Utah-based surf-rock band The New Electric Sound is producing their self-titled debut album at the prestigious June Audio Recording Studio, the Utah studio that produced acclaimed albums for artists such as Neon Trees, Fictionist and The Moth and The Flame. The album will be a full-length blend of vintage surf-rock sounds of the 50s and 60s (à la Buddy Holly, Dick Dale and The Surfaris) and more modern, indie rock styles.
We are scheduled to record our first full-length album on the 5th of March. We could really use your help raising money to cover the cost of recording and producing the album.
Our LAST SHOW until our album is finished!
COME SEE THIS AMAZING SHOW this wednesday as we shall be on hiatus recording our first album for the next month or so. :)
Come see Ryan Darton of (Kid Theodore)!!! His new material is blow your mind awesomeness.
Thanks to VinylSea for writing such a wonderful article about us!
Scott Vance is leading me through a maze.
We are weaving through small rooms and doorways to find somewhere to sit so a mini-interview can begin. Scott and I met officially five minutes before this moment, after I had just seen he and his band — The New Electric Sound— carry out an excellent show at a venue called Sammy's. Sammy's is a burger joint and music venue hybrid, famous for their pie and cupcake shakes. It's the only true music venue in my new tiny college town, and I was more than pleased to discover that the bands that play it are truly on-point. My thirst for good live music is going to be quenched while I'm here, I realized, and it was Scott's band that made me have that realization.
Scott finally takes me into a very cold room that is storage for food and also an office. It's bare and unkempt with a desk in one corner, but it's away from the roar of people and has a couch. It will do just fine.
As we sit down, Scott — who is lead vocals and guitar — admits to me with a smile that this is the only time he's truly gotten to relax all day. They traveled four hours or so from Provo, Utah to be here tonight… and I think everyone was grateful they came. His comment makes him sound like a seasoned musician to me, but all things considered, he isn't really. He and his band have only been playing shows together since September.
This is surprising because the band truly is polished. With a groovy surfer-rock sound that is at times almost borderline Buddy Holly, they are quite unique. They still have the grit of rock and roll, with a beat that successfully made me dance, but somewhere underneath it all is swirl of 50's influence that is sure to put them on the map. They even surprised the audience when one of their songs reached the breakdown and Scott began a fluid rap — this comes from his background in making hip-hop music. All of this together proved to me that they certainly have the potential to shake up the music world.
Not only do they sound fifties-influenced, but they look it too. Most of the members were raised first on a base of jazz, but grew to appreciate the 50's and 60's eras. As a result, they're a mixture of pompadour hairdo's and thick-rimmed glasses, cardigans over button-up shirts and sharp looking shoes. Their appearance adds to their charming personalities, and overall helps put their music into focus. It's a good mix.
They're a charismatic group who shine on stage, with a sound that is greater than they give themselves credit for. They've got humor and wit, smiles and shaking hips, and the ability to transport you to another time and place while still keeping you grounded in the present. I'm already a huge fan and absolutely look forward to them progressing. I know they are going to do just that.
Keep an eye out for them, ladies and gentlemen… and in the meantime, lend an ear. I can guarantee they'll get your toes tapping and make the rest of the world melt away. And with our days often full of stress and complications, could you ask for much more than that?
I don't think so either. Dig in, friends!
-Ashley Jane (Vinyl Sea)
Watch this short Clip from last Friday's show at Sammys Rexburg to find out.
Anything can happen at a New Electric Sound show!
wondrous night of free music at Sammy's Rexburg.
You'll not soon regret it!
We are Releasing a split EP this Friday! It will feature The New Electric Sound, Tighty Willis and the Friends Forever Band, Back Chat, and Lynn Damien. Everyone on the EP plus
Bus People will be playing at Muse Music Cafe this Friday.
Come to the show, and pick up a fresh new album!
Saturday November 19th from 5-8:30 PM, BYU Wilkinson Center Ballroom and Terrace. Tickets are $5 before Saturday and $7 at the door.
Did I mention we have cool stickers? Well we do! Come and we'll give you some. :)
Thanks again to Sam and everyone who came out and supported us!!!
For our Halloween show at Muse Music Cafe, The New Electric Sound dressed up as punk rockers from various times in history. We sure had a spooktacular Halloween!!! Here's some snaps of the show.
Thanks to every one who came out to the show!
Thanks to Eric Call, we've got some great pictures from our show in Rexburg, last Friday.
Check em out!
We apologize for the terrible audio quality, but it's the best we've got of the show.
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!!!
What's so great about a concert at Sammy's in Rexburg? Watch this short promo vid and find out!
PS: If you wear a spooky Halloween costume to the show, you may join us on stage at a time we feel is appropriate.
We get a Promo shout out for tonights show in the RexburgUpdate.
Check the vid!
Check out Urban Media for more dope episodes about local hip-hop and such!
We have a concert at Sammy's in Rexburg, Idaho on October 21st! It will be a FREE show, with doors opening at 8PM. We will be playing with a great band, "Radio Broadcast". This will be our first show since the formation of the group 2 months ago. If you happen to be in Rexburg on the 21st, you wont find anything better to do with your friday night! Although that may not be saying much.