BD+ theSheeks with Killer Whale and Epic Reflexes
“(Their) Performance is a wake-up kick in the face. (Which is to say, it was great.)” KEXP
BD+theSheeks are back with something unexpected on their 2020 EP “Bonair”. Almost for the first time the band delivers lofi-Chillwave and Kraut Rock abstraction with tongue and cheek lyrics. On the previous two albums the band put everything they have into high quality Studio Recordings, but in the last couple of years a different idea has sprung up for this infectious trio, “In some ways this was a natural direction and in some ways it was forced upon us.” BD said of the bands process for the making of Bonair. When Seattle native Branden Daniel made New Orleans, LA his new home in 2019, the band had to collaborate and record remotely from across the country. A darker side emerged. All the garage DIY grit that has been the backbone of the band’s sound remains, with some synth and coy cleverness taking over on these 4 tracks. Bonair broadens the band’s sound but just as with any successful abstract art there’s no question of it’s intent.https://bdandthesheeks.bandcamp.com
This is a band that entirely encompasses the beauty of laying back. They have a unique vision that subtly welcomes you into their colorful rhythms and rock n roll daydreams. They create a space that invites you in, tells you to make yourself at home.
https://killerwhalemusic.bandcamp.com
Epic Reflexes began as a bedroom recording project singer/guitarist Brad Bartee concocted as a way to kill time while attending film school. After self-releasing a string of inspired lofi rock albums that showcase his talent for melody and lyrical storytelling, drummer Rene Duplantier convinced Bartee to form a band around the project. With Duplantier behind the kit, Sean Weber playing bass, and Adam Vizier on keys, Epic Reflexes has been able to achieve the robust and dynamic sound often hinted at on the early LPs.
https://epicreflexes.bandcamp.com