Abe Smith (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Ian Mackintosh (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Jason Mackie (Backing Vocals, Guitar)
Ian Mouser (Bass)
Jackson Coffey (Drums)
Ben Braun (Keys/Samples)
Sounds Like
From www.ryanssmashinglife.blogspot.com: "Portland's Another Cynthia is my official overlooked artist of the year. That's a mighty big compliment and they deserve ever letter in the sentence. What's so special about them? They mix beats, strong and sometimes fun lyrics with excellent musicianship. They produced their own album (great job!) and are practically giving the album away it's so cheap. Do yourself a favor and get this one!" Friday, March 30, 2007
Weekend Artist Series: Portland's ANOTHER CYNTHIA
It's Friday evening and wanted to leave you with some great music. The profile artist for the weekend is Another Cynthia. I first wrote about them last August and I actually ended up naming them the Most Underrated Band in 2006. Yep - Definitely Worthy of a listen and a place in your collection. Just remember you saw it here first (again.)
ANOTHER CYNTHIA - the band you'll leave your current favorite indie CD for. A 2006 must have for your collection! This is the amazing new band from Portland. They are sporting the best new sound and some truly amazing production values. Together it makes for an amazing new sound.What else can I possibly say? Read on friends, read on.
This probably won't be the last time I tell you how much I am enjoying Another Cynthia's latest project or flash back to what they have already done (numerous accolades including RSL Underrated Album of the Year 2006. I mean, everyone loves an underdog especially one that's this talented.) But this might be the last time I need to tell you about Another Cynthia because being good eventually gets you noticed - even amidst a wide dark sea of contenders.
Both VH1 and MTV (believe it or not) are waking up to their sound. Both are using snippets of AC's catchy tracks on their television shows in addition to playing their songs. MTV showcased two tracks during their last Music Awards. The fan base is growing. It's good to see good things happen for this talented, hard working bands. This level of attention will likely result in a tour sometime soon. Only time will tell.
The Mannequin EP is available for Free Download.
You want it - It's Good.
First Single from the New EP
Another Cynthia - Let Down
Let Down is getting airtime on KNRK 94.7fm Portland
So get in on this multi-faceted talent factory. They are super DIY, playing instruments themselves, running their own boards and producing their own records. This is what indie is all about. Here's your chance to grab a free album's worth of material, listen to the songs and tell your friends that you knew about them before they broke it big. It could happen here in '08.
From www.portlandmercury.com (Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE 39th) Wow, Another Cynthia, I totally didn't expect to love you when I first saw your name on this bill. There's just something about your band name that screams "screamo." But you are, like, soooo not screamo. With sample drum noise and live beats backing up new wavy keys and a ton of vocals swirling around each other, you're super awesome in a dark new wave kind of way. It's the same kind of thing that made me drool retardedly over the second Faint record, only you guys have waaay better vocals, and not so '80s-ish arrangements. I'm totally going to be at your Hawthorne Theatre show. Can't wait to buy a copy of your self-titled CD. Sweet! Oh, I won't be surprised when I hear you for the first time on the radio. It'll be like, "Dudes! Told ya so!" GM
Another Cynthia[Guitar Heros]
This six-member, all-male brunette Bridgetown band looks and sounds like totally classic indie-garage-dance rock. I'll unpack: Fresh-faced and occasionally outfitted in Beatles-esque suits and skinny ties, Another Cynthia creates a happy hybrid of super catchy electropop melodies, cheeky choruses and punchy pop bass lines to remember-it's the kind of thing that usually catches on big.
Willamette Week's MFNW Handbook, 2008.
Live from the Doug Fir Lounge (8/9/08)
Move the mouse around on the screen to see a 360 degree view of the show.
Thank you Immersive Media.
Live from the Tonic Lounge '08,
Thank you Brian Hoven at: www.hovenmedia.com
We'd like to send out a special thanks to our friend Jesse Blanchard for this video that he put together of "What I Want."
Another Cynthia has been recording and performing for five years. Not only do they have a strong following throughout the northwest, they have established themselves as a sought after supporting act for major label touring bands. Their songs have been featured at the MTV Video Music Awards as well as on several Television stations including MTV, VH1 and independent films.
Drawing on the sounds of pop music from the last four decades, Another Cynthia presents something different neatly disguised as something familiar. A musical laboratory of chimey guitars, danceable drum beats, synth sounds, pianos, and fuzzy bass tones frame their earnest lyrics and melodies. Even after minimal exposure to their music, listeners can hear that Another Cynthia is leading the way into a new era.
"The Marsican Bear" is the new release of Livi(d)o for Muertepop records, eight experimental songs, glitch noise electronic music dedicated to love and respect for animals and the environment.
I downloaded your music from your myspace page a few months ago after you random friend requested me, and it's great. I bartend and play your stuff in my bar in NYC all the time. Push Back cuts my soul open and all this goo spills out. Then I dance. It's fantastic. Just wanted to let you know that I'm a big fan. Hope you make it out to the East Coast soon.
Hey just to let you know we got signed by indie label 9 Lives Records!! Thanks for all your support. Make sure to check us out on itunes. Thanks again Dave Tango Kilo
