It would be easy to list the past musical projects of the members of Arden, the years they have spent grinding away in Baltimore's local scene, and the ways in which the group came together. None of that, however, would do much to describe a band on the verge of releasing their sophomore effort, a record that starkly contrasts the style of their debut EP "The Pursuit."
If there is one thing the quintette understands, it is that music--much like life--is a constant process of adaptation, revision, and growth, themes which the group tackles head-on in the upcoming release "The Big Picture." Their fresh and unique pop rock sound takes cues from other acts as various as the Beach Boys and Ben Folds, with soaring melodies amid a piano driven rhythm section.
The new record is a complete DIY effort, with the production, engineering, and mixing being handled by the band at bassist Lee Cumberland's Merseyside Studios. Freedom in the recording studio has equated to a collection of songs that aren't afraid to explore new musical territory. The upbeat, horn-infused sounds of "A Slow Spiral Geoffrey" lend clarity and weight to more sparsely produced and thoughtful tracks such as "Grow!" and "Meet Me at Glen Rock." In the words of guitarist Kevin Krause, "the new record is really about exploring our own musical appetites and creating music that is lasting and meaningful to us."
While Arden puts the finishing touches on "The Big Picture," they have been busy playing some of Baltimore's finest venues, including Sonar, the Ottobar and Rams Head Live. They have opened for acts such as All Time Low, Flo-Rida, Mae, Steel Train, and Rookie of the Year at gigs across the east coast of the United States. Though the band has yet to release their new record, work has already begun on a follow-up that reveals a different approach to the group's song writing endeavors altogether; a concept album that will tell the story of a man who leaves his normal life to live with a pack of wolves, and the love he finds along the way. With so much to look forward to, Arden will be a hard act to miss in the coming year.
More information- www.myspace.com/arden
Booking- ardenband@yahoo.com
Merch- www.lovearden.net
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carly the vicious.
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I still want lyrics for The Pursuit. D: Aug 04
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steph
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heyy guyz thx for the request you sound great :) Jun 04
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Anne D.
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A Slow Spiral Geoffrey... Great song!! Thank you :] Love your music!! I have to finish setting up my profile on here. Anne (Shutterbug) May 11
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sherrybaby5587@yahoo.com
said:
you were right....i'm lovin the music ;D Apr 28
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kris.azar@yahoo.com
said:
hey i made an account haha...i DLed ur song its my new shit =] Apr 28
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fish
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you guys rock!! Feb 16
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:)
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whoa! i love your music (: Jan 16
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OriginalKingK
said:
I think you guys need to change the pics. or has Neal been staying out of the sun? Dec 20
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Strumming Life Away
said:
heard u guys r comin to the next bash, se ya there May 06
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Strumming Life Away
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ur three track CD is ggod, and u rocked at the bel air bash. hope u guys get that bus. l8r Jan 14
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Aaron
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Hey, im that kid that asked you for ur number @ bel air bash...lol..and u signed my arm.....P.S this is for Laurie Jan 07
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HIMnightmare
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cheerbaby119
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what happened to pop punk song i really liked i . i even recorded it as my ringtone lol i was tryin to be original Nov 13
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