The summer of 2010 brought Luis Terreros back to the studio to record his new album Trivialidades, and after almost a year of production, with the collaboration between the stellar cast of artist Terreros, producer Inti Maldonado, engineer Lou Gimenez, drummer Mark Flynn, grammy award winning mixer Pablo Arraya and master enginner Tatsuya Sato from Sterling Sound has resulted in a charismatic set of seven new tracks (six in Spanish, one in English) boasting tight, clean rhythms and rich vocals.

Trivialidades is even more charged with electronic sounds and loads of acoustic and electric guitars than Terreros' first album 'Ecos Lucidos’ and resembles contemporaries like Mexican pop rock band Zoe and canadian Arcade Fire while also carrying heavy nostalgic weight harking back to Spanish rockers like Gustavo Cerati and Babasonicos. Trivialdades is a well worked album dishing out a gumbo of sounds from indie and electric pop to alternative latin rock, all the while comfortably crossing over cultural and generational musical territory, something this team seems to be especially good at doing.

Heels on Fire was born when drummer Ricky Watts and guitarist Scott Johnson began to discuss the prospect of forming a new, mainstream group that would incorporate the sounds of 80s dance music with rock influences such as Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, and the Rolling Stones. At the time, it may have seemed an unlikely notion as both had recently ended projects that were far off from the "dance rock" genre. Watts was the drummer for the Florida-based hard rock band Love & Mayhem. Johnson was the lead singer/guitarist for the Brooklyn-based rock and roll band the Champions of Justice. However, both enjoyed the electronic-infused rock that was becoming prevalent in NYC clubs and felt they knew the right musicians to help them create a unique sound.

Watts and Johnson recruited singer Luis Ramirez, formerly of Love & Mayhem, who was also excited about moving in a new direction. Johnson then approached former Champions of Justice bandmate keyboardist Jonathan Kuhr about joining the project. Kuhr had wanted to stretch his synth and analog-modeling chops and was eager to be in a project where anything could go. Bassist Brendon Clark was the final piece of the puzzle, bringing a strong compositional sense and an eclectic musical taste that offered a whole new flavor to the project.

With the members all in place, the sound that is Heels on Fire began to emerge. Born out of all of their various influences and training, from Trent Reznor to Chick Corea, the band knew that they were creating music that brought something different to the table. Of course it didn't hurt that the members felt an immediate chemistry with each other, and the result of that chemistry is that after playing together for less than a year, the band has taken the city by storm and just released their debut recording, a self-titled EP featuring the songs Freak Out, Note on My Wall, Just Can't Stand (to Lose Myself Again), and Joanne. Visit iTunes or Amazon.com to get your copy!

The Glorious Veins formed near the end of 2007 and hit the scene hard. Within a few months, the band was playing at indie rock venues throughout New York City. The band's sound, with its compelling mix of crooner melodies and post-punk dance grooves, was refined into a ten-track DEMO that they recorded in March of '08. With their demo in hand, The Glorious Veins are gaining momentum and establishing a conspicuous presence in the City. This unique and diverse foursome hail from four entirely different backgrounds spread over three continents. They came together with a mutual appreciation for all kinds of styles and a predilection for blending these influences to create a sound all their own. The band's singer and primary songwriter is Paul Pangman. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Paul showed a love and affinity for music from a very young age. Paul came to New York at the age of 18 to attend Columbia University, where he picked up the guitar and started writing music. In a few years he wrote well over 100 songs but he needed to find a band to play them. Fortunately for him that was all about to change. Paul enjoys a walk in the park, biking and ballet. His special move is the dancing rooster. Matt "howlin" Howels, the guitarist, was born and raised in London, England. He taught himself how to play at age 12 and has been blowing minds with his slashing skills ever since. In the UK, he played with many different bands while in college at Southhampton and in London after graduation. In October of 2007, Matt moved to New York City where he immediately fell into the downtown blues scene before joining The GV's. Matt enjoys lazy afternoons, brunch, and blacksmithing. His special move is the ninja kick. Lee Grasso, the bassist, was born and raised in Connecticut. Originally a guitar player, Lee found himself playing bass for theGV's after they had a line-up change during August of '08. Having an RnB background, Lee's technique and aggression when it comes to playing bass, compliment the bands new and upbeat sound. Lee loves fishing and his special move is the jumping octopus head butt. And last but not least: drummer Wiggy Colmenares. Born and raised in the Philippines, Wiggy started playing the drums in middle school. Music became his passion and he went on to play in many successful Filipino rock bands. He moved to New York City a year ago with his family and now lives in Queens. Wiggy enjoys shadow boxing, dandelions, and keeping secrets. His special move is the kung-fu butterfly combo.

.. The Damn Choir's use of guitar, cello, keyboards, vocals and drums, along with Gordon Robertson's introspective lyrics, create songs that range from meandering and melancholic to pulsing and vengeful.

The Damn Choir began in January of 2009 on a freezing and fated night in Chicago. Gordon Robertson sat slumped at the bar, drowning his post-horrific-break-up dejected self in whiskey and happened to meet cellist Katy Myers. Although at first Myers rejected Robertson's musical advances, eventually she gave in and agreed to give him a chance.

Within weeks the two were musically inseparable and involved in an (arguably unhealthy) co-dependant friendship. After playing for months under the name, "Gordon and Katy," the two recorded an album, re-named the band, and began the journey that would lead them to eventually recruiting Sherri Stouffer on keyboards and vocals, harmonizing along with the vocals of Mel Senftle. The four-piece creates a sound that rises and falls in harmony with the spirit of Robertson's angst-filled lyrics.

"...the patient thrumming of an acoustic guitar, an eloquent co-ed duet that's just off-rhythm enough to raise an eyebrow, and unexpected piano harmonies. The Damn Choir has this formula down pat, but it doesn't sound like a formula—it's more like an approach locals Gordon Robertson and Katy Myers are deeply rooted in."


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