Yellow Press, The 'comfortable curses' DigiCD

Established in early 2002, the Yellow Press has been steadily
repairing a Chevy Club wagon and driving many hours to make the big
rock in little places. This has included most of Europe and the
continental United States, a far cry from the Marin Yacht Club where
they first met. Thankfully, the fame about outstanding live shows along
with previous recordings made it to our office. After spending a few
days dancing around a table while listening to "Dead Man?s Shoes? off
their 7?, decent amount of messages sent forth and back and a lot of
stress - the new album "Comfortable Curses? is out right in time for
their 2nd European tour! Musically speaking, the Yellow Press are most
certainly in that post-punk realm where the object is to get the
audience to shake their asses and clap their hands. But their vehemence
and urgency differentiate them from the majority of other bands drawing
the inspiration from similar basement and brings the heavy 90`s emo
hardcore and "DC" rock influencies on the mind. After a brief look into
history its not surprising - vocalist and bassist Steven Chamberlain
used to play in inspiring band Torches To Rome (with album on
Ebullition).
The Yellow Press build their songs around punchy drums and extremely
loud bass with supple, pulsing guitar and keyboard lines. Sharp vocals
help to create an extremely catchy and danceable music that is rarely
found in this presently oversaturated genre. Those who saw their show
will agree - no matter how much you are worrying about your ears during
their first song, you find yourself screaming for more volume just a few
songs later. The Yellow Press proved that on many shows with such bands
as JR Ewing, An Albatross, Against Me!, The Panthers, El Guapo, Ted
Leo/Pharmacists, Erase Errata, Yaphet Kotto, The Locust, Kill Me
Tomorrow and Thunderbirds Are Now! among many others.
Summary: As alarmed as early Panthers or Liars, as urgent as your
favorite 90`s emohardcore band, as smart as early Fugazi. (day after)