The New Planets

The New Planets
By Lee Zimmerman
Published on October 22, 2008 at 9:54am

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(self-released) www.thenewplanets.com
We 'R' Us is a lot better album than its self-serving title might imply... so much better, in fact, that it could be one of the best local rock albums released in recent memory. Chock-full of effusive grooves, resilient melodies, and supple hooks, it finds the New Planets in a unique orbit, spinning rings around their local competition while making a case for national recognition. Drawing comparisons to Fountains of Wayne, Rilo Kiley, and Death Cab for Cutie, the New Planets make an immediate first impression that only deepens with each succeeding listen. A power-pop band at its core, the group has integrated elements of roots, retro, and Brit rock into these 16 songs. Over the course of a solid hour, the disc zig-zags between the spiraling rhythms of "Washing Machine" and "Coming Too" and the all-out exuberance of "I Need Some Space," "Get Into You," and "Philosophy," occasionally detouring into the darker descent of "Memo's," the dreamy desire of "They're Robbing Us," the swampy tangle of "Overdose on Me," and the down-home twang of "I Want Cuba!" Still, it's the subtle touches that come to the fore — the punctuating rhythms, the cooing harmonies, and songs so skillfully constructed that they belie the band's rookie stature. "We've got nothing to lose and everything to gain," they proclaim on opening track "Train of Thoughts," and on We 'R' Us, those gains are already evident. - The New Times www.Browardpalmbeach.com

Ryan M. would like you to take a trip with him and get on the train with the new planets as they take you through a journey into the sub-conscious of your mind!
His band, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – based indie-rock quartet, are less then a month away from releasing it’s first full-length debut alum “We Are Us”.

The ever flamboyant, energetic, singer songwriter is looking forward to the journey as he spoke with me earlier this week.

The New Planets is a band that, up to this point, has generated quiet a loyal following, mostly for their energetic live performances in and around the Ft. Lauderdale area. Their evolution began in 2003 at a "local watering hole” where Ryan performed and hosted an open mic night where he would meet his future band mates, David, John, & Al.

For a year or two after that, the band played a number of pubs and clubs under various names. (1st Muse-Cians then da’ Dreams) The time together playing tightened up their sound and saw it was time to their talent to be put to the test. “After a year or so of playing cover songs around town from our favorite bands, we decided that we wanted to start creating our own style of music. That’s when the new planets came to being,” says Ryan.

The 15-month process of writing and recording was a learning experience for the group. “We collaborated together on every song”, says Ryan. “Some ideas came as a group during jam sessions. While others were ideas brought in as individuals. The inspirations for the songs on the album were centered around emotions towards living, interpersonal relations, and the social views of our time in history.”

With the album complete and in the finally stages of being mastered, The New Planets and have now time to reflect on their journey of the pass 15 months on “We Are Us”. “Each song has a special meaning to us”, says Ryan. “We will just have to see what everyone thinks when they hear the album”.

You can expect The New Planets to progress even further as they plan to spread their music through out. Yes, that means a Tour is most likely in the near future. “We are going to utilize the fact that we have our own creation to propel us to the next level”, says Ryan.
- Music Excavation

Although I didn't have tickets, I went back to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino a few nights later to soak up the scene outside Joel's second show. Late night at Murphy's Law, I actually bumped into his band. We hung out until 4 a.m. and they were as cool as could be.

While I was trying to convince Chuck Burgi, Joel's drummer, to let me sing backup in the band, The New Planets was brilliantly covering Sympathy for the Devil on the stage at Murphy's Law. They play here on Tuesday nights but click to www.TheNewPlanets.com to see their full touring schedule.


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- The Miami Herald > Entertainment > Nightlife