The man who is Thirty Three Questions ,also known as (33QS), has one sole purpose in mind. To share with you music that  creates a personal and authentic listening experience. Whether that music is created, designed, structured, arranged, DJed, remixed, or found, it truly doesn't matter  as long as he can bring it to you the listener.  So stay, listen and find a song or two that means something to you.  Then listen some more.  

Thirty Tracks band was born in April 2011
, when the components Marco Casavola on the electric guitar, Alessandro Gerini on the voice and blues harp, Roberto Lapucci on the bass guitar and Andrea Sciarra on drum, coming from different musical experiences, found themselves united thanks to a deep passion for the "Devil's Music".
So they started to propose and electric and modern set, ispired by great names as Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey Band, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Sheperd and Jonny Lang.

So they recorded their first live studio session.

In november 2012, Matteo Bruni joined the group on the keyboards, and in January 2013 with the entrance of the vocalists Lucilla Fossi and Lisa Graps the band was finally formed.

Acquired a new, whole sound, Thirty Tracks have recorded their second live studio session on the Musikalmente Studio's in April 2013. Good Listening.

In May 2013 Tommaso Cecconi take the place of  Matteo Bruni on keyboards. 

Blues Bless You

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I “Thirty Tracks” nascono nell’aprile 2011, quando i componenti Marco Casavola alla chitarra, Alessandro Gerini alla voce e armonica, Roberto Lapucci al basso e Andrea Sciarra alla batteria, provenienti da esperienze musicali piuttosto diverse si scoprono però accomunati da una passione ormai decennale nei confronti della “musica del diavolo” .
Propongono quindi un set elettrico che è un omaggio ai più grandi nomi del genere; da Stevie Ray Vaughan a Jeff Healey Band , fino ad artisti più recenti come John Mayer e Joe Bonamassa.
Registrano così la loro prima demo presso il "SonicStudio" e cominciano ed esibrisi in diversi locali della realtà musicale toscana.

A novembre 2012 fa il suo ingresso alle tastiere Matteo Bruni ed a gennaio 2013 la formazione è finalmente completa con l'ingresso delle vocalists Lucilla Fossi e Lisa Graps.

A Maggio 2013 Tommaso cecconi subentra a Matteo Bruni alle tastiere.
I Thirty Tracks acquisiscono così un sound più completo; registrando a fine Aprile 2013 presso il Musikalmente Studio il loro secondo live EP.

Alex Rainer - vocals, guitars, flutes (@jordasz)
Tom Carter - bass, electronics (@jehosephat-zorobabel)
Adam Dupaski - drums (@lethatechnique)

Slow Codes is music full of personality and contrast, with an extensive discography that reveals beautifully balanced soundscapes.  There is a life story told through art.  Thematic twists and turns dare to be dissonant, yet stay sincere throughout.  In listening, we hear a presence and sense of self that paints a portrait from an artist who knows that what they do is meant to be. It’s a production and possession conducted with all of their being. Despite a prolific repertoire, there is continuity through songs to tell tales straight from the heart.  There may be no purer expression than that, regardless of medium.

 

The honest vulnerability and aggression of Slow Codes is equal parts private journal entry and formal production.  It is impossible to talk about the person without the music.  Almost entirely self produced and performed, Dustin layers his vocals over loops, samples, synths, guitar, bass, and drums to weave a narrative of shadowed beauty.  Shyness is heard in frequently filtered vocals, the tool to expose a devil may care attitude full of deeper thoughts and feelings.  He pursues his vision of expression, and seems hellbent on achieving release through music.  

 

Slow Codes has a wide variety of inspiration and influences.  Dustin professes his admiration for the work of Bowie and Visconti, but sonically stays true to jilted, post-modern guns a la Trent Reznor, Marilyn Manson, or Maynard James Keenan.  From Slow Codes extensive repertoire, you hear many strains. Radiohead, Deftones, Massive Attack, Portishead, The Pixies, Rammstein, Sneaker Pimps, Depeche Mode, INXS, Duran Duran, Joy Division, Linkin Park, The Beastie Boys, Butthole Surfers, Primus, KMFDM, Bauhaus, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, The Cult, Killing Joke, Revolting Cocks, Gwar, Siouxie, Placebo, The Tea Party, Our Lady Peace, The Chemical and/or Dust Brothers, Rob Dougan, Stabbing Westward, and so many more others subtly or unconsciously manifested. 

 

There is a signature and underlying sound, formings a natural pocket of frequent experimentation where Dustin feels most at home.  It also reveals a contradictory and complex soul, upon closer inspection.  There are oppositional themes of lightness and dark, humour and despair, or speed and pacing.  The ability to explore these dualities signifies musical maturity.  Often brutal synth riffs and pulsing industrial drums round out vast wall-of-sound choruses, with a sense of space to complement engaged intensity.  The songs are progressively arranged and thoughtful.  Collaborators include his friends as frequently as professional musicians, easily adapting to his egoless approach.

 

Slow Codes is inseparable from Dustin as an artist, and a shining example of a passion project.  A labour of love, a way to create, and full of confessional overtones as if reading another’s diary.  Dustin is not scared to share, if you’re willing to listen.  His is a fusion of melancholy and deep personal expression, juxtaposing gothic noir with lighter levity.  While seemingly serious, there’s also sneaky humour to be found throughout which further endears one to his persona.  Make no mistake -  this is a rare and precious trait.  Essential in an era obsessed with disposable and plastic over-productions, this is a living rebellion through personal music that means something.  Dustin inspires those who would be prolific in their own way.  It is an ongoing, living testament that was already adjusted to a world turned upside down.  Perfect for us as imperfect people.

Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist.  MTV's World of Jenks, The Fighter, Those Who Know Before It Happens.

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