James Leste-vocals, guitar Peter Sullivan-bass Brett Wittman-keys, vocals
Ash Maynor-Guitar
Tom Peyton-Drums
Influences
The Beatles, The Who, The Clash, The Police, The Band, Siren Six, Animal Chin, Wilco, Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World, Duran Duran, Ben Folds, The Lemonheads, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, The Cure, Smoking Popes, Cheap Trick, XTC, Jawbox, Nada Surf, The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Rachels, Huey Lewis and the News, U2, Old 97's, The Smiths, The Cardigans, DBS, Elvis Costello, Radiohead, Green Day, At the Drive In, Superdrag, The Wedding Present, Jawbreaker, Crimpshrine, The Weakerthans, mad other shit yo.
Push To Talk
Oakland Californias Push To Talk are exploding onto the scene bringing their own brand of indie pop, infused with an earnest approach and honesty long-missing from a genre filled with so many static, fabricated acts. Their influences are as varied as their own personal tastes and styles. James Leste, the primary songwriter, formerly of east bay punk great Quest For Quintanaroo, has burgeoned into his own style after years of honing his songwriting craft. His powerful voice, often reminiscent of a younger Morrissey, sells the catchy hooks and skillful verses hes penned, yet cant hide the frankness and honesty that permeates his lyrics. Peter Sulivan, formerly of Oakland contemporaries The Wunder Years, brings his soulful, yearning guitar melodies and the telecaster twang that gives Push To Talk its signature sound. Nate Higley anchors down the bottom end with his aggressive and melodic bass style, formerly of Asian Man Records' Short Round. Filling in the void between the mid and low end, Brett Wittman on keys came to Push To Talk after a late-night phone call asking if he remembered anything from his seven years of childhood piano lessons. Over all, the sonic landscape created by Push To Talk is a lush one, at the very least, and their manic live shows continue to win them fans from all walks of life wherever they are given the opportunity to perform. With a record slated for release early next year on Doghouse Records, Push to Talk are keeping their fans constantly wanting more. Arjun.
"A few weeks ago we got a package from Tim O'Heir with the final recording from Push To Talk. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Tim has an uncanny way of producing, not just candy, but a myriad of sounds that echos so thick, you can't help but get lost in it. I want to say this album reminds me of so many bands and it does, but without being too derivative. It's a very textural album full of subtle sounds combined with big choruses. James' vocals puts you in his story or at least you want to be there! I cannot say enough nice things about this record. It's simply a gorgeous piece of work. I love it and it's something you should give a listen to when it comes out on Doghouse in April because times are changin' my friends and I'm happy that there is a band out there who are willing to be true artists making true music that is their own."
-Jo Ann B. Duggins, www.antimag.com
We now have our very own email list, so if you want to be updated on everything that's going on and not have to deal with myspace all the time, there ya go.
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We are going to everyone of our friends and personally asking them for their help in the making of our next record!
What can you do to help you ask? Well, buy our record. That is what we need you to do most, and of course tell your friends that don't know about us, yet!
On our page, we have some sneak peeks of our upcoming album titled "Distance". Weekly we will also be posting new songs and videos so keep checking back!
We also have extensive touring plans on this record, so drop by and sign up for our mailing list so you can “be in the know” when we’re coming to your town.
hey great show last night im sad that it was your last. :( good luck with all your future endeavors... hah anyway if you want to check out pics from last night and a review- and past shows- check out my site http://web.mac.com/rockset_hero/iWeb/Escape/2oo7.html
I'm sorry to see you go but I look forward to working with each of you again as you pursue other musical projects. :)
-Paul
"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." - Vince Lombardi
Yay! Finally another show!! It's been embarassingly so long since I've seen you guys. It'll be a great way to start the first weekend of the end of a semester! ~~Samara
Oh no! So sad to see your bulletin. I have only seen you guys live once, and that was the first time I heard you, but it was enough to make me a fan. I listen to your album all the time... Seriously you guys are great. Good luck with everything and please grace us with a reunion!
i just know you guys from myspace, i havent had the fortune of seeing you yet, your a fellow Oakland band. i love this sort of music! i was looking at your influences and was surprised not to see Men at Work! you must like thet band, i love that band! just saying Hi! Humanzee
