The Band
This Atlanta, GA quartet deliver a perfect amalgam of big rock hedonism and cunning arrangements, drenched in sweat, a compelling collection of persuasive rock songs which blur the line between the indie and pop rock worlds with its plaintive, yet bold vocals and infectious guitar interplay.
"With its twin guitar attack, [Trances Arc] recalls the glory days of indie-rock then slips into a slithery T. Rex groove."
-- Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY
"Without sounding the least bit studied, Trances Arc upholds early '90s alternative rumble as the new classic rock. Nearly every track comes as catchy and compelling as the one before, and the straightforward production suggests that they won't falter when these rugged tunes hit the road."
-- Barry Walters, eMusic
This quartet out of Hotlanta seems to have absorbed most of the cool guitar work from the 60's to the 90's with none of the lame stuff, which adds up to a rocking, tuneful, toneful batch of songs... This album (XOXOX) is heavy on vibe, heavy on melody, and heavy on tone - a recipe for disaster if there ever was one. Nicely done.
--Matt Blackett, Guitar Player Magazine
"The music of Trances Arc is familiar and therein lies their charm. It's instantly memorable, marked by tight musicianship, larger-than-life hooks and Eric Toledo's stellar vocals."
- Jonathan Sanders, News Editor at Stereo Subversion
BIO
Trances Arc is long time friends, singer Eric Toledo, drummer Brad Hagen, guitarist Michael Dorio and bassist Danny Silvestri. Signed with S1 Songs (NYC), the band teamed up with producer / engineer D.W. Prasse in 2008 to form Slush Fund. An independent self-run label out of ATL/NYC (currently home to ATL/Athens favorites, Part Bear and The Judies) serving as an imprint for the band's debut "XOXOX" and sophomore LP "TA".
Trances Arc's extensive catalogue has landed notable national exposure including their track "Champagne Wishes" featured on the Starbucks Hear Music international compilation, "Off the Clock." Live performances have long been the bands forte, but the band would soon find its music translating equally well on film and over the airwaves with several song placements on ABC and Versus TV.
With pure muscle and hard work, regional and national touring in good company with likes of The Whigs, Dead Confederate, Ponderosa, The Modern Skirts, and Autovaughn, the band has garnered much buzz worthy attention and a loyal regional fan base.
Headquartered in a renovated garage in Edgewood, Atlanta, the guys pound and craft sounds out of their own studio space where constant evolution and experimentation happens daily. Here, preproduction for the new up and coming record, "TA" unfolded under the direction of friend and idol, Dan Dixon, lead singer of Atlanta's very own DropSonic.
Trances Arc's up and coming "TA" promises an aggression that can truly be understood after witnessing its live show stammer, battered and beer soaked stage in its aftermath. With the intensity of a screaming animal born somewhere between the 60's and early 90's, "TA" growls out of the gates with the opening track "Steep Roof". Hagen's bombastic kick and head cracking snare pulses over the top, charging a wall of assaulting guitars with Toledo's well timed vocals commanding the arsenal with a swoonish howl. Uping the ante, the band shifts into 70's punk gear with the record's single "Boom City" laced with ascending riff lines and a fist-pumping anthem fit for a bloodthirsty audience. "TA" doesn't hesitate, rather quickly dims the lights momentarily for its raw yet stylish power ballad "Camera Gun Shy", giving us a moment to take a breath before another onslaught of high-energy epics, "Black Lung" and the nostalgic "Our Wild Eyes". Toledo's voice is sincere, yet sinister evoking a young Michael Stipe and ghosts of Jeff Buckley while "TA" exits the room with the psychedelic closer, "Not So Tough".
REM's Document meets AC/DC's Back in Black , "TA" unleashes friendly fire and a welcoming familiarity with urgency, attitude and confidence.
With plenty of tracks to choose from, the band decided to slim down the track numbers and release the B sides on a new EP called "Radians" (October 2009) as a teaser to the new full length "TA" featuring the lead track, "Boom City". After successfully funding this record with donations from its very own fan base, "TA" is poised and ready for release. Tentatively scheduled for summer 2010.
Influences:
AC/DC // REM // The Glands // Jeff Buckley // Queens of the Stone Age // Soundtrack of our Lives
CONTACT
Press: Big Hassle
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Booking:
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Label Info: Slush Fund Recording
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Publishing: S1 Songs America
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