Carswell & Hope
Lawrence, Kansas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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"The gorgeously lo-fi Johnny's Sorry Lot, a paean to dusty plains and wagon trails on the US Midwest . . ." - The Limerick Leader
"The gorgeously lo-fi Johnny's Sorry Lot, a paean to dusty plains and wagon trails on the US Midwest . . ." - The Limerick Leader
“It’s refreshing to uncover somebody like Carswell who is prepared to think, write and play outside the box. His use of a string section [The Elective Orchestra] brings a level of sublimity to his top-notch songwriting, and whereas too many songwriters are one-trick ponies, Carswell injects all his work with appropriate degrees of soul and passion.” Hot Press - Hotpress Music Magazine
“It’s refreshing to uncover somebody like Carswell who is prepared to think, write and play outside the box. His use of a string section [The Elective Orchestra] brings a level of sublimity to his top-notch songwriting, and whereas too many songwriters are one-trick ponies, Carswell injects all his work with appropriate degrees of soul and passion.” Hot Press - Hotpress Music Magazine
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Carswell & Hope came together when Irishman Nick Carswell arrived in Lawrence, Kansas with his guitar in tow. Fresh from an acclaimed release with his outfit The Elective Orchestra, the Irish singer-songwriter was eager to find a new musical outlet to provide the soundtrack to his new US adventure. This is where Jason Slote (drums), Dan Hines (bass) and Austin Quick (keys) came together and Carswell & Hope was born. Work on their debut record is underway, and Carswell & Hope are slowly making waves in and around the US Midwest.
With a clear appreciation for the sounds of classic rock, from The Beatles to Neil Young, the band's tone is a blend of psychedelic, Pink Floyd interrupting Motown, channelling Van Morrison and Wilco. Think Mumford & Sons meet Sigur Ros and Glen Hansard shows them around town.
Carswell & Hope bring vintage sounds and sensibilities with big harmonies, carefully crafted textures and inventive songwriting. Afraid neither of a good old-fashioned rock tune or an epic sweeping opus, Carswell & Hope are a new sound, fresh from the plains of Kansas.
Its refreshing to uncover somebody like Carswell who is prepared to think, write and play outside the box. His use of a string section [The Elective Orchestra] brings a level of sublimity to his top-notch songwriting, and whereas too many songwriters are one-trick ponies, Carswell injects all his work with appropriate degrees of soul and passion.
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