The Transfer

Artist Information

Biography

(Band Bio)

The Transfer from Detroit Michigan is a five piece cutting edge modern rock band. Formed in 2001 the band has matured from it's melodic hardcore and emotional punk roots into a professional rock unit. The band's songwriting is influenced by some of the best heartfelt post hardcore groups from the nineties, and this gives the music it's emotional and artistic feeling. The sound combines highly technical guitar and bass riffs with pounded and rocked out drums. Finishing off the sound is a layered strong clear passionate vocal with a progressive pop sensibility. The Transfer's music is equally fun to listen to and engage live as much as it is technical to perform.

In 2004 The band made contacts with local music producers and personalities Bill Kozy (Cheap Trick, Lit, The Suicide Machines, D12, Eminem, Five Horse Johnson) and Tim Patalan (The Fags, Sponge, Fretblanket, Local H) at "The Loft" in Saline Michigan, and began cutting demos. Around the same time a friendship and working relationship developed between underground Detroit indie record label personality Mike "CTW" Warden (Conquer The World Records) and the band. It was decided between all the parties and with the undying dedication of everyone involved the sessions would turn into a full blown professional recorded album. To cut the story short a year and a half later through a lot of hard work The Transfer emerged from the studio with 10 songs that would rival today's mainstream rock acts.

With over 100 live shows already performed on small and large stages The Transfer has already created a buzz locally and is ready to take it to the next level. This spring 2005 marks the release of The Transfer's "Romantic and Addicts" album and with no doubt it will establish the band at the forefront of Detroit's Modern Rock Movement.

(Label Background)

Although sales on the Conquer The World label during the 90's never exceeded 10,000 copies for any release and most were in the 1 to 3,000 pieces range. CTW made a difference and strived to have an identity unsaid without ever saying what that identity was. Collectively the label pressed about 75,000 records and or CDS in it's history. It was known early on that CTW had an ear to the ground and would be an important and influential name in underground music.

CTW is most notably known for discovering and releasing the first Boy Sets Fire record. The band would quickly climb the ladders of the independent hardcore scene and then get signed to a major label. Although Boy Sets Fire never sold millions of records they have sold hundred's of thousands and without a doubt are a major influence for a lot of today's biggest modern rock bands. For a complete discography of the label please check out the new CTW myspace page @ www.myspace.com/conquertheworld .

(Buzz Sheet)

August 3rd - Flint Mi Rock's 101.5 WWBN will feature the band on it's music meeting show Sunday the 7th at 7pm and 11pm.

http://www.banana1015.com/music-meeting.htm

Also this week The Transfer getting spins on KBVU Iowa's Alternative show. Tracks, 1,3,4 getting attention.


July 14th - Ted was interviewed on the GameShout Radio program where they talked about winning the local Gameriot battle. They also played "Down With Everything" Here is the link.

http://www.tsfilms.com/GameSHOUT/07-14-2005_GameSHOUTRadio_Musick_TheTransfer_interview.mp3

www.gameshout.com

July 14th - The godfather of podcasting MTV's Adam Curry played "How Hazardous We Are" on his Daily Source Code where he said "Now for some kick ass podsafe music The Transfer" - estimated 50,000 listeners.

http://mp3.dailysourcecode.podshow.com/DSC-2005-07-14.mp3

Band is scheduled to be featured on several key a&r music industry scouting sites within the next 2 weeks (July).

Gary Salvelson�s Demo Diaries: http://www.demodiaries.com
Dean the King of A&R � Kings of A&R http://www.kingsofar.com/ - Posted Now
Steve Walker & Radio Contraband http://www.radiocontraband.com

Detroit press the week of July 10th includes a feature in Real Detroit Weekly, The Detroit News, and The Detroit Free Press mentioning the band�s appearance at the legendary St Andrews Hall.

The band played at St Andrews hall July 12th as a part of the GameRiot tour. (www.gameriot.com) �Being selected to play out of all the great Detroit local band�s is an accomplishment in itself,� said Krisko one of the bands energetic guitarists. Sponsors include MTV2, Myspace, Xbox and more. The Transfer WINS and will advance to the online finals where by voting the winner will get to be on an Xbox game as well other doors opening.

The Transfer's CD "Romantics & Addicts" is available directly on the bands website @ www.thetransfer.com where one click on the banner will purchase it with your credit card or paypal account.

Detroit Commercial stations, WRIF 101.1, 88.7 CIMX, 97.1 WKRK have been playing The Transfer and spotlighting the band for weeks on their local specialty shows. Multiple songs including "How Hazardous We Are", "Body Language" and the lead single "Down With Everything" , the title "Romantics & Addicts" and the last song on the CD "Bleed Out A Warning".

WRIF Personnel: Doug Podell and Jay Hudson have been commenting highly of the band saying anything from �this is excellent material and I�ve heard a lot of bands� to �What a great album from a local band�, and �Of all the CD�s we�ve got to hear recently, this is really stellar stuff, well worth a record label�

Featured on XM Sat radio on channel 52 twice on the unsigned scouting based show called Unsigned Radio � the RADAR report 2 weeks in a row.

http://www.unsignedradio.com

The Transfer picked as Motor City Riffs (101.1) Band of the week June 26th, article published and spotlight cover feature in this weeks �GoandDoMichigan� magazine.

http://bands.goanddomichigan.com/riffs.asp?ID=4 to see article.


"Down With Everything" added right next to The Killers to full rotation at the newly launched commercial streaming station Exposedfm.com. Program director Scott Lowe said "I am happy to say that we've added The Transfer's "Down With Everything" to our rotation. I really think it's
a great track. "

Featured and Interview with Steve Tutor. Played �Down With Everything, How Hazardous We Are, and No One�s Listening�
http://www.podheadsradio.com/episodes.html

Instrumentation

Steve Tutor - Vocals
Justin Carls - Guitar
Ted Krisko - Guitar
Chris Larson - Bass
Steve Poirier - Drums

Discography

Romantics & Addicts - Conquer The World Records #26

Audio

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• Articles & Reviews [+ Show ]
  

  Review - Antimusic online The Transfer - Romantics and Addicts Review by Paul Gunnels . Trav...Review - Antimusic online
  
  The Transfer - Romantics and Addicts Review
  by Paul Gunnels
  
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  Traveling around the state of Michigan, self-promoting their music for the past couple of years, The Transfer has laid it all out on the line. The Transfer was given an opportunity to record and produce Romantics and Addicts on Conquer the World Records in the Fall of 2003. Becoming one of the first bands to use podcoasting to fully promote their album, The Transfer was quickly added to over thirty stations including adding three songs to XM radio.
  
  With screamo now making the mainstream with bands like, my personal favorite, Hawthorne Heights, The Transfer is still conquering the Indie scene with their first full-length album entitled Romantics and Addicts. Let me just lay it out there right now: This album is kick ass. This band/CD is a perfect example of why I became a staff writer for antiMUSIC; to discover great bands that are not mainstream and The Transfer is exactly that. Lyrically the words just speak to you. The words are not over complex yet they are not cliché; they are just down to earth and easy to relate to. One of my favorite lines is found in the song “Suffering” and it simply goes "so shut your face and I'll be everything you need". I don't know how many times I have used "shut your face" before and I think it is great that Steve, the vocalist, said it.
  
  The CD is very consistent; there are no songs you will find yourself skipping. The CD is a short 10 songs but it spans over 40 minutes; just enough to give you a taste of this band and the potential they have. Don't be fooled by the screamo title; this is not "just another one of those bands". The Transfer contains all the elements to be a huge success.
  
  You can check this band out on myspace, bandspace, and purevolume for sound clips from Romantics and Addicts. Personally, I was hooked after just hearing one song so I think you will be too. For those who like screamo, emoCore, etc and are fans of such bands as Hawthorne Heights, The Used, Thursday and others of that genre, I highly suggest this band. If you are from the Detroit, Michigan area I would also recommend seeing these guys live; I know I will be keeping my eyes peeled in my area for them coming through town. If you get a copy of the CD, whether it is at a show or through their website, some of my personal favorite songs are “Down With Everything”, “Suffering,” and “Perfect Day To Die”; even though I can easily sit and listen to the whole CD straight though. I give this band and this CD 5/5 stars without hesitation.
  
  
  http://www.rocknworld.com/features/05/thetransfer.shtml
  
  Article - Real Detroit Weekly - July 13th
  
  As we examine last week, sometimes there are bands that are out the box ready to go; The Transfer are such a band. Although they aren't precisely my cup of tea, I cannot deny their craftsmanship. They just dropped Romantics & Addicts, a disk that runs through various stylings of the post-hardcore universe. Partially Poison The Well or Atreyu, but definitfely rising above the generic boring doldrums of typical screamo. The Transfer drop a billion plus variations in every composistion with ultra-pro recording and sound quality. This is an ultra tight offering of the genre that has swept the youth market.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Go and GO is a culture and events magazine circulated in Detroit.
  
  http://bands.goanddomichigan.com/riffs.asp?ID=4
  
  
  The Transfer
  By Nick Brandon
  GO & DO Editor
  
  » See more RIFFS
  
  The Who's RIFFing: The Transfer is vocalist Steve Tutor of Canton, Justin Carls (vocals, guitar) of Plymouth, Ted Krisko (guitar) of West Bloomfield, Chris Larson of Canton on bass and drummer Steve Poirier from Plymouth.
  
  The story behind the RIFFs: Carls and Tutor formed The Transfer in 2002, continuing a previous band the duo had played together in — there have been a few member changes since, but, according to Carls, the premise has never changed: Loud guitars and soaring vocals.
  
  Explain the name: The group’s name stemmed from fellow local musician Dan Sluka of Coalition — it came up during a conversation with one of The Transfer’s former drummers.
  
  “It’s kind of a skateboard or BMX term used when someone ollies or jumps over a gap or a space of some kind,” said Carls. “It’s a transfer.”
  
  The sound of these RIFFs: With a rangy set of influences including The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, New Order, Quicksand, A Perfect Circle and Journey, it’s clear The Transfer are looking for a rock sound that touches about every style possible.
  
  “I have so many favorite records, it’s hard to pick,” Carls said. “We’re just trying to write engaging rock music.”
  
  Got RIFFs on the record? The quintet has released several self-recorded E.P.s, but its new album Romantics and Addicts is the true debut from The Transfer. Recorded by Tim Patalan (Sponge, The Fags) and Bill Kozy (Cheap Trick), the record appears to be the best way to experience the band’s sounds.
  
  Released on local-based Conquer the World records, Carls says label founder Mike “CTW” Warden is a key figure in the group’s program.
  
  “Mike has done a lot for us, and he is really talented at working with bands,” he said. “He’s put out bands that have gone to major labels.”
  
  Romantics and Addicts can be purchased for $12 by visiting the band’s official Web site at www.thetransfer.com — inquire through Conquer the World Records at www.conquertheworld.com.
  
  Your RIFFs outlook: “We have a bunch of new material, so we will continue to work on that while we promote Romantics,” said Carls. “We want to meet all kinds of people and tour the country on this, or the next, record.”
  
  Where will you RIFF next? The Transfer will be in concert Tuesday, July 12 at St. Andrew’s Hall — the all ages show, a mix of rock bands and video games, will be the guys’ first at the legendary Detroit venue. For more on the date, visit www.gameriot.com.
  
  Website: www.thetransfer.com
  
  CD Review - Recoil
  
  Bands like Detroit's The Transfer are the reason why the Warped Tour has a local stage. Unfortunately, the band's energetic emocore debut Romantics & Addicts (on Detroit indie Conquer The World, original home of Boy Sets Fire) wasn't finished in time for the band to earn its well-deserved slot at the July 31 Pontiac Silverdome Warped show. It was close enough to completion for the band to get a single, "Down With Everything," to radio stations, A&R reps and others at this year's Motor City Music Conference, and the results already show on regional radio and the Internet. The band's technical merit (honed since 2001 when several of band's members attended school in Kalamazoo) and melodic appeal should help them conquer Warped, and more, by this time next year. -- Eric Mitts
  
  http://www.recoilmag.com/unsigned_artists.html
  
  
  
  CD Review - Overdrive Radio
  
  The.Transfer- June 28, 2005
  The long awaited return of The.Transfer has arrived and hell yes it was worth the wait. The brand spankin' new album Romantics & Addicts became available through their website on May 31, 2005. The band consists of 5 alt-punk rockers: Ted, Steve, Chris, Steve P. & Justin are one of the top indie rock bands in Michigan. Their new album features the smash-hit "Down with Everything"...#1 on OverdriveRadio in 2004, and a remastered version of "Summertime Nightlife" (previously released as the title track to a 2003 ep). Romantics & Addicts starts off with the powerful "How Hazardous We Are" and continues straight through with standout singles like..."No Ones Listening", "Suffering" and the title track "Romantics & Addicts". Make sure you get this one for your own collection.
  
  See http://www.overdriveradio.com
  
  
  Feature on Kings Of A&R
  
  The Transfer – Detroit - Think of soulful, post-hardcore classics like Samiam and Quicksand crossed with The Used and The Killers. Their debut album "Romantics & Addicts" was just released on the developmental indie label Conquer The World Records (Boy Sets Fire) which was produced by Tim Patalan (The Fags, Sponge) and Bill Kozy (Cheap Trick). The Transfer is the first band to promote to pod casts, which resulted in their being added to rotation on over 30 pod cast/internet radio stations, including the Unsigned RADAR Report, XM Satellite Radio Channel 52. Detroit’s 101.1 WRIF, 88.7 CIMX and 97.1 WKRK given specialty play. Currently seeking a booking agent. For more information contact Mike Warden at mikectw@conquertheworld.com Check out the tracks Down with Everything and How Hazardous We Are

• Detroit rock band creates a underground radio buzz through podcasting. [+ Show ]
  

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• Raw list of Internet stations [+ Show ]
  

  BAND: The Transfer SINGLE: Down With Everything INTERNET PODCAST/STREAMING STATIONS ADDED: Indie...BAND: The Transfer
  SINGLE: Down With Everything
  INTERNET PODCAST/STREAMING STATIONS ADDED:
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  Fred’s World (http://feeds.feedburner.com/FredsWorld
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Setlist

30 - 45 minutes - given whatever format you have.

Band is currently playing songs off the "Romantics and addicts" album and has a rotation of 6 new songs on call as well.

How Hazardous We Are
Body Language
Down With Everything
Romantics & Addicts
No One's Listening
Suffering
Summertime Nightlife
Bleed Out A Warning

6 new songs

Flock of Seagull Cover

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