FOLIO_USA
Alternative / Electronica
FOLIO biography:
"Great Divide's songs are so precisely constructed on every level they're like new wave daggers headed for your ear drums. How Folio's songs aren't all over the radio pummeling you into the ground demanding attention is beyond comprehension."
--Paul Zimmerman
First Coast News, Jacksonville, Fl.
***** Retro-inspired with a modern edge.
-- iTunes reviewer
Since it's inception, Los Angeles based quartet FOLIO has had a big vision: to create a pogo-inducing hybrid of modern alt-rock energy and classic New Wave sounds. FOLIOs recipe features a marriage of prominent, vintage synths with driving guitars; carried by a host of sweat-soaked dance grooves, bum-shaking bass lines, and indelible vocal hooks. Often channeling a hybrid of classic/modern Electro Rock sonic textures in the vein of Duran Duran, Talk Talk, Killers, Shiny Toy Guns, New Order, and Depeche Mode, FOLIO has created a sound uniquely their own
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS------------------------------------------------------
FOLIO has just self-released their new EP, Great divide, on 11db Music and are performing throughout Southern California in support.
FOLIO has been charting on the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com/) with 3 songs in the TOP 10 New Wave Charts.
"Friday Girl" is charting in the TOP 10 Hot Tracks on Upstream Radio at www.usa4real.com
Recently inked a licensing deal with MTV/VH-1 for the use of Great Divide tracks in their TV programming. "Friday Girl" was featured in the Season Premiere of MTV's "Newport Harbor" on August 15th.
Performed in Austin, Texas as a featured artist for the Heart of Texas/Quadruple Bypass Rockfest in Austin, during SXSW week, 2007.
Was the featured headlining artist at the LA Marathon in March 2007, performing in front of approximately 10,000 people,
Co-headlined the main stage at the 2007 San Diego Pride Festival with Erasure in July.
Core members Brent Meyer and Chris Willshire began writing a couple of years ago with the goal of creating seductive and powerful dance music. Four months later, they began tracking the album even before putting a band together. Brent had recently produced a project with producer/mixer Tim Palmer (U2, Tears For Fears, Ozzy, Robert Plant, HIM) and was eager to apply what he had learned. Meyer called in all of his favors from producing other projects and enlisted the aid of some brilliant session/touring musicians to get recording underway. Joey Waronker (Paul McCartney, REM, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins) lent his rhythms on the drums, while guitarist and composer Lyle Workman (Sting, Beck, Frank Black, Sheryl Crow) added guitar mojo. Lastly, Roger Manning Jr. (Morrissey, Jellyfish, Beck, Air) stepped in to give the project an air of early 80s analog synth authenticity. To round out the all-star team, theyve enlisted Bryan Carrigan (Seal, No Doubt, Alanis Morissette) to mix the EP. With a direction firmly established, the duo sought out liked-minded band members to further the cause.
Michael King won over Chris and Brent with his atmospheric guitar soundscapes. Inspired by such groups as Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead, Interpol and The Smashing Pumpkins, Michael added more depth and substance to their evolving sound. OC native Danny Johnston, fresh from a stint recording drums on a Mike Ness (of Social Distortion) solo project, sought out a group with his pop sensibilities and unrelenting work ethic. Since joining FOLIO, the precision and energy he brings has galvanized their live show.
FOLIOs sound straddles the fence between visceral alt-rock energy and sensuous electro. With one foot in each world, the band hopes to win over converts from all camps. Judging from the initial response to Great Divide, they are certainly on their way.
The band--
Brent Meyer
vocals, guitar, keys, programming
Chris Willshire
bass, keys, programming
Michael King
guitar, keys, vocals
Danny Johnston
drums, vocals
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Members: Brent, Chris, Michael, Danny
Great Divide EP
No release date
