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'''Barcelona''' is an [[indie rock]] [[music ensemble|band]] from [[Seattle, Washington]]. The band's songs are harmonious and [[piano]]-based with elements of [[rock music|rock]]. Formed in 2005, the band cites [[U2]], [[Coldplay]], [[Copeland]], [[Death Cab for Cutie]] and [[Lovedrug]] as its influences. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefalcononline.com/story/5249 | title="From Seattle to Barcelona" | author=Cline, Katherine | publisher=The Falcon | date=2006-04-26 | accessdate=2008-07-15}}</ref> Barcelona released a debut [[album]], ''Absolutes'', in September 2007, which was distributed through [[Curb Appeal Records]]. Originally working with [[A&R]], the band decided to create its own [[record label|label]], NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution. |
'''Barcelona''' is an [[indie rock]] [[music ensemble|band]] from [[Seattle]], [[Washington]]. The band's songs are harmonious and [[piano]]-based with elements of [[rock music|rock]]. Formed in 2005, the band cites [[U2]], [[Coldplay]], [[Copeland]], [[Death Cab for Cutie]] and [[Lovedrug]] as its influences. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefalcononline.com/story/5249 | title="From Seattle to Barcelona" | author=Cline, Katherine | publisher=The Falcon | date=2006-04-26 | accessdate=2008-07-15}}</ref> Barcelona released a debut [[album]], ''Absolutes'', in September 2007, which was distributed through [[Curb Appeal Records]]. Originally working with [[A&R]], the band decided to create its own [[record label|label]], NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution. |
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Barcelona is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band's songs are harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences. [1] Barcelona released a debut album, Absolutes, in September 2007, which was distributed through Curb Appeal Records. Originally working with A&R, the band decided to create its own label, NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution.
Band members
- Brian Fennell: singer/songwriter, keyboards
- Chris Bristol: guitar
- Rhett Stonelake: drums
History
Two years prior to the formation of the band, Brian was involved a solo project. He recorded Safety Songs and then employed his musically-inclined friends to accompany him on a tour to support the debut album. After working with his fellow muscians, Brian came to realize that he worked better as a quartet. They decided to stay assembled as a music ensemble and called themselves Barcelona. Fennell described the band's sound when he stated that, "[w]e classify our music style as piano rock."[2]
Touring began in late 2005 upon the formation of the band. Brian Fennell, Chris Bristol and Rhett Stonelake attended Seattle Pacific University. Bristol and Stonelake were still seniors when the band began performing gigs. Most of the band's earlier shows were on the West Coast, which has been attributed to its success in becoming a familiar name amongst music listeners. [3]
The band was featured on MySpace.com on August 15, 2007, which caught the attention of an A&R representative who helped initiate a promotional deal with MySpace Records and MySpace.com. [4] The band made a television appearance on Good Day Sacramento on August 8, 2007 to promote the upcoming debut album, Absolutes, and play a sample set. [5] Barcelona released Absolutes, on September 25, 2007, which received favorable reviews, especially from hometown critics. [6]
Barcelona is scheduled to perform at Bumbershoot 2008 in Seattle. [7]
Discography
Albums
- Safety Songs (2005) (Brian Fennell) [8]
- Absolutes (2007) (NBD Music) [9]
References
- ^ Cline, Katherine (2006-04-26). ""From Seattle to Barcelona"". The Falcon. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ Hancock, Laura (2007-12-05). ""Barcelona band at Borders Books"". The Signal. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Richmond, Caitlin (2008-04-22). ""Barcelona rocks Spokane gigs"". Whitworthian. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ Junior, Chris M. (2007-09-19). ""All For One"". Medleyville. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ CW 31
- ^ Seely, Mike (2007-09-26). ""Barcelona"". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ Bumbershoot
- ^ CD Baby
- ^ Frank, Sarah (2008-06-15). ""The Indie Review"". Indie Uprising. Retrieved 2008-07-15.