The Winter Sounds

Artist Information

Biography

500+ shows over the last 5 years. That is the true definition of a band hard at work. That band is New Orleans' The Winter Sounds. Fun. Energetic. Anthemic. All words to describe The Winter Sounds and their catchy-as-hell sonic gems.

Started in Athens, GA by sole-TWS constant, Patrick Keenan, the band has morphed into a juggernaut touring machine with pop chops that turn heads and get feet tapping. The new album "Runner" was recorded in Monroe, NC by veteran producer Scott Solter (Spoon, St. Vincent) and mixed in Nashville by Derek Garten (Jewel, Lovedrug). Now calling New Orleans home, Keenan and crew are primed and ready to go with their latest full length "Runner" (out 11/27/2012) on Florida's New Granada Records.

"Runner" abounds with the frenetic live energy that the band is known for, mixing elements of danceable post-punk and contemporary electro-pop with an '80's flair. Of Runner, Keenan says "Each song represents a lost belief or some failed ambition. But, within each one there are personal realizations and revelations."

Look for The Winter Sounds on tour always, everywhere.... coast to coast.

Instrumentation

Patrick Keenan - keys
Paul McKenna - Guitar
Joseph Lilly - Guitar
Joe Reilly - Drums
Eric Rodriguez - Violin
Sam Levine - Bass

Discography

"Land of No Output" EP, August 2006 Self-released
"Porcelain Empire" LP, June 26th 2007 Livewire Recordings
"Pinebox" EP self-released Digital Download
"Church of the Haunted South" LP 2009 Release Theory 8 Records
"COTHS Remixxx" LP, 2010 Self-released
"Church of the Haunted South VINYL, June 2011 Release
"L'été des Trois Michelles" EP, June 2011 Release
"Runner" LP, 11/27/2012 Release on New Granada

Official Website

http://www.thewintersounds.com/

Links

• Facebook
• Last.fm
• Twitter
• MySpace
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Audio

• 09 Everything Wounded Comes Home to Die
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• 01 The Sun Also Rises
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• O'Fear
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• Sound Forged Like Spine
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Press

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  "Fiercely melodic indie rock that doesn't shortchange listeners on layers of substance or instrument..."Fiercely melodic indie rock that doesn't shortchange listeners on layers of substance or instrumentation." -Alarm Magazine
  
  "...the sound of all seasons, evoking every shimmering, driving, melodic and melancholic cornerstone of the last two decades of indie rock...." -Heeb Magazine
  
  "truly exceptional"- Babysue
  "With a wide range of influences, The Winter Sounds are sure to be a crowd pleaser. " - Synthesis magazine
  
  "Sweet, bittersweet, and swishy in a synth-poppy, country fashion"--CHORD magazine
  
  "I've heard lead singer Patrick Keenan sing about in a way that mysteriously sounds like the very definition of what the British blokes cream themselves over. " - DAYTROTTER
  
  "freezing the attention of Indie music junkies everywhere."--HYPEzine
  
  "Cutesy and ethereal, The Winter Sounds delve deep into rudimentary shoe gazer fuzz and sprawling sugar coated melodies and ethereal power sweetness." - Modern Fix magazine
  
  "The Winter Sounds' flow is impeccable as is their structure..." - Absolutepunk.net
  
  "solid vocal harmonies and some good songwriting" --Razorcake
  
  "Though favorable and flattering comparisons to Ride and other blue Brits are inevitable, these synthy, shoegazing Southerners put another feather in Athens, Georgia's indie-rock cap with startlingly sincere songwriting and the occasional foot-frenzy dance beat. "--WESTWORD
  
  "With their dizzying array of musical instruments, including everything from your basic drums and guitar to vox and orchestra bells, the Winter Sounds provide an enchanting soundtrack that, similar to the album's artwork, feels like a dark, cold night at sea." - Performer Magazine
  "The Winter Sounds crete an alluring sound tapestry that will leave you in a dark yet dreamy state." - The Bellazine
  
  "It's infectious and beautiful, and foreshadows perfectly what the rest of the listening experience will be like." - Skratch magazine
  
  "Porcelain Empire is a superb debut...The Winter Sounds have come a long way in a short time." -TheMagazine
  "Definitely worth checking out." - Movement magazine
  
  "With no interesting tidbits to win me over, the Winter Sounds did it purely aurally (or did producer Colin Cobb maybe invent the Cobb salad?). I think they could win a lot of you over too by covering a lot of ground and finding something for almost everybody who enjoys melodic indie/punk/post-punk/pop-punk/emo/whateveryoucallit rock." - PUNKNEWS.org
  
  "A delightful and invigorating synth-pop experience" -
  Minute Morning Magazine
  
  
  "From indie popsters to pop punkers…The Winter Sounds diverse brand of rock offers a great deal to sink your teeth into. Most of all, the band excels in creating memorable songs with melodies so thick you will think you died and went to heaven." - Sound As Language
  
  "indie rock act majoring in harmony and songwriting" - Knoxville News Sentinel
  
  "While they are an expected progression from new wave, The Winter Sounds offer up a smarter, nimbler sound that brings the whole genre into the new century." -SIX DEGREE
  
  "the Winter Sounds excel at indie pop rock..." - exoduster
  
  "good, powerful, interesting..." - Merdian Star
  
  "dreamy synths, sparkling keys, and loads of atmosphere" --UWEEKLY
  
  "chiming guitars, intermittent synths and catchy choruses"--DALLAS OBSERVER
  
  "The name 'Porcelain Empire' rings true to the album in general, subtle but large at the same time. " - emotionalpunk.com
  
  "Porcelain Empire does exhibit a high quality of musicianship; also, the multi-layered tracks are testament to The Winter Sounds' dedication to their craft". - IMPOSE MAGAZINE
  
  "inventive updating of influences gleaned from that period, particularly bits of new wave, punk and even early hip-hop, though they're clearly in the rock camp in terms of lyrics, edge and attitude."-- Nashville City Paper
  
  " the Winter Sounds' debut album Porcelain Empire, a world of dreamy, new-wave synth-pop that echoes the sounds of Interpol, the Killers, Sister of Mercy and the Smiths. " - ARTVOICE
  
  "atmospheric indie-pop"--
  NUVO
  
  "must-hear debut"-silent uproar

Setlist

Typically we play about 45 minutes or 10 songs. Can play longer and do acoustic/covers if needed -- for up to 2 hours.

Basic Requirements

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