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Filter U.S. Recordings
Released: November 15, 2005 |
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The Films
Within some kind of whirlwind cyclone that began momentum roughly 24 months ago in their hometown of Denver, Colorado and finally set down in Charleston, South Carolina, The Films have arrived none the worse for wear & tear. A quartet of high school friends --these kids were alright-- playing in various groups and incarnations that would eventually recombine until they found themselves playing in each other’s band at the same time. Make sense? It will.
The Films began to take their hobby a bit more seriously when after several months of touring the southeast, the local indie kids and college pre-dropouts began filling the clubs they were playing on a regular basis. The band had managed to build a reputation as a live attraction fueled by post-pubescent, pure adrenal energy and attitude noticeably different to the usual collegiate jamband fare making the beer rounds. They figured they’d found a place to “fit in,” thanks to Charleston’s underexposed own happening music/art subculture. Ready or not, The Films were building a fan base, one show at a time. The idea was to mash clever lyrical wordplay with memorable melodies that recall the time-honored passion of classic 60’s pure pop with 80’s new wavelengths but with their own modern sense of style and sensibility. They were looking for something that sounded both familiar and brand new at the same time. The carefully/carelessly brewed result is a rock & roll hybrid for a new millennium that pays respect to their record collections stocked with Elvis Costello, The Pixies, The Smiths, The Zombies, Weezer, The Kinks, and something called The White Album, just to name the things you’ve heard of.
The Films take an informed stand that occasionally may include a loving glance back while taking giant steps with a wink of their collective eye towards the future. Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Michael Trent insists, “We have no interest in sounding retro but there are definitely influences you’ll recognize. We like songs that will stay with you and that have something to say. We’re constantly looking for that perfect combination.”
Armed with a set of distinctive originals, a pretty damn dazzling live show and modishly attired at that, The Films win over converts of new fans wherever and whenever they play. Word of mouth spread to Warner Bros. Records, which signed The Films earlier this year. The band is currently in preproduction on the major label debut, and the foursome continues a workman-like touring schedule even as they continue to write and perform new material. “We’re thrilled to be in this position,” Trent concludes, “but no matter what happens from here on out, we’re in it for the long haul.”
The Films 3-song Maxi-single is available now on Filter US Recordings.
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