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David Bazan: official website; myspace; Known for his tenure performing as Pedro the Lion, songwriter David Bazan retired the band
moniker in 2006 to continue making music under his own name. His solo debut EP “FEWER
MOVING PARTS” finds the beloved Seattle songwriter [who was named 85 in Paste Magazine's
Top 100 Living Songwriters] roaring back to his creative roots, performing and recording
everything himself in his home studio, while expanding his sonic canvas. His signature
songwriting, voice, and melodies are framed in layered harmonies, multi-tracked guitars, and
analog keyboards. The 10-song EP includes electric and acoustic versions of five new Bazan
songs. Acclaimed graphic novelist, Zak Sally created new original artwork for the EP.
With a new batch of songs, Bazan hit the road to re-invent himself. Playing solo shows for the
past two years allowed him to change the way he approached his extensive back catalog and
his performances into a much more personal experience for himself and his fans. This new
found intimacy is evident in Bazan’s newest songs. The subject matter is more personal than
ever. His signature third-person narratives have grown into first-person statements about his
own life and experiences.
Bazan recently signed to Seattle-based record label Barsuk Records. He’s currently working on a
new full-length album to be released in early 2009.

Headlights: official website; myspace; Though the Illinois natives share the shambling, otherworldly energy of bands on the Canadian label Arts & Crafts (Stars, Broken Social Scene), the similarity is more spiritual than sonic. Whenever Headlights' sweet swirl sounds like it might falter and spin off course, they always swerve back, shining even more brightly. -SPIN

A quartet of strings opens "Your Old Street" like a white tunnel to heaven evolving into a summery twee ditty. "Songy Darko" finds Erin Fein going it alone in a quirky piano-driven pop songÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ "Hi-Ya!" is the perfect mesh of New Wave and French Nuevo with synthetic accordions and pounding organs twirling like a tornado. "Lullabies" is like listening to a lounge pop circus with some wonderful space rock guitars revisited at the end... Headlights are a band to watch on the indie rock radar. -Under The Radar

Combine the strength in gender equity with the bandÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s flare for orchestral symphony and Kill Them With Kindness becomes likely the best indie release to come out of the Prairie State since Sufjan Stevens epic journey down Route 1. -Absolute Punk.net

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