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New Secret Machines Video - "Atomic Heels"

theajaysharma — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:42:37 +0000

No secret, Benjamin Curtis has pushed on to dreamier pastures with his excellent new project School Of Seven Bells. Choosing to make music with the Deheza twins instead of his own brother, Brandon, has been a good decision for his art, although we're left to assess how its effected Secret Machines, who continue manufacturing their psych/prog/rock/whathaveyou with the other Curtis, Ben Garza and replacement guitarist Phil Karnats on the recently released Secret Machines LP. "Atomic Heels" is the collection's first single, now affixed to a neon-hued, flickering video, and at least for this dark-hearted pop burst, things seem alright. It starts with a gothic stomp, loses some steam in the early verses, but eventually builds into a fully realized rocker with a lofty hook, British Invasion backing vocals, and Karnats finding a home in the mesh with pinging, textural guitar lines. When all the parts congeal, it earns its "Atomic" feel. - Source

Secret Machines Announce New LP, Tour

theajaysharma — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:42:07 +0000

There's no other way to put it, so we are just going for it. It's been a long-ass time since we have heard noise from the Secret Machines camp. The band recently freed themselves from their major label obligations, and has teamed up with World's Fair Label Group to self-release - Source

Secret Machines Gear Up for Summer Tour

theajaysharma — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:42:13 +0000

With their third full-length still forthcoming but no one revealing much else about it, Secret Machines will make the wait for the Ten Silver Drops follow-up just a little bit easier with a sizable summer North American tour. - Source

Secret Machines Perform New Tune In Buffalo

theajaysharma — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:42:19 +0000

Enjoy last week's take on 'The Fire Is Waiting' below. A new LP is expected by mid-summer. - Source

Full Online Concerts From Death Cab, White Stripes, Sigur Ros, and More

theajaysharma — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:48:59 +0000

On NPR website, there is a weekly show called All Songs Considered and they have archived several full concerts from artists like Death Cab For Cutie, Secret Machines, My Morning Jacket, White Stripes, Sigur Ros, Interpol and more. I'm listening to the Secret Machines right now and it's stunning. GO NPR!!