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Save The Clocktower

Chicago, Illinois, United States | INDIE

Chicago, Illinois, United States | INDIE
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"Site of the Day: Save The Clocktower"

Yesterday Chicago dream-pop quartet Save The Clocktower released their second full length album “Through The Glass.” Listen as they combine hazy synths, up beat drum loops and layers of vocal harmony for a toe tapping sound that their growing Chicago fan base has been digging on for the past few years. - exfm


"Listen: Save The Clocktower - I Know I'd Feel The Same"

It’s up for debate as to whether it’s a positive or negative aspect to the current state of music but to find a band with a truly diverse sound is a rare find. Sure it’s great to put on an album such as Nootropic from Lower Dens and immerse yourself in it’s hip-chillness which vaguely transforms itself from track to track, the downside to albums like that is it makes most bands feel one-sided and leaves those experiencing it with very low expectations for the future of such bands and places a very limited shelf-life on how long those bands seem interesting and relevant.
That’s not to say we don’t have solid example of bands who are able to elevate themselves within their confined niche of a sound, the best examples which come to mind are Bon Iver and Beach House who without a doubt have found a way to push their sound without changing it.
Save The Clocktower are one of those few bands who walk on the other side of the current status-quo line in the sand. Amidst the slight yet consistent genre shifts on their new album Through The Glass is an underlying ethos which becomes more and more apparent as the album unfolds.
This makes it easy to recommend the album as a whole yet is difficult to settle on one definitive song to introduce them with.
The confident 80's dream-pop track “I Know I’d Feel The Same” probably stands out the most in my mind, possibly stemming from the fact that it sounds much more Brooklyn than their native Chicago, fans of Bear Hands will most likely love this. It’s also one of the more simple songs included on Through The Glass substituting a solid vibe for the creative instrumentation and organized breaks which are the cornerstone to the rest of the album.
Follow the Bandcamp link below to check out the rest of the album, it’s worth the effort.
- Listen Before You Buy


"Listen: Save The Clocktower - I Know I'd Feel The Same"

It’s up for debate as to whether it’s a positive or negative aspect to the current state of music but to find a band with a truly diverse sound is a rare find. Sure it’s great to put on an album such as Nootropic from Lower Dens and immerse yourself in it’s hip-chillness which vaguely transforms itself from track to track, the downside to albums like that is it makes most bands feel one-sided and leaves those experiencing it with very low expectations for the future of such bands and places a very limited shelf-life on how long those bands seem interesting and relevant.
That’s not to say we don’t have solid example of bands who are able to elevate themselves within their confined niche of a sound, the best examples which come to mind are Bon Iver and Beach House who without a doubt have found a way to push their sound without changing it.
Save The Clocktower are one of those few bands who walk on the other side of the current status-quo line in the sand. Amidst the slight yet consistent genre shifts on their new album Through The Glass is an underlying ethos which becomes more and more apparent as the album unfolds.
This makes it easy to recommend the album as a whole yet is difficult to settle on one definitive song to introduce them with.
The confident 80's dream-pop track “I Know I’d Feel The Same” probably stands out the most in my mind, possibly stemming from the fact that it sounds much more Brooklyn than their native Chicago, fans of Bear Hands will most likely love this. It’s also one of the more simple songs included on Through The Glass substituting a solid vibe for the creative instrumentation and organized breaks which are the cornerstone to the rest of the album.
Follow the Bandcamp link below to check out the rest of the album, it’s worth the effort.
- Listen Before You Buy


"Single Serving: Save The Clocktower - Through The Glass"

Chicago’s Save The Clocktower have been on my radar ever since I first took a listen to their debut album last year. That album, Carousel, showed an exceptionally promising young band with a knack for crafting catchy and dreamy electro pop grooves. It was a very good album. Their follow up, Through The Glass, is an altogether fantastic album. Everything they did well on their debut, they do even better on Through The Glass. The hooks are catchier. The jams are more upbeat. And when they get dreamy, it’s more vivid than anything they’d done before. The album won’t be out for approximately a month, but in the meantime you can enjoy the album’s smooth and ebullient first single “Like That.” And believe it or not, this cool vibe has solid competition for being the album’s most upbeat and catchy jam. You’re going to like this one a lot. - See more at: http://www.turntablekitchen.com/2012/06/single-serving-save-the-clocktower-through-the-glass/#sthash.nxamkeKv.dpuf - Turntable Kitchen


"Save The Clocktower - "Like That""

Chicago indie pop four piece Save The Clocktower are returning from last year's Carousel release. This time, they are presenting another album on July 3rd entitled Through The Glass. Save The Clocktower have tunefully gathered ten songs for this record. Each track is bejeweled with its own polished electronic sound in lustrous shape and color. There is a guarentee that you can dance, prance, hop, frolic and even break it down while listening to Through The Glass. Take a sample and listen to "Like That". It begins with an immediate hook where there is a synth-ed "you know I can't see" chorus, supported by a pattern of accented beats. Your body won't deny the sway-able groove here. - EARMILK


"Save The Clocktower - "Like That""

Chicago indie pop four piece Save The Clocktower are returning from last year's Carousel release. This time, they are presenting another album on July 3rd entitled Through The Glass. Save The Clocktower have tunefully gathered ten songs for this record. Each track is bejeweled with its own polished electronic sound in lustrous shape and color. There is a guarentee that you can dance, prance, hop, frolic and even break it down while listening to Through The Glass. Take a sample and listen to "Like That". It begins with an immediate hook where there is a synth-ed "you know I can't see" chorus, supported by a pattern of accented beats. Your body won't deny the sway-able groove here. - EARMILK


"Weekend Listening: M83, SVIIB, HTDA (Trent Reznor), Chvrches, Ed Harcourt, Melody's Echo Chamber +more"

I got a sweet email form the dudes from Save the Clocktower this week. Had never heard them before by their Pheonix-y Shins-y Freelance Whales- indie-pop had me bopping from the off. They're from Chicago, and weirdly have that Tortoise/Sea & Cake vibe drifting over the surface of their Cut Copy-ish grooves. They self-released their album Through the Glass earlier this year and you should seek it out if this does to you what it does unto me... - Drowned In Sound


"My Morning Download: “Better Than Ever” by Save The Clocktower ft. Genevieve Schatz of Company Of Thieves"

Chicago’s Save The Clocktower recently released a new album, Through The Glass. The band released their debut album, Carousel, in February 2011. You can download it for free here. Music blogger Dead Journalist calls STC’s music “yacht-popstatic,” a reference to the band’s smooth Seventies vibe and uber-pop melodies. There’s also touches of electronic dance music in the mix resulting in a musical style that brings to mind a cross between Yeasayer and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. On paper, it sounds like an intra-generational musical train wreck; on record though, Save The Clocktower’s new album is an infectious collection of rhythmic indie-pop songs. Below, download “Better Than Ever,” featuring Genevieve Schatz, lead singer of Company Of Thieves. Genevieve appears courtesy of Wind-Up Records. Follow Save The Clocktower on twitter @clocktowermusic and on Facebook here. Follow Genevieve on twitter @GenevieveSchatz & Company of Thieves is @cotlife. Save The Clocktower’s new album is available to purchase here. - WXPN: The Key


"My Morning Download: “Better Than Ever” by Save The Clocktower ft. Genevieve Schatz of Company Of Thieves"

Chicago’s Save The Clocktower recently released a new album, Through The Glass. The band released their debut album, Carousel, in February 2011. You can download it for free here. Music blogger Dead Journalist calls STC’s music “yacht-popstatic,” a reference to the band’s smooth Seventies vibe and uber-pop melodies. There’s also touches of electronic dance music in the mix resulting in a musical style that brings to mind a cross between Yeasayer and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. On paper, it sounds like an intra-generational musical train wreck; on record though, Save The Clocktower’s new album is an infectious collection of rhythmic indie-pop songs. Below, download “Better Than Ever,” featuring Genevieve Schatz, lead singer of Company Of Thieves. Genevieve appears courtesy of Wind-Up Records. Follow Save The Clocktower on twitter @clocktowermusic and on Facebook here. Follow Genevieve on twitter @GenevieveSchatz & Company of Thieves is @cotlife. Save The Clocktower’s new album is available to purchase here. - WXPN: The Key


"12 O'Clock Track: Save the Clocktower, "Like That""

Within the category "summer listening" there are a multitude of finer-grained classifications, including "driving in a car to the beach tunes," "cookout tunes," and "smoking a joint on a rooftop tunes," each of which has its own specific requirements. For "so goddamn hot and gross that the thought of doing anything more physically exerting than floating in a pool of cold water tunes," the main thing is that they should relax you, not excite you. Lowish BPMs, an unaggressive sound, and a general breeziness (in case there's no actual breeze) are crucial here.
"Like That" by local indie-pop band Save the Clocktower fulfills all of these prerequisites nicely. Their latest full-length, Through the Glass, comes out next Tuesday and is currently available for preorder at a discounted price on their Bandcamp page. Cool off with "Like That" after the jump. - Chicago Reader


"Next: Save The Clocktower"

Chicago's Save the Clocktower formed in 2008 and kicked off its career in earnest the next year, when longtime friends Greg Newton (drums, vocals), Jimmy Shenk (keyboards) and Sean Paras (guitar/vocals) recorded their self-titled EP. In 2011, they released their first full-length album, Carousel, which is available as a free download on their Bandcamp page. Recently, a fourth member was added: bass player and older brother to Greg, Chris Newton.

STC's new album, Through the Glass, was released in July. Electronic instruments help inspire the '70s dance-music vibes in Save the Clocktower's pop melodies. Hear songs from the new album, an infectious collection of indie-pop songs, in this installment of World Cafe: Next. - NPR World Cafe


"Next: Save The Clocktower"

Chicago's Save the Clocktower formed in 2008 and kicked off its career in earnest the next year, when longtime friends Greg Newton (drums, vocals), Jimmy Shenk (keyboards) and Sean Paras (guitar/vocals) recorded their self-titled EP. In 2011, they released their first full-length album, Carousel, which is available as a free download on their Bandcamp page. Recently, a fourth member was added: bass player and older brother to Greg, Chris Newton.

STC's new album, Through the Glass, was released in July. Electronic instruments help inspire the '70s dance-music vibes in Save the Clocktower's pop melodies. Hear songs from the new album, an infectious collection of indie-pop songs, in this installment of World Cafe: Next. - NPR World Cafe


"New Music Lounge - Save the Clocktower"

Save The Clocktower - “Submerged”
Save The Clocktower is a Chicago-based trio that merges electronics, live instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and catchy songwriting to create an original blend of pop and electronica. After their debut release, Save the Clocktower has created a growing, loyal fan base through their dynamic, dreamy, and dance-friendly live shows. - JAM Productions


"New Music Lounge - Save the Clocktower"

Save The Clocktower - “Submerged”
Save The Clocktower is a Chicago-based trio that merges electronics, live instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and catchy songwriting to create an original blend of pop and electronica. After their debut release, Save the Clocktower has created a growing, loyal fan base through their dynamic, dreamy, and dance-friendly live shows. - JAM Productions


"Nightclubbing: Bettie Serveert, David Singer, Beats Antique, the Quarrymen, and more"

The Abbey has another winner the next night, too. I’ve been a fan of the San Francisco trio Beats Antique since I first saw it at South by Southwest last March. The group is as spell-binding musically (with its mix of electronica and world rhythms) as it is visually (gotta love the bellydancing!), and the Abbey certainly will be a more intimate venue for the group than Lollapalooza last August. Plus, the ensemble has a strong new album in the recently released “Blind Threshold.” Vapor Eyes, hot local up-and-comers Save the Clocktower, and Lynx open starting at 10 p.m., and tickets are $16 in advance or $18 at the door. - Jim DeRogatis


"Nightclubbing: Bettie Serveert, David Singer, Beats Antique, the Quarrymen, and more"

The Abbey has another winner the next night, too. I’ve been a fan of the San Francisco trio Beats Antique since I first saw it at South by Southwest last March. The group is as spell-binding musically (with its mix of electronica and world rhythms) as it is visually (gotta love the bellydancing!), and the Abbey certainly will be a more intimate venue for the group than Lollapalooza last August. Plus, the ensemble has a strong new album in the recently released “Blind Threshold.” Vapor Eyes, hot local up-and-comers Save the Clocktower, and Lynx open starting at 10 p.m., and tickets are $16 in advance or $18 at the door. - Jim DeRogatis


"Save The Clocktower"

Through harmonious lyrics and whimsical beats, Chicago’s Save the Clocktower provides the perfect soundtrack to your daydream. Greg Newton, Jimmy Shenk and Sean Paras have been honing their downtempo dream-pop since they began their musical journey over a decade ago. They tell stories through melodies and create imagery through sound, building on poetic lyricism that evokes a celestial-like calmness. With a performance-filled summer behind them, this trio will continue to add to their ever growing fanbase. (Saturday, 12-1, Red Bull Stage) –text: Lindsay Terchin - Chicago Innerview


"Save The Clocktower"

Through harmonious lyrics and whimsical beats, Chicago’s Save the Clocktower provides the perfect soundtrack to your daydream. Greg Newton, Jimmy Shenk and Sean Paras have been honing their downtempo dream-pop since they began their musical journey over a decade ago. They tell stories through melodies and create imagery through sound, building on poetic lyricism that evokes a celestial-like calmness. With a performance-filled summer behind them, this trio will continue to add to their ever growing fanbase. (Saturday, 12-1, Red Bull Stage) –text: Lindsay Terchin - Chicago Innerview


Discography

Carousel (2011)

Through The Glass (2012)

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Bio

Save The Clocktower began as a band in 2008, when life long friends Greg Newton (drums, vocals), Sean Paras(guitar, vocals), and Jimmy Shenk(keyboards) recorded their self-titled EP, which they self- released in 2009.

In 2011, they released their first full-length album, "Carousel", earning them the reputation as, "one of those acts you should be telling your friends about" [DeadJournalist.com].

Then Save The Clocktower wrote, recorded, and produced ten new songs. Greg engineered and mixed the album, as he had done for the band's previous releases.

"Through The Glass" was released in the summer of 2012. The band gained national attention when the album's track "Like That" was featured on NPR's Word Cafe.