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The Hourly Radio is a Dallas based band consisting of Aaron Closson (vocals and guitar), Ryan Short (guitar), Adam Vanderkolk (drums) and Tim Jansen (bass).

The early success of The Hourly Radio can only be attributed to a clear, articulate sense of direction and purpose. Neither of the band’s founding members, guitarist Ryan Short and vocalist Aaron Closson, cite their musical abilities among the reasons the band has captured so much attention. In fact, when the two met and began writing songs they had just one electric guitar (but no amp) and neither had any previous musical training or experience. All they had was a common sense of direction and a clear idea of what they didn’t want to sound like. With what some may call naive or simply blind ambition, Closson and Short forged on with complete confidence. From the inception of the band things have moved very quickly and these early limitations never proved an obstacle.

After a few months they managed to borrow the requisite gear from friends and recruited the rest of the line up including one of Short’s old high school friends Adam Vanderkolk on drums and Tim Jansen on bass. Like many young bands they weren’t good enough to copy other bands and this proved to be a blessing as they were able to develop their sound and approach songwriting organically eliminating the chances of the band sounding routine.

This unique sound comes from a driving, pulsing and often frantic rhythm section layered with thoughtful, textured guitar work, where the two guitars seamlessly weave together creating the perfect marriage of melody and atmosphere. Closson’s soaring vocals tie everything together and set The Hourly Radio’s sound apart from anyone.
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  • mayustarr

    I love them <3

    29 Dec 2009 Reply

  • bundus

    Bastards :(

    15 Sep 2008 Reply

  • eibmaverick

    Apparently the band has decided to call it quits. Too bad, they had a good thing going and they were one of Dallas' best bands. I'll always love "Stealing Off".

    15 Aug 2008 Reply

  • RedRage

    Deaf Ears

    29 Jun 2008 Reply

  • DemiHarlequin

    Alright, I've fallen in love with the track Crime Does Pay. (Which is funny, cause the first time I heard it, it was live) but I can't find it or any of the other stuff anywhere, 'cause i forgot to actually buy the CD. Will anyone send it to me?

    3 Jun 2007 Reply

  • echo725

    I am actually really starting to like the album, it took me a few listens though. It is a shame that you don't care for them that much, you wrote one hell of a good bio for them.

    21 Oct 2006 Reply

  • x-pakman

    I know I just added their bio info. but these dudes kind of suck.

    20 Oct 2006 Reply

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