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**Songs about the hopes we cling to and the regrets that cling to us. Rooted in rain-soaked cities and dry mouths, Varnish want to stand by you when the lights go out and occasionally point out the stars. (Available online now! http://varnish.bandcamp.com/)**
Born in 2007, Varnish is steeped in the influence of dark, jangled pop via post-punk UK music that was dressed to kill and to do it fabulously, as well as “pre-punk” New York City bands that set the stage for the modern and alternative rock scenes that came next. Music where confusion becomes clarity and the extremes of human emotion are separated by a precariously thin tightrope, all backlit by a beautiful dissonance.
The band’s co-founders Amber Bird, lead singer and lyricist with an intense live delivery, and Jason Cope, a refreshingly unique guitarist, have managed to hook up with some of the city’s finest up-and-coming post-punk rock royalty. Bassist Johnny Straube is the guitarist and lead singer for highly praised Post Adolescence, whilst drummer aNdi pUzL can be found pounding out rhythms for The Sound of Speed.
Live performances are thick with emotional authenticity and showcase the band’s varied tastes. Sets are filled with songs that inhabit similar space but don’t all sound the same. If you can’t catch them live, you can rub up against the experience via their recordings.
The initial recording sessions for their Each to Each EP, which included original drummer Ben Crosby, took place at the world famous London Bridge studios before moving to Soul Kitchen, the studio of producer Mark Clem (Blanco y Negro, Post Adolescence).
Born in 2007, Varnish is steeped in the influence of dark, jangled pop via post-punk UK music that was dressed to kill and to do it fabulously, as well as “pre-punk” New York City bands that set the stage for the modern and alternative rock scenes that came next. Music where confusion becomes clarity and the extremes of human emotion are separated by a precariously thin tightrope, all backlit by a beautiful dissonance.
The band’s co-founders Amber Bird, lead singer and lyricist with an intense live delivery, and Jason Cope, a refreshingly unique guitarist, have managed to hook up with some of the city’s finest up-and-coming post-punk rock royalty. Bassist Johnny Straube is the guitarist and lead singer for highly praised Post Adolescence, whilst drummer aNdi pUzL can be found pounding out rhythms for The Sound of Speed.
Live performances are thick with emotional authenticity and showcase the band’s varied tastes. Sets are filled with songs that inhabit similar space but don’t all sound the same. If you can’t catch them live, you can rub up against the experience via their recordings.
The initial recording sessions for their Each to Each EP, which included original drummer Ben Crosby, took place at the world famous London Bridge studios before moving to Soul Kitchen, the studio of producer Mark Clem (Blanco y Negro, Post Adolescence).
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cosminstraut wrote:
Greetings from Utopia Cafe! :)
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skibimaja wrote:
Awesome!
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zampeachie wrote:
whee for varnish! x elise
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varnishcentral wrote:
some of what's showing as varnish isn't us, ducky poison. though all the things currently showing as top tracks in the last week are....including the 2 you haven't heard before :D
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Duckypoison wrote:
Awesome feeling not to have heard it all. Go Varnish.
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