Emanuel and the Fear
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Emanuel and the Fear
4 months ago
SOLO EMANUEL SHOW FRIDAY 1/12!!
Don't Miss it. It's his FINAL Murder Mystery Dance Party
It's in Brooklyn.
It's going to be so fun and weird.
Seriously go see him imore
Don't Miss it. It's his FINAL Murder Mystery Dance Party
It's in Brooklyn.
It's going to be so fun and weird.
Seriously go see him imore
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concerts and tour dates
Past
DEC
22
2022
New York, NY
Mercury Lounge
I Was There
NOV
26
2022
New York, NY
Mercury Lounge
I Was There
JUL
30
2020
Live stream has ended.
I Was There
DEC
14
2018
NYC, NY
Secret Show RSVP Only
I Was There
JUL
21
2018
New York, NY
Berlin
I Was There
OCT
29
2017
Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Gallery Of Contemporary Art
I Was There
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Fan Reviews
Diana
October 16th 2017
This was an awesome intimate setting that allowed the audience to be up close and personal with Emanuel. His songs are amazing and he is very engaging and passionate about his performance!
Laguna Beach, CA@Laguna Gallery Of Contemporary Art
About Emanuel and the Fear
Brooklyn-based Emanuel and the Fear is a collective of musicians with backgrounds in contemporary classical, metal, jazz, and folk music, all who happen to play rock music. The Guardian has described them as "like Rachel's wigging out to Zeppelin while in the background Steve Albini tickles Michael Nyman into submission . . . [with] enough orchestral synthesis to make ELO blush". And Vice Magazine says "tons of acts play this kind of Indie-Pop-Classical mix, but Emanuel and the Fear do it better".
While their debut LP, Listen (2010), launched their massive electro/orchestral sound with a sold out event at NYC's Gramercy Theater featuring a 30-piece orchestra, in recent years they have pared their personnel down to six core players, based around principal songwriter, Emanuel Ayvas. In support of Listen, Emanuel and the Fear toured extensively in Europe, all while developing the songs that made up their second EP, Hands (2011).
By the end of January of 2012, Emanuel and the Fear had crisscrossed Europe again to workshop the material that would become their second LP, the self-produced The Janus Mirror (2012). "Represent[ing] some astounding gut-punches that are enough to leave just about anyone reeling, demonstrating a potential that could make them untouchable" (PopMatters), the analog synths, overdriven guitars, and chamber string arrangements of The Janus Mirror contributed to a sound that harkened back to progressive rock with an undeniably modern lyrical sensibility.
Now, having spent the last two years recording in various studios, apartments, closets, and countries, Emanuel and the Fear have completed their third album, Primitive Smile, a collection of songs that soften the edge of their past work by drawing inspiration from indisputable songwriting icons such as Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, and Fleetwood Mac.
"Sometimes, you just need a break from the typical electric-guitar-driven rock quartet," wrote Magnet. "Luckily, that break comes in the form of Emanuel and the Fear, [who take] the modern indie-rock sound and shake it up with a sweeping symphonic twist." Happy to be considered "a band following its own star" (Drowned in Sound), Emanuel and the Fear continue to perform together and separately as live and studio musicians, as well as educators of the next generation of artists.
While their debut LP, Listen (2010), launched their massive electro/orchestral sound with a sold out event at NYC's Gramercy Theater featuring a 30-piece orchestra, in recent years they have pared their personnel down to six core players, based around principal songwriter, Emanuel Ayvas. In support of Listen, Emanuel and the Fear toured extensively in Europe, all while developing the songs that made up their second EP, Hands (2011).
By the end of January of 2012, Emanuel and the Fear had crisscrossed Europe again to workshop the material that would become their second LP, the self-produced The Janus Mirror (2012). "Represent[ing] some astounding gut-punches that are enough to leave just about anyone reeling, demonstrating a potential that could make them untouchable" (PopMatters), the analog synths, overdriven guitars, and chamber string arrangements of The Janus Mirror contributed to a sound that harkened back to progressive rock with an undeniably modern lyrical sensibility.
Now, having spent the last two years recording in various studios, apartments, closets, and countries, Emanuel and the Fear have completed their third album, Primitive Smile, a collection of songs that soften the edge of their past work by drawing inspiration from indisputable songwriting icons such as Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, and Fleetwood Mac.
"Sometimes, you just need a break from the typical electric-guitar-driven rock quartet," wrote Magnet. "Luckily, that break comes in the form of Emanuel and the Fear, [who take] the modern indie-rock sound and shake it up with a sweeping symphonic twist." Happy to be considered "a band following its own star" (Drowned in Sound), Emanuel and the Fear continue to perform together and separately as live and studio musicians, as well as educators of the next generation of artists.
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Genres:
Alternative, Orchestral, Pop, Chamber Music, Folk, Noise Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Synth Pop
Band Members:
Ben Backus, Jeff Gretz, Sarah Haines, Nic Cowles, Emanuel Ayvas
Hometown:
Brooklyn, New York
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Emanuel and the Fear to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
Latest Posts
Emanuel and the Fear
4 months ago
SOLO EMANUEL SHOW FRIDAY 1/12!!
Don't Miss it. It's his FINAL Murder Mystery Dance Party
It's in Brooklyn.
It's going to be so fun and weird.
Seriously go see him imore
Don't Miss it. It's his FINAL Murder Mystery Dance Party
It's in Brooklyn.
It's going to be so fun and weird.
Seriously go see him imore
View More Posts
concerts and tour dates
Past
DEC
22
2022
New York, NY
Mercury Lounge
I Was There
NOV
26
2022
New York, NY
Mercury Lounge
I Was There
JUL
30
2020
Live stream has ended.
I Was There
DEC
14
2018
NYC, NY
Secret Show RSVP Only
I Was There
JUL
21
2018
New York, NY
Berlin
I Was There
OCT
29
2017
Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Gallery Of Contemporary Art
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
Diana
October 16th 2017
This was an awesome intimate setting that allowed the audience to be up close and personal with Emanuel. His songs are amazing and he is very engaging and passionate about his performance!
Laguna Beach, CA@Laguna Gallery Of Contemporary Art
About Emanuel and the Fear
Brooklyn-based Emanuel and the Fear is a collective of musicians with backgrounds in contemporary classical, metal, jazz, and folk music, all who happen to play rock music. The Guardian has described them as "like Rachel's wigging out to Zeppelin while in the background Steve Albini tickles Michael Nyman into submission . . . [with] enough orchestral synthesis to make ELO blush". And Vice Magazine says "tons of acts play this kind of Indie-Pop-Classical mix, but Emanuel and the Fear do it better".
While their debut LP, Listen (2010), launched their massive electro/orchestral sound with a sold out event at NYC's Gramercy Theater featuring a 30-piece orchestra, in recent years they have pared their personnel down to six core players, based around principal songwriter, Emanuel Ayvas. In support of Listen, Emanuel and the Fear toured extensively in Europe, all while developing the songs that made up their second EP, Hands (2011).
By the end of January of 2012, Emanuel and the Fear had crisscrossed Europe again to workshop the material that would become their second LP, the self-produced The Janus Mirror (2012). "Represent[ing] some astounding gut-punches that are enough to leave just about anyone reeling, demonstrating a potential that could make them untouchable" (PopMatters), the analog synths, overdriven guitars, and chamber string arrangements of The Janus Mirror contributed to a sound that harkened back to progressive rock with an undeniably modern lyrical sensibility.
Now, having spent the last two years recording in various studios, apartments, closets, and countries, Emanuel and the Fear have completed their third album, Primitive Smile, a collection of songs that soften the edge of their past work by drawing inspiration from indisputable songwriting icons such as Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, and Fleetwood Mac.
"Sometimes, you just need a break from the typical electric-guitar-driven rock quartet," wrote Magnet. "Luckily, that break comes in the form of Emanuel and the Fear, [who take] the modern indie-rock sound and shake it up with a sweeping symphonic twist." Happy to be considered "a band following its own star" (Drowned in Sound), Emanuel and the Fear continue to perform together and separately as live and studio musicians, as well as educators of the next generation of artists.
While their debut LP, Listen (2010), launched their massive electro/orchestral sound with a sold out event at NYC's Gramercy Theater featuring a 30-piece orchestra, in recent years they have pared their personnel down to six core players, based around principal songwriter, Emanuel Ayvas. In support of Listen, Emanuel and the Fear toured extensively in Europe, all while developing the songs that made up their second EP, Hands (2011).
By the end of January of 2012, Emanuel and the Fear had crisscrossed Europe again to workshop the material that would become their second LP, the self-produced The Janus Mirror (2012). "Represent[ing] some astounding gut-punches that are enough to leave just about anyone reeling, demonstrating a potential that could make them untouchable" (PopMatters), the analog synths, overdriven guitars, and chamber string arrangements of The Janus Mirror contributed to a sound that harkened back to progressive rock with an undeniably modern lyrical sensibility.
Now, having spent the last two years recording in various studios, apartments, closets, and countries, Emanuel and the Fear have completed their third album, Primitive Smile, a collection of songs that soften the edge of their past work by drawing inspiration from indisputable songwriting icons such as Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney, and Fleetwood Mac.
"Sometimes, you just need a break from the typical electric-guitar-driven rock quartet," wrote Magnet. "Luckily, that break comes in the form of Emanuel and the Fear, [who take] the modern indie-rock sound and shake it up with a sweeping symphonic twist." Happy to be considered "a band following its own star" (Drowned in Sound), Emanuel and the Fear continue to perform together and separately as live and studio musicians, as well as educators of the next generation of artists.
Show More
Genres:
Alternative, Orchestral, Pop, Chamber Music, Folk, Noise Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Synth Pop
Band Members:
Ben Backus, Jeff Gretz, Sarah Haines, Nic Cowles, Emanuel Ayvas
Hometown:
Brooklyn, New York
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