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We Are the Anti-Job....
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Ladies and Gentleman, mark this down, because The Anti-Job are here. Made up of a rag-tag bunch from...Ladies and Gentleman, mark this down, because The Anti-Job are here. Made up of a rag-tag bunch from across our great nation, Amanda Jones, Martin Lopez-lu and Katie Troy are poised and ready for their debut, We are the Anti-Job, set for release on July 15.
The legend of The Anti-Job began one drunken night at the liberal arts college Vassar in Poughkeepsie, NY (just two hours outside of NYC). Jones and Lopez-lu had often wandered the same social circles, like two ships passing in the night -- that is until they discovered their mutual passion for music.
As Jones explains it, “A mutual friend encouraged us to jam. We went to my room and I picked up my electric guitar, Martin used my acoustic and our friend was singing...and there was this moment of pure ecstasy! When we snapped out of it, I looked at Martin and Martin looked at me, and we were like, ‘Shit...let’s play together’.”
Although they could not have come from more different places -- Lopez-lu hails from LA, while Jones is a Virginia native -- their love of guitar was mutual. Lopez-lu started to play in middle school, when an “old hippie” taught him the basics, which he followed up with a few years of formal lessons by a British guitarist who played island reggae. Jones picked up the instrument in high school when she borrowed one from a friend, mimicking the classic rock greats like Hendrix and Lynard Skynard by ear. Unlike Lopez-lu, she had no formal training until college. Both had been in bands in high school, but neither had gone very far in pursuing their musical careers until they met each other.
Since that first epic jam session, it’s been upwards and onwards. Starting by playing at local coffee houses and open-mics around the college campus, Jones and Lopez-lu soon realized that they’d need a name. Says Jones on the christening of The Anti-Job, “The name has a few meanings. In one sense it represents our collective understanding for never wanting to work a 9-5 job. It’s also a play on words meaning, ‘a passionate pursuit,’ – i.e., your time away from work.”
A few months later (and just in time for the band’s first NYC show) the band added drummer Troy to the mix. Another Vassar student and close friend of Jones’, Troy had played percussion in her middle school orchestra, and when she bought a full drum kit on Craigslist her junior year in college Jones and Lopez-lu were happy to add her “unique vibe” to fill out The Anti-Job sound.
With the lineup complete, the band started on their first EP. Recorded in the basement of the college music building, the five tracks are a musical statement from an undeniably talented and refreshing group. “My favorite song off the EP is probably ‘The Bug,’” says Lopez-lu, “because it’s the most fun for me to play. I get to go from little cowboy licks to a smooth groove and then to a raging chorus. I guess I just really like the transitions of that song.”
So how do you describe The Anti-Job: folksy, psychedelic, classic rock smeared with the modern grit of garage punk, topped with the unexpectedly sweet, soulful powerhouse of a voice from Jones. From the haunting charm of “Love Strange” to the tongue-in-cheek rollick of “Watch out, Panda,” no two songs are alike, yet they share a surprising high caliber for a band’s first recording.
And the future? “We hope to play festivals, great gigs, meet other artists, record more music, and just have fun.” And after they graduate, the band hopes to make this passionate pursuit into a real Job.
The Anti-Job’s EP, We Are the Anti-Job will be available on the band’s myspace for free download on July 15.
http://www.knocksfromtheunderground.com/ny-album-reviews/2009/7/11/we-are-the-anti-job-by-the-anti-job.html
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A Good Job is an Anti-Job
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Fresh from the DIY New York College Scene, The Anti Job have been entertaining all Jocks, Geeks, sto...Fresh from the DIY New York College Scene, The Anti Job have been entertaining all Jocks, Geeks, stoners, preppies, cheerleaders and even the janitor at a variety of venues close to their campus. Originally a pair, The Anti job have now required a drummer and on the back of this have released an excellent E.P self titled "We are the Anti Job"which is full of both lo-fi melodic charm and avante garde punk. It is refreshingly original and will no doubt be blaring out of the speakers of many a Students dorm and Professors office
Fresh from finishing thier summer exams, they very kindly dropped us a line to talk about their new EP and to put forward thier own version of Cockney Rhyming Slang!
So Anti Job, How are you all and what are you up to?
We are great! We are on summer break enjoying being away from the stress of school and what not. Right now all three of us are scattered all over the country with Amanda in Washington D.C, Martin in L.A, and Katie in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Would you like to introduce yourselves?
We are the Anti-Job, We are a band. And we REALLY enjoy making music. Katie Troy plays the drums, Martin lopez-iu plays electric guitar and Amanda Jones plays acoustic and sings.
If you could describe your sound in one sentence, how would you do it?
We are an indie-avant-punk-psychedelic-clepto-rock band from New York
Tell us about our excellent EP?
There are five songs on the EP. its a collection of songs written from 2007-2009. We recorded it by ourselves in a diy, unpolished spirit. We talk about war, crime, long distance relationships, mental health and pandas...yes pandas
How can we get hold of a copy?
You can download a copy of the entire EP "We are the Anti-Job" on our myspace page June 25th for free. In addition we will be passing them out at shows and if you want a hard copy you can email us your mailing address to: antijob@rocketmail.com
I hear you guys are from New York, which coincidently is where my girlfriend originates from (she moved to England when she was 7) She still dreams about eating Pizza at a place called Johns, somewhere in Greenwich Village. Do any of you know it? where is the best Place to get Pizza near you? Yea we know it we go there all the time. We know John personally...actually we don't eat pizza....only guacamole.
Am I right in thinking you guys are still at college? in England we associate American colleges with Geeks and Jocks, what category do you fall into and are you members of a fraternity?
Yes we are still in College Let's see I think we transcend all definitions And noo we are not in any fraternities there are none at our college....we can out drink those bastards anyways
Have you ever heard of cockney rhyming slang?
Yea....kinda. All we can say is an expression when someone is in trouble. Um rob a bank your in barney. Haha we try.
Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Martin will share his body. And hopefully we'll be seeing you at your local venue! Check out the EP!!!! "We are the Anti-Job" online and at our shows!....they will not be in stores soon.
The Anti Job can be found here......Watch out!
http://thetuckshopcommunityradionews.blogspot.com/2009/06/fresh-from-diy-new-york-college-scene.html
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The Anti-Job-The Robbery
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I get really excited when I get good music that comes into my inbox. This is a good example of that....I get really excited when I get good music that comes into my inbox. This is a good example of that. I would like to introduce you to a band out of NY, named The Anti-Job. Their music is “indie-avant-punk-clepto-rock ” and it has a new sound that is original. This is one of the singles from The Anti-Job titled The Robbery, which is on their debut EP We Are the Anti-Job. Check out more of The Anti-Job on their Myspace Page Shouts out to Amanda, Martin, and Katie.
http://www.hypelg.com/2009/06/the-anti-job-the-robbery/
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The Anti-Job:: Featured on Art Rocker Magazine TV (2010)
Underground New York Types
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Verbicide Unsigned Band Spotlight 2011
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We are:
Amanda Jones – Vox, Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Martin Lopez-Iu – Acoustic & Electric Gui...We are:
Amanda Jones – Vox, Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Martin Lopez-Iu – Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Keyboard
Katie Troy – Drums and Percussion
Where are you based out of (location)?
We’ve just relocated to Los Angeles, CA! Originally we were based out of New York City.
Your music sounds like?
Indie-avant-punk-psychedelic-rock. Influences range from 13th Floor Elevators to the Pixies to The White Stripes
How did you discover music as a creative outlet?
We’ve all been playing music in some way, shape or form, since we were little. However a beautiful mixture of life’s influences, parents, friends and fate led us to our chosen instruments…
What’s the best part of being an independent musician, and how do you get the message out about your music and connect to fans?
The best part of being an independent musician is being able to have total control over our visions and free ourselves from any greed. we get the message out by playing shows, and blowing up the internet.
What are you future musical projects and goals?
We are currently recording our debut album, so far it remains untitled, however it’s a concept album with nine songs. The songs on the album trend from mental instability to stability/ the stress one feels from living in the city to the serenity experience when going to the countryside.
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Malia James (Host of Dirty Laundry TV) 2011
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Your band is AWESOME! Quixotic Pleasure and Rain Dance!
Especially great songs and good looks!
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Your band is AWESOME! Quixotic Pleasure and Rain Dance!
Especially great songs and good looks!
Great to meet you too.
xoxo
MJ
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Personal Note from: Lukas Clark - Memler (2010)
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I had a listen to your music and it really intrigued me.
I think its an awesome sound and is very u...I had a listen to your music and it really intrigued me.
I think its an awesome sound and is very unique.
Let me also say I am a huge fan of the lo-fi movement and found your sound to completely embrace and complement indie ideals and aesthetics.
Melodically appealing, sonically enriching and rhythmically sound. Your enigmatically opaque lyrics and breathless urgency both beguiles and entrances the listener.
