Dignan
McAllen, Texas, United States | SELF
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"But today, Dignan is not at all like many other bands. Dignan is finding success in the tried and true, two-rule system of "making it" - Free Times
Tea Party Boston
"Once they took the stage at P.A.’s, it was clear that the members of Dignan are as talented as they are amiable, quickly impressing the crowd with their self-described ‘melancholy’ indie rock. A casual listener might mistake their sound, accented by accordion and xylophone, with the sound of other dreamy indie-pop bands, but there is a darker undercurrent to their songs, as suggested by the title of their latest release: Cheaters & Thieves. " - Tea Party Boston
"…But hailing from a town where tejano music reigns supreme seems to have its advantages. Instead of blending in to a particular scene, Dignan seems to make their own. That inventive spirit seemed most evident in Dignan’s performance of “You Are My Witness.” The song seems to create more mood than most bands can borrow." — Kevin Keller - Paste Magazine
"Dignan music is moody, melodic and atmospheric. It also features a strong sense of dynamics and honest lyrics built on the universal concerns of twentysomethings: love, life and loss." - San Antonio Express News
Discography
2008-
The Guest (EP)
2009-
Tangled Woods (Digital EP)
2010-
Cheaters & Thieves (EP)
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Bio
Starting out as a garage band in South Texas, Dignan was formed by friends Andy Pena, and Devin Garcia who loved to play music, and loved the music they played. Dignan's sound has evolved into a powerful, dreamy, washy indie pop sound, with the help of David Palomo, and Charlie Vela. Though South Texas has never been a playground for artist spotlight, Dignan has made a national name for themselves through relentless DIY touring. Since Dignan's formation in 2007 they have been invited to SXSW 3 times, CMJ '09, Pygmalion Music Festival, Next Big Nashville twice, and have earned their place as "road warriors" playing over 700 tour dates nationwide. The band was recently invited to perform for Daytrotter.com which showcased them as Artist of the Day. Dignan has also been featured in several music magazines such as Paste, Under The Radar, Relevant, and Spin. In Texas, Dignan has been approached by booking agencies such as Windish Agency, Agency Group, Paradigm, and High Road to lend support to their touring artists such as Cursive, Twin Sister, Colour Revolt, Miniature Tigers, Cloud Nothings, Baths, Gobble Gobble, Max Bemis (Say Anything), Twin Shadow, Anathallo, Facing New York, and many more. In an industry where artists and fads come and go, Dignan has stood the test of time, and stayed true to a sound all their own. Starting to write and record for a "TBA" full length record, Dignan is excited to see what these next years have in store for them.
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