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Trances Arc
This Atlanta, GA quartet deliver a perfect amalgam of rock hedonism and cunning arrangements, resulting in a memorable and compelling collection of confident rock songs which blur the line
between the indie and pop rock worlds with its plaintive, yet bold vocals and infectious guitar interplay.
"With its twin guitar attack, [Trances Arc] recalls the glory
days of indie-rock then slips into a slithery T. Rex
groove."
-- Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY
"Without sounding the least bit studied, Trances
Arc upholds early '90s alternative rumble as the new classic rock. Nearly every
track comes as catchy and compelling as the one before, and the straightforward
production suggests that the fivesome won’t falter when these rugged tunes hit
the road."
-- Barry Walters, eMusic
This quintet out of Hotlanta seems to have absorbed most of the cool guitar work from the 60's to the 90's with none of the lame stuff, which adds up to a rocking, tuneful, toneful batch of songs... This album is heavy on vibe, heavy on melody, and heavy on tone - a recipe for disaster if there ever was one. Nicely done.
--Matt Blackett, Guitar Player Magazine
"The music of Trances Arc is familiar and therein lies their
charm. It's instantly memorable, marked by tight musicianship,
larger-than-life hooks and Eric Toledo's stellar vocals."
- Jonathan Sanders, News Editor at Stereo Subversion
BIO
Trances Arc keeps focus, holds steady, and looks for good things to come in 2010.
In January of 2006, the band signed with S1 Songs (NYC) and teamed up with producer / engineer
D.W. Prasse, to begin orchestrating their first full length
release; simply titled, "XOXOX".
Recorded between the walls
of an old trolley station (Loves Park Studios) in East Atlanta, the winter’s hold on
its wood rafters and cold cement floors would
give way to the warmth and optimistic sounds of the
band’s latest effort. By early spring, the band
would find their track “Champagne Wishes” featured on
the Starbucks Hear Music international compilation, “Off
the Clock.” After numerous appearances in NYC and
Nashville, the band took to Austin, TX to play the BMI
showcase at SXSW. Live performances have long been the
bands forte, but Trances Arc would soon find its music
translating equally well over the airwaves with several song
placements on ABC, and Versus TV.
After numerous placements and well recieved feedback, the band took over a rennovated garage in Edgewood, Atlanta.
Here the guys would spend the next several months baffling, sound proofing, molding the sounds permeating this new studio space, and building upon thier mounting catalogue.
With a wide array of new songs under their belts, the fellas took to the road in ongoing support of XOXOX. After a short tour with The Whigs and Dead Confederate, TA came home to begin production on thier next full length. The decision was made to throw themselves back into thier beloved Loves Park Studios, only this time under the direction of thier long time friend Dan Dixon, lead singer of DropSonic, at the producer's helm.
A new EP "Radians" emerges (October 2009), revealing the agressive sounds heard on the new full length titled "TA" featuring the single "Boom City". "TA" is tentatively scheduled for a Feb 2010 release.
CONTACT
Press: Big Hassle
Steven Trachtenbroit
{e} steven (at) bighassle.com
{p} 212.619.1360
Booking:
{e} mail (at) trancesarc.com
Label Info: Slush Fund Recording
{e} info (at) slushfundrecordings.com
{p} 404.627.1166
Publishing: S1 Songs America
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http://www.s1songs.com
{p} 212.848.9221
TA on the InterWeb:
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www.trancesarc.com
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www.myspace.com/trancesarc
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blog.trancesarc.com
{youtube}
http://www.youtube.com/fuegoballoons
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trances-Arc/8816195615
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http://twitter.com/trancesarc
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PRESS
Radians EP Digital Release
TA releases Radians EP in preparation for full length February 2010 release. EP features "Boom City" and deep cuts from thier new up and coming LP titled, "TA"
Track Listing (Now Playing):
1. Boom City
2. Moto Guzi
3. Radians
4. Clay Pigeons
Whigs Spring Tour 09
TA scheduled to play spring tour with The Whigs and Dead Confederate. The Whigs, fresh off a string of dates with fellow booking mates, The Kings of Leon as well as spot dates with Band of Horses, goes on the road with long time friends, Trances Arc. Dates run through the month of March 2009.
Road Trip II
TA is cast and placed in soundtrack on the sequel to Paramount Pictures' cult classic ROAD TRIP.
ABC Family TV: KYLE XY (episode 302)
“Birds Collide” featured in hit ABC show
KYLE XY
ABC Family TV: KYLE XY (episode 304)
“Peace of Mind” featured in hit ABC show
KYLE XY
ABC Family TV: KYLE XY (episode 307)
“Tell Me Where You're Goin” featured in hit ABC show
KYLE XY
ABC Family TV: GREEK (episode)
“Peace of Mind” featured in hit ABC show
GREEK
Versus TV: RED, WHITE, BLACK, and BLUE
Trances Arc lands summer 2008 campaign theme song for
the Sports Programming Network
Big Hassle PR, Management, Liscesing
Trances Arc signs with the New York based PR
firm helping garner more national/international attention.
www.bigahassle.com
XOXOX Tops eMusic charts: www.eMusic.com
After two weeks featured on eMusic.com's new releases section, Trances Arc's XOXOX tops October 07 eMusic charts.
S1 Songs America, Music Publishing: New York, NY
Trances Arc signs publishing deal with S1 Songs in December of 2006.
Starbucks Hear Music Competition: Seattle, WA
Champagne Wishes is featured on Hear Music compilation CD, released 4/3/07 and distributed to every store in North America hitting the billboard charts in the first few weeks.
XM Radio: Washington DC
Champagne Wishes reaches #1 on the XM radio's unsigned, most played and most requested for 11 weeks straight.