Mike Booher: guitars, keys, voices Catherine Davis: piano, keyboards, voice Alex Lyon: 6-string electric guitar, hammer Mike Roeder: thunder, bass Kevin Bybee: drumming, percussion
Influences
yeah.
Sounds Like
paste this link into your internet machine:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=265113167&s=143441
10/10/2007 --- NEW EP on iTunes now. These songs are not currently streaming on myspace, so if you have iTunes, paste this link into your web browser.
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http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=265113167&s=143441
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Produced by Mike McCarthy
Cult Hero Records
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Silly Obligatory Bio below:
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In a world with far too many bands, Ausitn's Zykos are back with a short new EP, produced by Mike McCarthy (Spoon/…Trail of Dead producer/engineer) now poised, hoping for their own breakout. Since their inception in 2003, Zykos have been cited for their assured performances and inventive songwriting. Having previously released two full length LP’s and compiled a host of successful tours with many of your favorite bands (Cursive, TV on the Radio, Explosions in the Sky, Okkervil River, Ben Lee, Har Mar Superstar, The Good life, and The Hold Steady), Zykos spent the last few years revitalizing their song catalog. Their latest approach is one that feels much more informed by "the classics" than contemporary trends. Despite the shift towards a more epic sound with bigger harmonies, this quintet maintains all of their trademark chill-inducing intensity. From introspective, slow-burning choral landscapes to chaotic, combustible pop, this is a versatile rock band not afraid to explore myriad sonic impulses with equal proficiency. Clearly comfortable as a group, Zykos has the confidence to let their compositions explore space and advance naturally, often chugging forward with progressive intensity. Vocal duties have shifted to a two-headed approach including frontman and guitarist Mike Booher as well as pianist Catherine Davis, which has injected a new-found richness to the arrangements. Davis' lofty, angelic soften the edgy and affecting power of Booher's inimitable voice. Rhythm section Mike Roeder and Cully Symington (Bishop Allen/Twilight Singers/Gutter Twins drummer) provide vigorous organic pacing which serves as the perfect canvas for the exploratory nature of Zykos' dual guitars. On lead guitar,Alex Lyon brings the hammer to the axe through each song stopping just long enough to leave his indelible touch. He is a god among posers.
saw you're doing some dates with okkervil - was worried you weren't playing any more shows for some reason - it's time to get the recognition you deserve - long live zykos
my husband michael bernal had the pleasure of working with the lead singer at apple computer and forwarded me the demo album, and i've never looked back. i am a fan, and finally there's some good music coming out of austin again. it's been a while and i'm wishing you guys the best of luck!
Thanks for the add. I haven't heard much of your music up until now but what I've heard makes me want to hear more! I'm gonna have to check out your back catalogue now...
Cool news on the gig-and these people wanting to buy your shirts! Keep making that MONEY guys...I want to see you somewhere between FL and NC someday! Tour, Tour, Tour! Love your stuff, Val
You guys should come to Houston sometime. Either that or some weekend Karka and I are going to have to plan a road trip to Austin when you have a show. ;)
had a dream I was eating ghosts in a pac man game while humming "wipeout try waking up". then I woke up and ran to your myspace page for confirmation of it's weirdness. Oh yes... it is confirmed! that song is weird in my kind a way!
