Brainstory - Sounds Good - VINYL LP
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Based in L.A. but hailing from the Inland Empire's own Rialto, California, two-thirds of Brainstory, Kevin and Tony Martin are brothers by blood, while Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long term friendship. Since they started the band they have constantly faced situations that forced them torise to the occasion. They got signed to Big Crown Records, they stepped up their game. COVID happened, they learned to record themselves. They started touring a ton sharing the stage with the likes of Lady Wray and they got their live show super tight. All of this time spent grinding and growing has certainly paid off. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it. If there is one thing that is abundantly clear on Sounds Good, it's that Brainstory has leveled up. Part of this evolution is undoubtedly attributed to having access to and working constantly in their own studio in Long Beach. Another major factor is that their brotherhood has expanded. InchI've been playing music with my brother all my life and now with Eric for a long time,Inch Tony tells us. InchLeon, though, is like another brother I've just met.Inch Leon Michels, Big Crown's co-owner, produced this record and applied his unmistakable golden touch in crucial ways. The other member of the extended Brainstory brotherhood whose contributions were essential to the album, is studio engineer legend Jens Jungkurth who controls the tones and textures of the music. InchThat's what you're hearing, our connection, the fun moments, the little details,Inch Kevin describes. InchThis record isn't half what it is without them-and it made us want to match that effort,Inch and match that effort they did. Album opener InchNobody But YouInch is an uplifting, dance oor burner, that shows off a new side of Brainstory's range. Drummer Eric Hagstrom's crushing back
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- GenreRhythm & BluesDescriptionBased in L.A. but hailing from the Inland Empire's own Rialto, California, two-thirds of Brainstory, Kevin and Tony Martin are brothers by blood, while Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long term friendship. Since they started the band they have constantly faced situations that forced them torise to the occasion. They got signed to Big Crown Records, they stepped up their game. COVID happened, they learned to record themselves. They started touring a ton sharing the stage with the likes of Lady Wray and they got their live show super tight. All of this time spent grinding and growing has certainly paid off. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it. If there is one thing that is abundantly clear on Sounds Good, it's that Brainstory has leveled up. Part of this evolution is undoubtedly attributed to having access to and working constantly in their own studio in Long Beach. Another major factor is that their brotherhood has expanded. InchI've been playing music with my brother all my life and now with Eric for a long time,Inch Tony tells us. InchLeon, though, is like another brother I've just met.Inch Leon Michels, Big Crown's co-owner, produced this record and applied his unmistakable golden touch in crucial ways. The other member of the extended Brainstory brotherhood whose contributions were essential to the album, is studio engineer legend Jens Jungkurth who controls the tones and textures of the music. InchThat's what you're hearing, our connection, the fun moments, the little details,Inch Kevin describes. InchThis record isn't half what it is without them-and it made us want to match that effort,Inch and match that effort they did. Album opener InchNobody But YouInch is an uplifting, dance oor burner, that shows off a new side of Brainstory's range. Drummer Eric Hagstrom's crushing backArtistBrainstoryTitleSounds GoodFormatVINYLLabelBig Crown
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Based in L.A. but hailing from the Inland Empire's own Rialto, California, two-thirds of Brainstory, Kevin and Tony Martin are brothers by blood, while Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long term friendship. Since they started the band they have constantly faced situations that forced them torise to the occasion. They got signed to Big Crown Records, they stepped up their game. COVID happened, they learned to record themselves. They started touring a ton sharing the stage with the likes of Lady Wray and they got their live show super tight. All of this time spent grinding and growing has certainly paid off. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it. If there is one thing that is abundantly clear on Sounds Good, it's that Brainstory has leveled up. Part of this evolution is undoubtedly attributed to having access to and working constantly in their own studio in Long Beach. Another major factor is that their brotherhood has expanded. InchI've been playing music with my brother all my life and now with Eric for a long time,Inch Tony tells us. InchLeon, though, is like another brother I've just met.Inch Leon Michels, Big Crown's co-owner, produced this record and applied his unmistakable golden touch in crucial ways. The other member of the extended Brainstory brotherhood whose contributions were essential to the album, is studio engineer legend Jens Jungkurth who controls the tones and textures of the music. InchThat's what you're hearing, our connection, the fun moments, the little details,Inch Kevin describes. InchThis record isn't half what it is without them-and it made us want to match that effort,Inch and match that effort they did. Album opener InchNobody But YouInch is an uplifting, dance oor burner, that shows off a new side of Brainstory's range. Drummer Eric Hagstrom's crushing back
What is Buck? Buck is a state of mind, a way of life, a demeanor that gets you through the good times and the bad. If you ask Brainstory, It is also the energy that permeates their debut album. Kevin, Tony, and Eric are a trio of brothers bounded by blood, fate, and a small town with nothing to do. Their story begins in the long lost lands of the San Bernardino Valley, in the twilight zone known as Rialto, California An arid wasteland of boredom and empty lots. Through punk rock and skateboarding they found temporary liberation from the local monotony. However, it wouldn't be long before a hunger for more led them to explore musical realms beyond that of the hardcore punk they admired. After stints at music school and steady disappointment trying to navigate their local jazz scene they moved to Los Angeles and Brainstory was born. Through a introduction from Chicano Batman's bassist, Brainstory caught the ears of Big Crown head honchos Danny Akalepse and Leon Michels. Shortly thereafter they were on their way to Queens, to record at The Legendary Diamond Mine with Michels at the helm. An instant chemistry yielded 10 songs in 10 days and now Brainstory has gifted the world with one hell of an introduction to all things Buck. Highlights include the sublime slow burner, InchDead EndInch which was the A-side to their first 45 on Big Crown that sold out in a matter of days. With Kevin's sublime falsetto floating atop Tony and Eric's unflappable and unmistakable backbeat, this tune has become a favorite with the ballad heads, the low-riders, and the slowie collectors. InchBreatheInch showcases another side of their sound taking a page out of the Shuggie Otis playbook and flipping the script with some stoned out west coast swag. Kev and Tony's father, Big Tone, an accomplished performer himself, steps in on InchPeter PanInch to sing lead vocals over a chorus of friends and
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Recorded during the thick of the Covid lockdown, Kevin, Tony, & Eric hunkered down in their studio and turned their energy inward. With all live shows and future tours canceled, Brainstory had no other outlet besides their rehearsal space which had been converted into a makeshift studio. Stepping up to the obstacles of the moment, they recorded and produced an EP of brand new music. They were already highly skilled musicians two years ago, but time in the studio with Leon Michels producing Buck and playing alongside bands like Holy Hive and Chicano Batman had a profound effect on them. Their ears have developed, their ethos and their drive has matured, their musicianship is full-blown; hence the name of the EP, Ripe. Ripe is a seven song journey into who Brainstory are as people and as a band. They are lighthearted and fun but never anything less than dead serious about their artistry. In choosing to record a mostly instrumental record, they have departed from their 2019 debut Buck and are showing more of their Jazz roots. Ripe pulls from Jazz, Hip Hop, 70s Funk, 60s Soul, and life in Southern California in the year 2021. Kev's intro to the EP is a testament to their thing, his goofy and charming Inchlet's go baby... less go babyInch is welcoming and fun and then InchScissorsInch drops-serious as can be. The first vocal number we hear is InchSeasonsInch, a song about maintaining through the challenges of 2020 that would make Roy Ayers proud. InchLong DayInch and InchRogersInch are drenched in reefer and psychedelia and promise a moment away from reality if listened to in headphones. InchBye ByeInch is another stone cold ballad from the group that is destined to be a staple in sweet soul sets around the globe. Ripe is a welcome ray of sunshine as we all shake off the darkness of 2020 and will hold fans over while they finish recording their full length sophomore album
The sophomore solo LP from Like, the 3x-Grammy-nominated producer, artist, and self-described Inchtime decorator.Inch Today Sounds Good displays the effortless blend of contemporary West Coast rap and timeless jazz sensibilities that have kept Like embedded in the DNA of hip-hop across eras. Featuring heavy-hitting guest artists Phonte, Terrace Martin, Blu, Sir Michael Rocks, and more. Album Tracks 1. Rise 2. Dog Park 3. Washed Gang (Feat. Phonte) 4. Rare Goodies 5. Forth & Back (Feat. Moruf & Ayun Bassa) 6. No Stress Involved (Feat. Mibbs, Basik & Beyoung) 7. Build Me Up 8. Namsayin' (Feat. Sir Michael Rocks) 9. Intention (Feat. Beyoung) 10. Wut Happened (Feat. Blu & Exile, Huey Briss) 11. Dreams (Feat. 1993) 12. Partywitcha (Feat. Phonte & Terrace Martin)
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