A random guy once labeled tHE POLES as “tectonic-rock.” Hell knows exactly what that means but the imagery is nice and it seems to fit. One thing is for certain; tHE POLES play subtly intricate rock that is that is moody, visceral, and heady in a slow-burn kinda way. As the name implies tHE POLES exude a multi-faceted aesthetic. They are simultaneously complex and minimalist, intricate and straightforward. With a new bassist and a ton of new material the band will head into the studio this winter to record their first full length. The band plans to tour the Midwest this spring and then embark on several southeast circuits through the summer and fall.------------------------------
The Poles hail from the hollers and hills Asheville NC. They emerged on the Asheville rock scene (no…really) in 2004 and quickly galvanized a steady regional following with a focused and defined sound. Elements of multiple genres merge and detach, a volatile crock-pot of emotion, invention, and restraint. Compared to bands as diverse as Pink Floyd and the Jesus Lizard they are a band of both breath and depth, a rarity is this day of pre-packaged rock clichés. Signed to Minneapolis based label DoublePlusGood records in 2005 the band joined an already diverse roster including Self-Evident, Happy, The Means and The Willis. The Poles released their DoublePlusGood Records debut EP “As Above, So Below” on 4.11.06. The Poles have toured extensively in the Southeast, Midwest and all points in between. They have raked in favorable press and have been featured on podcasts from Brooklyn to Barcelona. The boys are currently breaking in their new bass player Matt Gentling who replaced founding member Eli Wengerd in mid-2007.-----------------------------------------------------------------
Todd Lemiesz (guitarist/lead vox/songwriter) is the former drummer/bass player of H. Chinaski, a Wisconsin based art/math rock outfit. Once in Asheville Lemiesz spent the next four years writing and recording for local films (Ether, The Nudger) and performing with local heavyweights Lube Royale and Sex Patriates. Bruce Rogers (guitar/synth/vox) supplies the texture and tension. Todd and Bruce met while auditioning for another band and they basically ran off together. They went through a few incarnations, and they went through a lot of drummers. Drummer Jon McDuffie cut his teeth with the Athens, GA experimental/post-hardcore trio SciFu. He enjoys matching socks and awkward silences. Recent addition Matt Gentling (Band of Horses, Archers of Loaf, Manband) has allowed tHE POLES to expand their dynamics and sound to new heights. Get ready for the post-rock fiasco. Dig it.
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Hello friends and associates!
We've had an EXTREMELY BUSY spring and summer at our studio, recording many great Atlanta artists such as Mastodon, James Hall, Connor Christian, Siberia My Sweet, Apocalyptic Visions, Sixth Hour, Greedy White Citizens, as well as projects featuring members of Black Label Society, Queensryche, Seether, Megadeth.......and many others! We've also recently hosted well-known Atlanta producers such as Nick Didia, Jeff Tomei, Ryan McDougal....
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just wanted to let you all know that we've got 3 new songs up online for you, with many more on the way in the next weeks. hopefully you'll enjoy them! per usual, if you haven't already gotten them, message us back with your email and we'll send you all the songs we have for free.
