"Arctic Phantoms” operates as the mission statement for Caverns' third EP, "We Lied." In fact, we titled the EP "We Lied" because this song steps outside of the purely instrumental confines our music has remained in up to this point by incorporating a heavily effected vocal melody and atmospheric synths into the mix. Our drummer, Ross Hurt, programmed glitchy electronic drums to add yet another texture previously absent from our compositions. The beginning of this track might even sound like the work of an entirely different band if it weren’t for Patrick Taylor’s lead piano line, which maintains a continuity between “Arctic Phantoms” and our earlier work. As for the lyrics…we’re not at liberty to discuss them, but if anyone figures out what they are, we’ll give you a free t-shirt.


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Band: http://myspace.com/caverns

Buy it: http://cavernsdc.bandcamp.com



Caverns - Arctic Phantoms

Lead track from the EP We Lied by DC's premiere instrumental rockers Caverns. The full EP can be streamed and bought at http://cavernsdc.bandcamp.com and features 4 tracks including a Frodus cover. RIYL: Mogwai, Dillinger Escape Plan, Frodus

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About Small Sur’s 2010 Bare Black EP

Available July 12, 2010 via Aural Slate Recordings, Small Sur’s latest offering, Bare Black, is mood music at its best. This three-song EP transports the listener into a world occupied by lush drones, heartbreaking melodies, subtle hooks, and carefully crafted, minimalist arrangements. A classic foundation (guitar, bass, piano, and percussion) provides the music’s heartbeat, with sometimes unexpected swells of exquisite texture from banjo, pedal steel, alto saxophone, and cello. Delivered with the fragile sincerity of Nick Drake or Will Oldham, Keal’s tender, haunting vocals remain the centerpiece throughout—his lyrics as steadfast as ever in their evocation of Steinbeck’s realism, Whitman’s over-joyous transcendentalism, and Little Wings’ guru Kyle Field’s child-like wonder.
