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Printed Issue 14 Feb. 9th-March 7th 2005
With their latest EP, Taking Back the Unsaid, Now Transmission proves why they are heavy contenders for radio play amongst the mass of other Maine rock bands. This disc's high energy and powerful chord progressions stand out, pushing the songs to levels of true musical expression. These five songs represent a solid band completely in synch with each other, adding an exceptionally strong vocal presence from singer Eric Frye.
Starting off the EP is "Won't Be There", a hard-hitting explosion of emotion with some great changes and unique guitar work. With three guitarists, this group is able to create subtle textures and heavy undertones which in turn give their music a powerful layer of melody. The second track, "It's Over", is another example of what makes this group so special. The band's polished sound puts them behind the wheel of Maine rock music. They have what it takes to become something big.
Now Transmission is scheduled for a record release show at Geno's in Portland on February 26. If you are looking for a truly alternative, 'in your face' sound, go see these guys and pick up a copy of Taking Back the Unsaid. This is a band on their way.
- Nick Kimball - www.goodtimesmag.com
Discography
"Down the Middle" - Release Date April 4th 2006 - 6 Song EP - Tracks: She's Not There, Taking Back The Unsaid, Room 43, American Aborigine, Drained Down, One To Blame
"Taking Back The Unsaid" - 2005 - 5 song EP - Tracks: Won't Be There, It's Over, Nothing, Cease To Care, A Night On The Town
"Enjoy The Pause" - 2003 - 6 song EP - Tracks: Nothing, It's Over, Summer Burns, Watch The Sun, Behind, So Wrong
Radio play - Songs "It's Over" and "Won't Be There" have gotten airplay on 93.9 WCYY Portland, ME; 105.1 WTOS Augusta, ME; 89.3 WHSN Bangor,ME; and 100.3 WKIT Bangor, ME
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Bio
Rock music has become an umbrella over an array of genres, while the status quo continues to classify bands into these divisions. Now Transmission (from Maine) look to break these chains and to not be labeled under a single genre.
"Taking Back The Unsaid", Now Transmission's second self-released EP makes this statement. Not following any sort of cookie cutting pattern, the songs display hints of the individual member's influences. "Won't Be There", the first track off the EP, rips into a riff that hints at a grunge-rock influenced childhood of the members. This is contrasted by "Nothing",a powerful mainstream rock ballad and "A Night On The Town" which is part punk, part power chord indie rock.
Two years after the formation of the band, the new EP justifiably represents what the band is, diverse. "When we recorded our first demo, we were still in a position of finding out what the band was going to be,” said guitarist Ray Labbe. "When you get together as a band, at first there's a feeling of not having an identity. With this new EP we've gelled together and have a direction of what we want to do musically."
Hard work and dedication has led the band to share the stage with such acts as Fuel and Eve 6, along with gaining a fan base in the northern New England states (NH,MA,ME).
With signs of rock, grunge, indie rock, punk, acoustic and many others can be seen they strive to produce music that jolts feelings, and does not feel mass-produced with a lack of depth. With powerful lyrics and high energy Now Transmission will change their audience one show at a time.
Bands played with: Fuel, Eve 6, 6gig, Paranoid Social Club, Soundbender, Jeramiah Freed, Headstart
Finalist for 2004 Battle of the Bands for WCYY.
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