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List of Bands that Should Be on MFT But Are Not, Yet!
Replied Oct. 30, 2009
List of Bands that Should Be on MFT But Are Not, Yet!
Replied Oct. 26, 2009
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New Lines of Nazca Christmas EP - Throw Up The Sash!
The boys of winter return for a heartwarming jaunt through the festive country. Beginning with a personal message from the band to all it's loyal fan club members, this collection sparkles with new soon-to-be-classics and old gems, dusted off and distorted. Maybe not for kids, but for kids at heart.
Download it here!
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Download it here!
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Posted on November 23, 2009 at 5:45pm —
Tin Lounge, Din, Gravelbed, Lines of Nazca, SoulPaint, Master Blaster, The Magical Attraction of Booty!
I've been uploading a bunch of music from my archive I think is relevant to this community on MFT.
Here's the rundown:
A whole buncha Tin Lounge stuff, now chronologically organized by album. Pretty much everything.
http://www.musicalfamilytree.com/band/tin_lounge
Din
http://www.musicalfamilytree.com/band/din
The first two Lines of Nazca albums:… Continue
Here's the rundown:
A whole buncha Tin Lounge stuff, now chronologically organized by album. Pretty much everything.
http://www.musicalfamilytree.com/band/tin_lounge
Din
http://www.musicalfamilytree.com/band/din
The first two Lines of Nazca albums:… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 5:42pm — 2 Comments
Lowercase m - Anthology
is now up on MFT.
Lowercase m performed and recorded around Indianapolis throughout the mid 1990s. Their harmonious vocal sound and acoustic instrumentation delighted singer/songwriter fans throughout the area. Their folksy style augmented the alternative cover songs they interpreted, as well as their own catchy originals. They often performed at The Outback, The Patio, and Cafe Angst, and were monthly regulars at the Village Idiot, as well as performing live on local radio several times.
Pres… Continue
Lowercase m performed and recorded around Indianapolis throughout the mid 1990s. Their harmonious vocal sound and acoustic instrumentation delighted singer/songwriter fans throughout the area. Their folksy style augmented the alternative cover songs they interpreted, as well as their own catchy originals. They often performed at The Outback, The Patio, and Cafe Angst, and were monthly regulars at the Village Idiot, as well as performing live on local radio several times.
Pres… Continue
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:25pm — 3 Comments
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The boys of winter return for a heartwarming jaunt through the festive country. Beginning with a personal message from the band to all it's loyal fan club members, this collection sparkles with new soon-to-be-classics and old gems, dusted off and di…
The boys of winter return for a heartwarming jaunt through the festive country. Beginning with a personal message from the band to all it's loyal fan club members, this collection sparkles with new soon-to-be-classics and old gems, dusted off and di…
No problem! I'll get more up as I find time. :)
Awesome! Thanks so much Matt for getting these bands on the site, really filled some big holes from the 1990s Indy scene.
I've been uploading a bunch of music from my archive I think is relevant to this community on MFT.
Here's the rundown:
A whole buncha Tin Lounge stuff, now chronologically organized by album. Pretty much everything.
http://www.musicalfamilytree.co…
I've been uploading a bunch of music from my archive I think is relevant to this community on MFT.
Here's the rundown:
A whole buncha Tin Lounge stuff, now chronologically organized by album. Pretty much everything.
http://www.musicalfamilytree.co…
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- What Instrument(s) Do You Play
- Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums, Voice, DJ, Other
- About Me
- I make compositions using any instrument I can get my hands on, samples and found sounds. I love creating film scores, bits of interesting noises, sound collages, techno, pop, punk, jazz, rock, classical and folk music, etc.
I have also produced many bands & artists over my career as a musician. I currently operate a recording studio out of the Stutz Building in downtown Indy.
Fact is, I just love sounds. Even if they’re not organized, or actual songs, or even pleasant. I like the contrast of textures, the impact of dynamics, the sweetness of melody and the vibrational math of harmonies. I like to break sounds down and reconstruct them into something new.
- What bands are you or have you been in?
- Lines of Nazca - Instrument: Guitar, Vocals
M. Sommers Solo Work - Instrument: Everything
A.W.O.L. - Instrument: Guitar
African Sleeping Sickness - Instrument: Guitar
Dr. Zhivago's Forehead - Instrument: Guitar, Vocals
GoJaM - Instrument: Everything
Grapefrute - Instrument: Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Hot Donuts - Instrument: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Jeez O' Pete - Instrument: Guitar, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals
Lowercase m - Instrument: Drums
Madman in the Woods - Instrument: Guitar, Vocals
Matt & Mike's Bizarre Musical Experiments - Instrument: Everything
Oyster - Instrument: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Programming
Psychic Disciples - Instrument: Guitar
Magical Attraction of Booty! - Instrument: Guitar, Programming
Mind Altering Substances - Instrument: Guitar, Keyboards
Tin Lounge - Instrument: Bass
Steak Sauce - Instrument: Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Similar Differences - Instrument: Guitar
Serum 114 - Instrument: Guitar
- What city are you from?
- Indianapolis
- Original Hometown
- Kokomo
- Website:
- http://www.mattsommers.com
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 12:39pm on August 24, 2008,
Ron Mckibben said… - Hey Matt. I just joined this site. Send an invite if you will. later.
- At 11:54pm on July 27, 2008,
DougHochstedler said… - Hey Matt -
I'm in town until Friday - shoot me an email at doughochstedler@yahoo.com and I'll make arrangements to get you these pics.
- At 9:23am on June 15, 2008,
David Brooks said… - Thanks a lot for your comment, Matt. I wish I could be there too. Thanks for videotaping it. It will be a great addition to your site. I look forward to seeing it and I will be there tonight in spirit.
- At 9:14pm on June 11, 2008,
old gregg said… - holla!!!
- At 10:29am on June 2, 2008,
Shenka said… - Hey!! Hope everything is going well with you and Paige!! Hopefully I'll see you guys soon. It's just been very crazy lately...
Shan
- At 8:58pm on May 22, 2008,
Linda Howard said… - Let's get together the weekend of the benefit - send me your # again, can't find it. Did you see Karen's pictures? Wow.
- At 5:06pm on May 13, 2008,
Linda Howard said…
- Yeah, I´m at my parents now. I´ll e-mail you my # here (no cell phone!) and maybe we can hook up...
- At 3:06pm on May 13, 2008,
Christie [Tolley] Williams said… - And you, darlin. My bf is not the sentimental type, and doesn't see why this fucks with me so hard - but it does, and tomorrow's hugfest (a more appropriate word considering this is LP we're talking about, yes?) will be oh SO comforting.
- At 2:49pm on May 13, 2008,
Jason Hendrickson said… - I'd love to, but, I have young 'uns to feed and shelter. And this contract won't be done for another week at least. I'll be there in spirit.
- At 8:52pm on May 12, 2008,
nora said… - Hi Matt,
Your b&w photo of LonPaul is beautiful. Would you be willing to share it with NUVO? If so can you mail me the jpeg at noraspitz@gmail.com There is a crazy deadline of Tuesday morning at 8:00. Thanks,
Nora
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I need to write a blog totally marginalizing vinyl. I'll get to work on that ;) Seriously, good piece. I need to find my way back to vinyl - I need to convince my wife to let me set up the turntable in the living room again.
My family still had 78's and a record player that would play 'em when I grew up in the '50's. My father had big band, Beethoven, country, all kind of things. My mother worked at the RCA plant that made records in Indianapolis, when she left to have…
I've had a vinyl influence since I was alive. I am grateful my father had a record player and that he would actually use it. I think there is something unique in a medium that takes so much to slow down and truly appreciate it for what it's worth. W…
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I know, I'm on some sort of nostalgia trip these days while running a Web agency. Everything balances out. That's kinda my point. As we go further into the digital realm we have the increased need for a tactile experience.
Jeb, what is it with you and outmoded technology?
I kid, I kid!
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