single 3 off EMEFE's album out May 5.
produced & written by EMEFE.
preorder available at www.emefemusic.com

dream your life away

the one

single 2 off EMEFE's album out May 5.
produced & written by EMEFE.
preorder available at www.emefemusic.com

come back to me

sun spat

from EMEFE's self-titled full-length album

www.emefe.bandcamp.com

sun spat

single 1 off EMEFE's album out May 5.
produced & written by EMEFE.
preorder available at www.emefemusic.com


same thing

summer

introduction

come back to me (reprise)

IN 2009 EMEFE STARTED IN A BASEMENT. IN 2024 EMEFE RETURNED TO THAT BASEMENT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED. WE ARE SO HAPPY TO SHARE NEW MUSIC WITH YOU AGAIN. THIS SONG IS FOR YOU - OUR LISTENERS - THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING US TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITAR
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, RHODES
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAX, PIANO  
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET 
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE 
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAX 
LOLLISE MBI: SHEKERE 
PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS 
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO 
MIXED BY SHIFTEE 
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND 
COVER ART AND DESIGN BY THE COLLECTED WORKS 
VIDEO AND ANIMATION BY BEN ELLIOT 

⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩

Buy on Bandcamp

FORWARD

EMEFE PRESENTS: THE DIRT
https://ffm.to/emefethedirt

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITARS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, WURLITZER
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS, PERCUSSION
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
LOLLISE MBI: SHEKERE

PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

FOLLOW EMEFE:
WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.EMEFEMUSIC.COM
BANDCAMP: HTTP://WWW.EMEFE.BANDCAMP.COM
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
FACEBOOK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
TIKTOK: HTTP://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@EMEFEMUSIC

THE DIRT

EMEFE PRESENTS: BE NICE
ffm.to/emefebenice

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITARS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: WURLITZER
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
GIANCARLO LUIGGI: SHEKERE
MAYTEANA MORALES: PERCUSSION

PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

FOLLOW EMEFE:
WEBSITE: WWW.EMEFEMUSIC.COM
BANDCAMP: WWW.EMEFE.BANDCAMP.COM
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
TIKTOK: WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@EMEFEMUSIC

BE NICE

EMEFE PRESENTS: BREATHE AND GO
https://ffm.to/emefebreatheandgo

PERFORMED BY:
JAVIER RAMOS: VOCALS, PERCUSSION
CHA RAMOS: VOCALS
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: SYNTH
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE, PIANO, SYNTH BASS
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS, JAS WALTON AND JAVIER RAMOS
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

FOLLOW EMEFE:
WEBSITE: WWW.EMEFEMUSIC.COM
BANDCAMP: WWW.EMEFE.BANDCAMP.COM
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EMEFEMUSIC
TIKTOK: WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@EMEFEMUSIC

BREATHE AND GO

EMEFE PRESENTS: MARS CADET
https://ffm.to/emefemarscadet

PERFORMED BY:
JAS WALTON: SAXOPHONE, PIANO
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITAR
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: SYNTH
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
MICHAEL HARLEN: GUITAR

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY JAS WALTON
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND

VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS
CONTENT EDITING: ROGERS KNOPIK

FOLLOW EMEFE:
WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.EMEFEMUSIC.COM
BANDCAMP: HTTP://WWW.EMEFE.BANDCAMP.COM
INSTAGRAM: HTTP://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/EMEFEMUSIC   
FACEBOOK: HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EMEFEMUSIC 
TIKTOK: HTTP://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@EMEFEMUSIC

MARS CADET

EMEFE PRESENTS: LEFT OVER
ffm.to/emefeforwardlp

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITARS, SYNTHS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, RHODES, UNIVOX
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
DOMENICA FOSSATI: FLUTE
GIANCARLO LUIGGI: SHEKERE
MAYTEANA MORALES: PERCUSSION

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS ARNTZEN
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

LEFT OVER

EMEFE PRESENTS: M&D
ffm.to/emefeforwardlp

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITAR
DOUG BERNS: BASS, GUITAR
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, RHODES
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
DOMENICA FOSSATI: FLUTE, VOCALS
LOLLISE MBI: SHEKERE, VOCALS
HANA WALTON: VIOLIN AND VIOLA

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS ARNTZEN AND DOUG BERNS
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

EMEFE PRESENTS: TURNS
ffm.to/emefeforwardlp

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITARS, SYNTHS
DOUG BERNS: BASS, PERCUSSION
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, RHODES
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
DOMENICA FOSSATI: VOCALS
LIZZIE LIEBERSON: VOCALS
LOLLISE MBI: VOCALS
CHA RAMOS: VOCALS

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS ARNTZEN
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

TURNS

EMEFE PRESENTS: AFTERWORD
ffm.to/emefeforwardlp

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, PIANO
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA, RHODES
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
EVAN ARNTZEN: CLARINET
LEIF ARNTZEN: TRUMPET
DOMENICA FOSSATI: FLUTE
GIANCARLO LUIGGI: SHEKERE
HANA WALTON: VIOLIN AND VIOLA

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS ARNTZEN, JAS WALTON AND DOUG BERNS
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

AFTERWORD

EMEFE PRESENTS: FAST BUMP
ffm.to/emefeforwardlp

PERFORMED BY:
MILES FRANCIS: DRUMS, GUITARS, SYNTHS
DOUG BERNS: BASS
JAKE PINTO: FARFISA
JAVIER RAMOS: CONGAS
JAS WALTON: TENOR SAXOPHONE
JACKIE COLEMAN: TRUMPET
AANI KISSLINGER: TROMBONE
LYNN LIGAMMARI: BARITONE SAXOPHONE
LOLLISE MBI: SHEKERE
MAYTEANA MORALES: PERCUSSION

PRODUCED BY MILES FRANCIS
WRITTEN BY MILES FRANCIS ARNTZEN
RECORDED AT SYNTHIA STUDIO, NYC
MIXED BY SHIFTEE
MASTERED BY CHRIS GEHRINGER AT STERLING SOUND
VIDEO AND ANIMATION: BEN ELLIOT
ALBUM ART AND LOGO: THE COLLECTED WORKS

FAST BUMP

EMEFE: "Confess"
written and recorded by miles arntzen (smilesahead, ASCAP) from nov 2014-jan 2015
written and recorded at cornelia street
mixed & mastered by jacob blumberg at braund studios & mason jar music
features a bass solo by doug berns
background vocals by jas walton, javier ramos, jake pinto & doug
electric guitars by michael harlen & miles
horns played by michael fatum + jas walton
the drums were played live by miles on a DSI Tempest
claps in the outro were recorded by phone at 2 nyc shows in october 2015

any sounds that aren't credited were made by:
MILES ARNTZEN, DOUG BERNS, MICHAEL HARLEN, JAKE PINTO, JAVIER RAMOS, JAS WALTON
aka
EMEFE

i don't say too much / cuz i don't wanna say the wrong thing / and i don't want to tell you lies // you don't care too much / a confession isn't your style / i can tell by your longing eyes // ooh, i stay awake at night / i make believe that i'm not alone / i can finally let myself free / just thought i'd let you know // i always thought i had to confess / i always thought that's what we all do / when i look into your eyes, there is nothing i can hide / so i confess to what i do // i don't swear too much / cuz i don't wanna rile you up / you don't want me to see that side // ooh, but i stay awake at night / i make believe that i'm not alone / i can finally let go, so free / just thought i'd let you know // i always thought i had to confess / i always thought that's what we all do / when i look into your eyes, theres nothing i can hide / so i confess to what i do

copyright 2016

confess

EMEFE: "Torture"
written by miles in june 2015 mostly in lido beach (and cornelia street)
recorded in november 2015 @ cornelia street
mixed & mastered by jacob blumberg @ MJM
the november studio version took a lot from the initial june demo (like the drum sounds)
horns played with such swagger by michael fatum + jas walton
jake pinto had the idea to play those long CZ synth pads during the choruses
electric guitars played by mike harlen & miles
spooky background vocals in the bridge by javier ramos + jas walton

any sounds that aren't credited were made by:
MILES ARNTZEN, DOUG BERNS, MICHAEL HARLEN, JAKE PINTO, JAVIER RAMOS, JAS WALTON
aka
EMEFE

hear the morning break / feel the calm of day, it's okay / remember what you said / before i let you drift away? / cuz i stayed up all night / you left me questioning your nature / well i'd like to know, cuz you threatened me, are you gonna leave? or shall i let it go? // torture, power through the pain / pleasure, this is just the game we play // will you let me learn? / haven't i earned your faith? / well something's got to give / i cannot live with the heartache / well i'd like to know, who'd you go to see, are you feeling free? // torture, power through the pain / pleasure, this is just the game we play // torture, relish in the pain / power, take pleasure in the games we play

copyright 2016

torture

EMEFE: "Time"
written by miles arntzen in sept 2014 in hamilton ontario, manhattan financial district, southold long island, cornelia street
recorded by miles at cornelia street in jan-feb 2016
mixed + mastered by jacob blumberg at MJM
features a guitar solo by mike harlen
congas and *CLACK*s by javier ramos + miles
background vocals by jake pinto, doug berns, jas and javier
prominent synth on this one is casio SA20
bridge melody played on pitched/distorted bass by doug

any sounds that aren't credited were made by:
MILES ARNTZEN, DOUG BERNS, MICHAEL HARLEN, JAKE PINTO, JAVIER RAMOS, JAS WALTON
aka
EMEFE

i'm letting you let go / i'm giving up control / you're on a different road / they carried you away / i feel your doubtful soul / feel you question all i know / it's time for you to go / did you enjoy your stay? // i'll let you teach me everything / everything that's meant to be / so change me, unchain me / change me until i lose track of... // time: you cannot chase it, it will outrun you every time / you cannot fight it, cuz it will knock you out // but unstoppable you go / fading fast into the fold / do i move thru life too slowly / we will see in the end // i'll let you teach me everything / everything that's meant to be / so change me, unchain me / change me until i lose track of... // time: you cannot chase it, it will outrun you every time / you cannot fight it, cuz it will knock you out

copyright 2016

time

EMEFE: "Don't Wanna Know"
written + recorded by miles arntzen initially in nov 2014 & then finished in march 2016
written + recorded at cornelia street (lyrics were finished at in airport in casablanca)
mixed & mastered by jacob blumberg at braund studios & MJM
features shared lead vocals between miles & doug berns
features guitar cameos by deen anbar
tenor and bari saxes slayed by jas walton
the lead synth sound is the CZ1000 played by jake pinto (mixed with the MS20)

any sounds that aren't credited were made by:
MILES ARNTZEN, DOUG BERNS, MICHAEL HARLEN, JAKE PINTO, JAVIER RAMOS, JAS WALTON
aka
EMEFE

i, i don't want to be your valentine / i don't want you to think you are mine / now don't get the wrong idea / but sometime this love's got to disappear // while i was forgetting the past, i forgot my future / you say this time ain't like the last, but you've got to learn // i, i see your words floating by / without you baby, i would die / now don't get the wrong idea / but i see a future i cannot bear // i don't want to know, i don't want to see if you are gonna carry me // we've got two feet in the past, reaching to the future / you said this time ain't like the last but we've got to learn // i don't want to know! i don't want to know! i don't want to know! // we've got two feet in the past, begging for a future / you know this ain't gonna last, it's time to shut it all down / i don't want to know! i don't want to know! i don't want to know!

copyright 2016

don't wanna know

EMEFE: "Let's Talk"
written by miles arntzen in june 2015 in denver (finished at cornelia street)
recorded at cornelia street by miles initially in june 2015 (then finished in march 2016)
mixed & mastered by jacob blumberg at Braund & MJM
some key background vocals by jas walton & michael harlen
outro synth bass in the MS20 played by miles
congas on the outro by javier ramos

any sounds that aren't credited were made by:
MILES ARNTZEN, DOUG BERNS, MICHAEL HARLEN, JAKE PINTO, JAVIER RAMOS, JAS WALTON
aka
EMEFE

i want to lay you down / after i shut off the lights / and talk about your childhood tonight / there's nowhere we're supposed to be / we've got infinite time / let's unpack your insecurities and mine // don't hold back any part of you / show me where your troubles lie / i'm ready to help, i'll be here all night / we're gonna be alright // let's talk, talk about our love, open up our hearts / your heart, i'll break down its walls / talk until the sun comes up // i want to make no mistake / every word you say / i will listen until the break of day / no such thing as coming on strong / tell me your regrets / the fights that you wish you could forget // don't hold back any part of you / show me where your troubles lie / i'm ready to help, i'll be here all night / we're gonna be alright // let's talk, talk about our love, open up our hearts / your heart, i'll break down its walls / talk until the sun comes up // let's talk, talk about our love, i'll figure you out / your heart / tell me how you feel / open up and let yourself go

copyright 2016

let's talk

On December 21st, 2009, EMEFE played their first show. On August 19th, 2016, EMEFE played their final show.

Produced by Miles Arntzen & Dan Knobler 
Recorded live at the Emerging Music Festival in Bryant Park, NYC on August 19th, 2016 by Dan Knobler 
Assistant engineers: Matt Porter and Peter Knobler 
Mixed and mastered by Dan Knobler at Goosehead Palace in Nashville, TN 

Performed by EMEFE and friends: 
Miles Arntzen - drums, vocals 
Doug Berns - bass, vocals 
Jas Walton - tenor saxophone, vocals 
Jake Pinto - keyboards, vocals 
Michael Harlen - electric guitar 
Javier Ramos - acoustic & electronic percussion, vocals 
Jacob Sunshine - electric guitar 
Nick Kokkinis - shekere 
Domenica Fossati - woodblock, flute 
Ray Mason - trombone 
Billy Aukstik - trumpet 
Tyler Kaneshiro - trumpet 
Morgan Price - baritone saxophone 
with special guest Leif Arntzen - trumpet (on Sayulita) 

All songs written by Miles Arntzen (smilesahead, ASCAP) 
except: 
Stutter & Sun Spat written by Jas Walton (Mo Boogie Music, ASCAP) 
CB2M Intro written by Miles Arntzen & Jas Walton 

This album is dedicated to: 
The fans, who consistently surprised and energized us with their spirit; 
Our friends, who stuck with us and motivated us along the way; 
The band members, past and present, who fed the spirit of this band with their unbelievable creativity; 
Our families, who supported us without fail since day 1. 

Thank you to Dan Knobler for believing in us since the beginning and recording the best live album ever. Side thank you to the Mason Jar Music collective (particularly Jacob Blumberg, Jon Seale) for your support since the early days. 

Thank you to Dan Fishman and the Bryant Park crew for facilitating such a wonderful concert. 

Special thank you to Carrie Crowell, Erik Braund, and Stephen Tolve.

Oh, That's What It Is (live)

Sun Spat (live)

Europe (live)

The One (live)

Do Your Dance (live)

Recorded at Mason Jar Music in Brooklyn, Good Future features nine original and hard-hitting tracks, with guest vocal appearances by Chico Mann and Gabriel Garzon-Montano. Good Future is a powerful statement by a powerful band—it is a refreshing and energetic mixture of afrobeat, funk, soul and rock, all fused together to form the irresistible EMEFE sound. The music sounds like a band that is excited and ready to make listeners forget their worries and dance. After listening to all 9 tracks, through every horn solo, every group chant and every drum breakdown, you can't deny that EMEFE exists to bring a Good Future to everybody within earshot. 

Download of the full album comes with the digital version of the CD booklet!
credits
released 06 July 2012 
Produced by Miles Arntzen and Dan Knobler 
www.emefemusic.com 

Miles Arntzen: drums, percussion 
Jas Walton: tenor saxophone 
Christian Anderson: baritone saxophone 
Ray Mason: trombone 
Michael Fatum: trumpet 
Jake Pinto: Hammond organ, Farfisa, Wurlitzer 
Deen Anbar: guitar 
Davy Levitan: guitar 
Doug Berns: bass 
Javier Ramos: congas, percussion 

Lead trumpet on tracks 1 and 2, additional tpt on tracks 4, 9: Billy Aukstik 
Vocals on track 3: Chico Mann, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Luna 
Garzón-Montano, EMEFE 
Vocals on track 4: Phoebe Ryan, Jon Seale, EMEFE 
Vocals on track 5: Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Le'Asha Julius, Luna 
Garzon-Montano, George Ross, EMEFE 
Jawbone/ancient Pakistani bell on track 5: Dan Knobler 
Pure Evil on track 5: CZ1000 
Additional keys (Casiotone, Hammond organ), sogo drum, shekere, 
guitars on track 6 part 1: Miles Arntzen 
Vocals on track 8: Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Le'Asha Julius, Luna Garzón-Montano, George Ross, EMEFE 

Tracks 2, 5, 7, 9 written by Miles Arntzen (smilesahead music, ASCAP) 
Tracks 1, 4, 6 written by Miles Arntzen & Jas Walton (Boogie Mo Music, ASCAP) 
Track 3 written by Miles Arntzen, Jas Walton & Marcos Garcia (Emma Lulu Music, BMI) 
Track 8 written by Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Miles Arntzen & Jas Walton 
Track 4 contains words from an Ewe traditional song entitled "Ewo na do do" 

All songs performed by EMEFE 
Produced by Miles Arntzen & Dan Knobler 
Recorded and mixed by Dan Knobler at Mason Jar Music in Brooklyn, NY (masonjarmusic.com) 
Assistant engineer: Phoebe Holiday Ryan 
Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtletone Studios, NYC 
Original album artwork: Nick Kokkinis 
All songs copyright 2012

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