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Official Site: www.myspace.com/element57
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Looking for Portland’s Premiere Modern Rock Band? Element57 Answers the Call
Sophomore release, Ripcord fuses modern rock radio-ready songs and a DIY demeanor into an album that finds the perfect musical duality
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Big Show in Portland Saturday night! Let anyone know in Oregon!
We've got an awesome show lined up on
Sat. Aug. 16.
Mt. Tabor Legacy
4811 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR
9p
Element57, Sweety, Pressure Code, Merrill
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Looking for Portland’s Premiere Modern Rock Band? Element57 Answers the Call
Sophomore release, Ripcord fuses modern rock radio-ready songs and a DIY demeanor into an album that finds the perfect musical duality
“It is some of the most memorable music you’ll run into. Element57 has forged a new rock sound for music fans who won’t be disappointed.”-Independent Weekly
In the land of indie, Element57 is the modern rock band Portland, OR has been missing. A 5-piece powerhouse that has been compared to the likes of Velvet Revolver and Audioslave, the band of veteran rockers shows it is up to the task on its sophomore release, Ripcord.
While one can immediately tell that the band’s sound is rooted in early 90’s rock, the songwriting, production and arrangements are clearly living in the here and now. Think Foo Fighters meet Peter Gabriel…on steroids.
Recorded with Sean Norton at his Portland, OR-based studio, Sean Norton Audio Production, Ripcord is one of those rare records filled with the perfect amount of duality. On the one hand, it is chalked full of modern rock radio-ready songs like “20 Minutes,” and “Spinning in All Directions,” and on the other, maintains a darker, DIY demeanor.
From the ever-climbing title track to the driving pulse of “Lifeline,” the band overflows with energy and still meticulously attends to melody and form. Guitar and saxophone rise and fall over a waterfall of sound and a pounding groove. All of this is led by Chris Galyon’s dynamic vocals, which somehow simultaneously conjure up both Peter Gabriel and Chris Cornell.
“We wanted to make a record that reflected exactly where we’ve come as a band without thinking about it too much,” says Galyon. “So we walked in and let it loose. I think it really worked for us.”
And while the record is their strongest yet, the live show has also risen to new heights. When members Chris Galyon (vox, guitar), Jason Wilbur (sax, midiwind), Joe Gardner (drums), Andy Kallenberger (bass), Justin DeFreece (guitar) take to the stage these days audiences are connecting like never before.
Galyon comments, “After a few years in this business, you learn that it takes more than just good music to get people excited. We’ve finally found that ingredient to connect to audiences on a grand scale. Every song we’re writing just seems to really click for us.”
And its no wonder, Element57 was born out of the ashes of nationally acclaimed DIY band- 4th Plane Jaiant, who built a 7 year legacy with two albums, Tideline (1998) and Bipolar (2001), airplay on over 70 college radio stations and several western U.S. tours.
The band is currently promoting Ripcord online and playing shows throughout the NW. Look for them at a venue near you. Learn more at www.myspace.com/element57 or contact us at 360.521.7565
More about Element57…. Element57 took home the Independent Music Award 2006 (2nd time) for best hard rock/rock song with “Woke Up Late”, the 1st track off Radiate. Judges for the award included Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Melissa Ethridge, Bill Wyman, George Clinton and a host of other notable artists. In 2005 “Freedom” (Radiate) was featured by New Future Records, a New York label to be included on a sampler disc distributed throughout the music industry and reputable media outlets. In Jan. 2004, “Speak So Loud” landed on Indie-Music Vol. 1 nationally distributed by Arizona promotion wizards, Black Dog Productions.
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Big Show in Portland Saturday night! Let anyone know in Oregon!
We've got an awesome show lined up on
Sat. Aug. 16.
Mt. Tabor Legacy
4811 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR
9p
Element57, Sweety, Pressure Code, Merrill
All bands on myspace
Tell your friends!
Posted By element57 @ 10:40 AM |
| Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
NEW ALBUM, NEW MEMBER NEW DATES
--------Click here to go to Element57--------
Just letting all our friends and fans know that after 2yrs. in the making our latest album, "Ripcord" has been released. The 11 song cd is our 4th as a band and best of the bunch!
You can find up to date info on the band on our isound page www.isound.com/element57 or our myspace page www.myspace.com/element57. Shows are updated weekly along with blogs etc. We hope you enjoy the music! Spread the word.
E57
Posted By element57 @ 8:44 PM |
| Sunday, November 5th, 2006
New Songs!
We just uploaded 3 new songs off our upcoming album. Straight ahead rock and roll with the ever apparent Element57 twist. We hope you enjoy!
Posted By element57 @ 1:27 PM |
| Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
Element57 Newsletter
Element57 Newsletter~
Lift off this Saturday night...
Ash St. Saloon 225 SW Ash St. Portland, OR
9:30p Element57
10:30p Assisted Living (Record Release)
11:45p Higher Than Mah
Once again the two Portland heavy hitters, Element57 & Assisted Living keep rock alive on the stage of Ash St. Saloon. If you haven't caught either band in a while, this is the show to attend. Know that there are still two bands in Portland holding the torch of modern rock innovation and pop melody. Element57 has been described as of late as Peter Gabriel meets A Perfect Circle...while Assisted Living breaches the sounds of Janes Addiction and the Deftones. The show with be nothing less than stellar. This will be the latest album for Assisted Living...I've heard the album and it's awesome! Be sure to be there.
www.element57.net
www.almusic.org
Other news on the slate~
*If you're local to the Portland/Vancouver area check today's Columbian Newspaper page D1. There's an article about Element57 winning the Independent Music Award recently.
*Element57 is still cutting new tracks for an upcoming cd. Currently 3 songs are finished, Shallow/Today/Strong Side Out. Samples will be up on the website by next week. (www.element57.net) Showing off again that Element57 knows how to rock with authority. Influencial sounds on the album...a little Tool, Kravitz, Zepplin, Perfect Circle, Van Halen...it's really coming together. "It's the best material this group has ever put to cd" claims Chris Galyon (Singer/Guitar).
* Element57- Radiate (2005) still selling like hotcakes! http://cdbaby.com/cd/element57 The six song EP released last year by Element57 continues to please the ears of many. If you haven't had an opportunity to hear it, click the link above. You can listen to most of the songs on the album prior to purchase.
*On the horizon...E57 will be hitting the scene a little more over the spring and summer. We've taken some time away from the stage to write and collaborate on new material and our ever evolving new sound. We are all now craving to perform and bring that new sound to the masses. Look for more live shows both locally and around the west coast over the next 6 months.
**Don't miss the show this weekend! It should be outstanding!!!**
Until next time~
E57
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