Rehearsal and merriment, 2010.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010Three tracks for free download
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Enjoy and share. (Right-click each track to download.)
Where to practice?
Friday, September 25th, 2009Not much news lately. Having finished the demo, we were eager to work on some new songs. Started back at the rehearsal studio only to learn that they were closing their doors! It’s astonishing how slim are the pickin’s of band rehearsal spaces in Philadelphia. We found a stopgap, but the tiny space, dorm room smell, and dangerous, pre-war elevators are ‘costly’.
At least they answer the phone (more than can be said for most rehearsal spaces in Philly).
Demo songs are here!
Monday, July 6th, 2009We hope you like what you hear. Live in Philadelphia, Lancaster, or anywhere in between and want to hear us play? Leave a comment and let us know. We are actively seeking gigs and we want to play for you!
Lyrics for the forthcoming tracks
Monday, May 18th, 2009Nicola decided to reveal lyrics to the demo tracks we are mixing. Might come in handy when you actually listen to the song. Soon. Really, really soon. (more…)
Eight songs on the way
Friday, May 15th, 2009The demo recording sessions yielded eight songs, which we are now mixing. We will post a few for your consideration asap. In the meantime, here are the final song titles:
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Muscle Car
A Little Rain
Just Say When
The Expert at the Table
Camper
You Lie You Lie
Map in Hand
Recording Progress
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Recording Setup at Ant's Studio
Basic tracks are recorded. Bass and guitar hard at work this past weekend. Listened to first trial mix. Vocals coming soon.
Laying down the first tracks
Friday, February 20th, 2009Last weekend we spent an afternoon engineering the nascent recording studio at Ant’s. We mic’d the drums, routed cables, and set up a headphone mix. Nic took some pictures of the set up. We still have some work to do but—I am happy to say—we will finally be laying down some tracks this Sunday. It’s going to feel so good to ‘commit’ these songs—some of which we’ve been playing since late 2007.
Where’s the music?
Monday, January 26th, 2009With the name change signaling our redoubled efforts to ‘get serious’, the not-quite-ready-for-prime-time rehearsal recordings that we used to post here seem out of place. We are however actively working on a demo and on securing a couple more shows. Check back here or subscribe to the RSS feed to stay hip to our gig schedule and new music.
Hello, world!
Monday, January 5th, 2009Smiles, Everyone is the new moniker of the Philadelphia-Lancaster band known formerly and briefly as Drink the Long Draught.
An artist, a scientist, a writer, and a miscreant merge to form an original sound, danceably pop without losing the rough edge of indy-rock. At times high in energy while also exploring a more soulful side, the quartet’s 80’s influence is present yet subtle as they pull from various musical genres to create original music that remains relevant as they tread wisely over cliches.
Formerly Drink the Long Draught, Oyos Negros. Formerly The Expendables. Featuring members of The Fontanelles; Gross Mojo; Plastron; Solid for Sixty; Skirt; Napalm Sunday; Luster; Moans, Mumbles & Whines; and many more! And now introducing some long-awaited new material.
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