video of the band performing "Carnival" live at Middle East in Boston where it premiered on PopMatters today or HERE. You can also download the "Carnival" MP3 here!
The Grownup Noise will kick off a national summer tour this week in support of This Time With Feeling. Described by the Portland Press Heraldas combining "smart lyrics with keen vocals" and adding that "its songs are doses of melodic sunshine," the Boston-based quintet offer a kinetic, emotional warmth. Catch them live in your city!
For more information on The Grownup Noise, contact:
Aleix Martinez - [email protected] - 212-989-2222 x136
Sarah Avrin - [email protected] - 212-989-2222 x118
The Grownup Noise Tour Dates
7/31: Brooklyn, NY @ Rockshop
8/3: Philadelphia, PA @ Danger Danger Gallery
8/4: Washington, DC @ Velvet Lounge
8/5: Columbus, OH @ Kafe Kerouac
8/6: Louisville, KY @ Uncle Slayton's
8/7: Dayton, OH @ South Park Tavern
8/8: Chicago, IL @ Schubas
8/9: Nashville, TN @ Five Spot
8/11: Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
8/15: Los Angeles, CA @ Silverlake Lounge
8/17: Oakland, CA @ Uptown
8/18: San Francisco, CA @ Hemlock Tavern
8/19: Sacramento, CA @ Distillery
8/23: Portland, OR @ Knife Shop
8/24: Seattle, WA @ Seamonster Lounge
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