It’s been a while since we had correct photos of the current lineup…
Author Archives: Marconi
December 6, 2011
This Tuesday night, we’ll be playing at Great Scott in Allston, MA with BOBBY and The Loom. This is what BOBBY looks like in their press photo. If you haven’t heard them yet, it will be very worth your while. See you there!
This is the Facebook Event.
You can also preorder tickets.
September 23, 2011
We’ve been out of the game for a while. Michael was asked to be the tour manager for Twin Shadow. Chris needed more time to develop his professional career. We are happy to have had them; we were sad to see them go; we wish them the best. Over the last five months, we’ve regrouped and added guitarist Jason Perry and drummer Jeffrey Walsh to the fold. We’re thrilled to get back to business on this excellent bill. See you there!
Verse Chorus Chorus Chorus…
Been listening to some Gorilla vs. Bear selections at work. A couple choice cuts…
This video is really bad. But the song has seen some serious rotation this last week. Probably because I apparently love the sound of little children pointing and mocking (“Ha-ha! Ha-ha!”).
Also, this one is the jam, even if I had to Google how to type the band’s name…
In case you were wondering, holding down the option and 5 keys makes the infinity symbol. I think you say it “Sleep Over Forever.” Pretty soon all band names will be in Zapf Dingbats. Google has ruined appellations.
(Actually, we’re named after the inventor of the radio and so are a zillion other companies of all sorts all over the globe. Yet, we’re still on the front page of Google when you search for “Marconi.” Go figure.)
Regardless, take note songwriters: drop one verse and sit on the chorus a while, throw a bridge in for good measure wherever you want. It works. Also, female vocalists… Also, wet snares…
Marconi on Bodies of Water
The kind gentlemen at the Bodies of Water blog just wrote this really nice post about our album. We’re very excited about it. Here’s what they had to say…
Boston’s MARCONI released a record called MINUTES TO MANIFEST DESTINY a little while ago. And it is one beautiful pop record. The record is full of crooned melodies, and tongue twisting lyrics draped skillfully over droning repetitive riffs, and the results are stirring. This is majestic pop, at a majestic pace, often with melancholic overtones. Shimmering guitars (and the occasional acoustic (perhaps ukelele) strumming) spread forth throughout the proceedings, recalling MARCONI’s main man, Luke Kirkland’s, former band the wonderful NIGHT RALLY. And it all works. Kirkland’s elastic vocal delivery and flow are very refreshing within the context of the “rock” sounds found on this record. The record’s best track is called “Chaise Lounge”. And it’s a WHOA. Soaring. Constantly shifting chord progression. And then the chorus shows up and knocks you right down. Had that one on repeat for a while. And just when you thought those shimmering guitars have taken a break on this track they show up to close the door on the song. One of the better Boston area releases of the year. See them live soon and pick up this record!
Thanks guys! Our next show is at Great Scott on Thursday, March 24 for Battle House’s record release show. Hope to see you there!
Promo Video for March 24 Show
We filmed this on a three-band glow-golf expedition. Lazer Maze is a winner! Hope to see you all at Great Scott March 24 with Battle House, Amoroso, and Taiwan Typhoon.
March 24, 2011
03.24.11 // Allston, MA // Great Scott
with Battle House (12″ Release), Amoroso, Taiwan Typhoon
March 2, 2011
03.02.11 // Allston, MA // Great Scott
with Smith Westerns, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, DJ Carbo
9PM // $12 // 18+