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THE SMYRK
Rock / Other / Rock
The Smyrk formed in 2004 when singer Doron Flake stumbled upon a young instrumental trio. Guitarist/bassists Nick Logan and Ari Sadowitz, along with drummer Chris Barone, had been playing the Connecticut club circuit, receiving puzzled looks and intrigued glances from audiences across the state. The nascent quartet took its time with songcraft until working with Eric Rachel (Saves the Day, Dillinger Escape Plan) to produce its debut EP, Monsters on Maple Street. The self-released record garnered praise from venerable sources such as absolutepunk.net, which said, "The Smyrk color outside the lines. I have never heard rock and roll like this before...Diverting and recreating the core ingredients to rock is a grand endeavor. But every once in a while, I will hear a band that takes a risk with the limits of rock and roll - and, oh is it good."
After circulating around the internet and the Northeast, Monsters on Maple Street caught the ear of Incubus bassist and former Roots guitarist Ben Kenney. The band wasted no time in booking a monthlong tour across the country, performing in Los Angeles for Kenney, who invited them to record at his home in August 2006. Monsters on Maple Street was picked up for distribution by Mr. Kenney's label, Ghetto Crush, and quickly became a top seller on the label's website.
The Smyrk traveled back to Los Angeles in August to start work on six new tracks. Recorded over a month in Mr. Kenney's home studio, New Fiction is the sound of a band coming into its own dynamic, natural, and explosive. New Fiction is both the next step and a sign of things to come.
Purchase our EPs through:
The Smyrk's webstore
Contact The Smyrk:
For BOOKING, please e-mail thesmyrkbooking@gmail.com
Drop us a line anytime at thesmyrkmusic@gmail.com
Location: New Haven, United States
Members: Nick, Ari, Doron, Chris
KINSHASAA
Ah. You got me on "Shot and Buried: Sudan." You said in
the first lyric "It's the murder of a culture..." It's
the murder of YOUR culture, OUR culture. As they die,
YOU die, WE die. They are us. I appreciate this
song. Thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOjQYYF8dcI
posted 2 week ago
The_Evan
This is amazing music. I love the way the vocals are
more than just vocals, they have heart and soul.
posted 3 week ago
wwcrdo123
You guys rock, thanks for all the music!
posted Apr 24
wwcrdo123
You guys are amazing, everything is sick
posted Apr 19
bill ecstasy
you guys are,well,amazing.
posted Apr 10
BananaJam
I knew if I just browsed a little longer, I would find
it. The perfect music. It's love.
posted Mar 21
FALLONxCore
Yoooo, Mr. Flakee Sean and I are thinking about coming
to see you perform at the space on the 21st. I\'m
diggin\' your music, but I\'m going to have to give it
a \"One\".
posted Jun 22
albertmislow
yard fest..nice..2 good bands in Ctyou and these green
eyes
posted Jun 06