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Press
“The Douglas Fir are very promising! The band shows off edgy pop muscle without covering up its melodies...”
- CMJ New Music Report
“A monumental debut album with vivid lyrical narratives and spectacular songwriting. The Fir may share similar influences to NYC early 80’s revivalists Interpol, Longwave and The Walkmen. But they beat those groups to the punch, having played their blend of chilling, atmospheric pop since the late 90’s. Don't miss out on this one!"
- The Big Takeover
“The Douglas Fir have a distinct flair for the melodramatic. The band shows particular promise...”
- Magnet Magazine
“Boston’s The Douglas Fir fill an entire disc with gorgeous claustrophobic melancholy pop. The band recreates the somber ennui of those old Smiths, Cure and Nick Cave albums, while giving them a slightly more lucious sonic bed to lounge in, complete with astonishing power and moody atmospherics."
- Amplifier Magazine
“The Douglas Fir have a flair for the cinematic. They make music that has the chiming grandeur and air of mystery that surround highly literate, lyrically romantic bands such as the Smiths, Aztec Camera, and the Go-Betweens."
- The Boston Globe
KEXP - Seattle Station added the Fir’s album "When This Wears Off" into rotation and also invited the Fir down
to play live on air when KEXP broadcasted from the Museum of T.V. and Radio in NYC in June of 2004.
Other in studio guests included Ben Lee, Ambulance LTD, The Wrens, Robbers on High Street, Citizen Cope and Clem Snide. - www.kexp.org
The Douglas Fir takes influence from the classic cool bands that came before them. Hushing choruses that are chilling and dramatic, and lyrical dispositions with a poetic flair define their glossy, melancholy dream pop sound. The band has a divine melodic darkness. They're not dated — just content in capturing what once was." - Allmusic.com
Discography
2004 - When This Wears Off • 14 Song Album
2002 - The Vinyl Singles Archive • Six song CD/EP
2000 - My Favorite Thing • 7 inch VINYL single
1999 - Unwelcome • 7 inch VINYL single
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Bio
The Douglas Fir has "a flair for the cinematic," melding UK-style dreaminess and the panoramic sounds of indie music, while maintaining moody pop sensibilities.
The Boston-based four piece has achieved critical success with two seven-inch vinyl singles, a CDEP, and in January 2004 the Fir released “When This Wear’s Off,” their debut 14 song full length on Dark Years Records. The album was mixed by Matthew Ellard, who has worked with Elliott Smith, Tayna Donelly, Mike Watt, Billy Bragg/Wilco, and Jesse Malin.
In addition to garnering outstanding national reviews in publications, such as CMJ, Amplifier, The Big Takeover, Magnet, The Boston Globe, and the All Music Guide, The Douglas Fir was also recognized as the Best Local New Act in the Boston Phoenix Best Music Poll.
In June of 2004, Seattle radio station KEXP invited The Douglas Fir to perform live on air as KEXP broadcasted from The Museum of TV and Radio on 52nd Street in Manhattan. Other on air guests included The Wrens, Ambulance LTD, Ben Lee, Clem Snide and Robbers on High Street.
Several of the Fir’s songs were recently licensed and used by MTV in their Real World/Road Rules Series of shows. Additionally, ASCAP has recognized the Fir’s songwriting by presenting the band with a 2004 ASCAP Popular Music award.
The Douglas Fir has performed live with with numerous national acts including The Wrens, The South (U.K.), Metric, The Pernice Brothers, The Church, Pinback, Cobra Verde, Number One Cup, Her Space Holiday, Twinemen (ex-Morphine), Wheat, and many others...
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