Stray Bullets

Disguised As Birds

Stray Bullets
Performed By Disguised As Birds
Album UPC 825576975725
CD Baby Track ID 5519499
Label Disguised as Birds
Released 2008-01-01
BPM 116
Rated 0
ISRC uscgh0966427
Year 2008
Spotify Plays 44
Writers
Writer Kris Endicott, Chris Chuzles, Tony Ciske, Kevin Demars
Pub Co Disguised As Birds
Composer Kris Endicott, Chris Chuzles, Tony Ciske, Kevin Demars
ClearanceFacebook Sync License,Traditional Sync,YouTube Sync ServiceEasy Clear
Rights Controlled Master
Rights Easy Clear: Master
Original/Cover/Public Domain original
Country United States - Wisconsin

Description

"Disguised as Birds have a loose and powerful live sound. Influenced by all things rock and roll, art, and the often cold and bleak environment in which they live; this is a band that can pummel, sprint, or soar."

Notes

Disguised as Birds was born in 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although Disguised as Birds’ indie rock sound tends to have a lot of “spacey” and "jammy" qualities, their bread and butter is original, explosive and heavy rock power that puts their overall approach on grounds close to that of Shiner, Regulator Watts, Jawbox, Shipping News, Juno, etc. Still, despite the artsy leanings, Disguised as Birds unquestionably has the vibe of a classic rock band. In spirit (if not in incessant riffing) they pack a great deal of SOUL into every measure of every tune.

At first conceived as a power trio (Kristopher Endicott: guitar/vocals, Tony Ciske; bass, and Christopher Bongers; drums), Disguised as Birds rehearsed and played out (in and around the Midwest) for a year before recording a full-length record with Shane Hochstetler (CALL ME LIGHTNING) in 2005. Looking to recreate the record’s layered vocal harmonies live, the band recruited Chris Chuzles as a second vocalist - just in time to sing on five of the self-titled album’s tracks. Chris Bongers then moved to Madrid, Spain to play with punk-rock band Los Bultacos,
and later with Paul Collins of The Beat fame. So, The Birds added Milwaukee ace drummer Kevin DeMars to the fold.

The band returned to Howl Street Recordings to again work with Shane Hochstetler on their second and more incendiary record, SEEDS - in 2007. SEEDS is much more direct – the songs are structured and precise, while still maintaining the vibe of a band that isn’t too careful with conventions. The band is distinguished by both their willingness to avoid the usual moves and clichés of indie rock as well as their ‘all out’ and sometimes jazzy/jagged playing.

Disguised as Birds have a loose and powerful live sound. In their several years of existence, the band has played several loops around the Midwest, gaining friends and fans along the way. Influenced by all things rock and roll, art, and the often cold and bleak environment in which they live; this is a band that can pummel, sprint, or soar.

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