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Artist in Focus
- Annuals, North Carolina
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From North Carolina, this group
consists of a group of talented, long time friends including
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The 3 have been part of bands
together for over seven years. Recent new members of the band include -
This multi-talented group cannot
be typecast in the lineup however; members often switch instruments live
and in studio and offer input in the way of samples, vocals and
percussion creating what might be called a musical commune. Their debut
record, Be He Me is out on Ace Fu Records.
Annuals have a sophisticated and
layered sound that belies the age of twenty-year-old lead singer and
songwriter, Adam Baker. From the vocals, which alternate between sweet and
otherworldly to loud shouts of glee, to the mammoth guitar explosions and
strange indiscernible noises, Annuals infuse their music with an array of
intense emotions.
As young as they are, Annuals draws influences from a diverse range of
artists such as Mike Patton, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Radiohead, the
Beatles, Hank Williams Sr., Bjork and Aphex Twin. The mixing of styles, from
electronic to folk to rock results in a totally singular sound. Reminiscent
of high drama acts such as Arcade Fire and Sufjan Stevens, this musical
collective appeals to both experimental and pop fans who appreciate
well-produced material and astounding artistry.
* annualsmusic.com
* myspace.com/annuals.
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