GUIDES
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About GUIDES
Building on the momentum of their self-titled 2014 debut 7", Los Angeles post-rock band GUIDES push into new territory with their latest, a five song EP entitled "Abstract Mind".
With deep roots in a DIY aesthetic, every aspect of the EP was devised by the band themselves, with Guitarist/Vocalist Chris Cogswell, Drummer Jayson Larson and Bassist/vocalist Be Hussey building the tunes on the back of self-booked touring and tireless hours spent in Hussey's independently owned recording studio comp-ny.
While the experimental melodies and dense walls of sonic texture that made up their 7" were a strong start, "Abstract Mind" hones in on those beginnings and takes them from esoteric explorations into blunt, perfectly articulated songs. A notably more in-depth eye on production results in unexpected blasts of shoegaze guitar somewhere between a dream and an attack on driving, restless tunes like "Long Face" and burning post-punk vibes of "Pictures On Pictures" that fall somewhere between the Pop Group and Lee Renaldo's stream-of-consciousness contributions to Sonic Youth.
Layers of sonic fuzz toe the line between warm and dangerous throughout "Abstract Mind", offering a beautiful and engaging struggle between melody and sharpness, with Cogswell's dream-like lyrics complimenting the frenetic energy. As Cogswell explains, "I wanted to write lyrics that went well with the expansive music we were making, including melody that is familiar...you know, the kind of melody that can only be heard while dreaming. That was my goal. It's our way of saying 'This way, into the Abstract Mind.'
--Fred Thomas, All Music Guide
With deep roots in a DIY aesthetic, every aspect of the EP was devised by the band themselves, with Guitarist/Vocalist Chris Cogswell, Drummer Jayson Larson and Bassist/vocalist Be Hussey building the tunes on the back of self-booked touring and tireless hours spent in Hussey's independently owned recording studio comp-ny.
While the experimental melodies and dense walls of sonic texture that made up their 7" were a strong start, "Abstract Mind" hones in on those beginnings and takes them from esoteric explorations into blunt, perfectly articulated songs. A notably more in-depth eye on production results in unexpected blasts of shoegaze guitar somewhere between a dream and an attack on driving, restless tunes like "Long Face" and burning post-punk vibes of "Pictures On Pictures" that fall somewhere between the Pop Group and Lee Renaldo's stream-of-consciousness contributions to Sonic Youth.
Layers of sonic fuzz toe the line between warm and dangerous throughout "Abstract Mind", offering a beautiful and engaging struggle between melody and sharpness, with Cogswell's dream-like lyrics complimenting the frenetic energy. As Cogswell explains, "I wanted to write lyrics that went well with the expansive music we were making, including melody that is familiar...you know, the kind of melody that can only be heard while dreaming. That was my goal. It's our way of saying 'This way, into the Abstract Mind.'
--Fred Thomas, All Music Guide
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Genres:
Indie Rock, Post-punk, Shoegaze
Band Members:
Be Hussey (bass / guitar), Jayson Larson (drums), Chris Cogswell (vocals / guitar)
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
No upcoming shows
Send a request to GUIDES to play in your city
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Similar Artists On Tour
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Past
MAR
03
2017
Aliso Viejo, CA
Soka Performing Arts Center
I Was There
SEP
24
2016
Los Angeles, CA
Exposition Park
I Was There
SEP
22
2016
Fullerton, CA
The Republic Fullerton
I Was There
SEP
21
2016
Los Angeles, CA
The Echo
I Was There
AUG
22
2016
Joshua Tree, CA
dreamhouse
I Was There
AUG
19
2016
Los Angeles, CA
The Echoplex
I Was There
Show More Dates
About GUIDES
Building on the momentum of their self-titled 2014 debut 7", Los Angeles post-rock band GUIDES push into new territory with their latest, a five song EP entitled "Abstract Mind".
With deep roots in a DIY aesthetic, every aspect of the EP was devised by the band themselves, with Guitarist/Vocalist Chris Cogswell, Drummer Jayson Larson and Bassist/vocalist Be Hussey building the tunes on the back of self-booked touring and tireless hours spent in Hussey's independently owned recording studio comp-ny.
While the experimental melodies and dense walls of sonic texture that made up their 7" were a strong start, "Abstract Mind" hones in on those beginnings and takes them from esoteric explorations into blunt, perfectly articulated songs. A notably more in-depth eye on production results in unexpected blasts of shoegaze guitar somewhere between a dream and an attack on driving, restless tunes like "Long Face" and burning post-punk vibes of "Pictures On Pictures" that fall somewhere between the Pop Group and Lee Renaldo's stream-of-consciousness contributions to Sonic Youth.
Layers of sonic fuzz toe the line between warm and dangerous throughout "Abstract Mind", offering a beautiful and engaging struggle between melody and sharpness, with Cogswell's dream-like lyrics complimenting the frenetic energy. As Cogswell explains, "I wanted to write lyrics that went well with the expansive music we were making, including melody that is familiar...you know, the kind of melody that can only be heard while dreaming. That was my goal. It's our way of saying 'This way, into the Abstract Mind.'
--Fred Thomas, All Music Guide
With deep roots in a DIY aesthetic, every aspect of the EP was devised by the band themselves, with Guitarist/Vocalist Chris Cogswell, Drummer Jayson Larson and Bassist/vocalist Be Hussey building the tunes on the back of self-booked touring and tireless hours spent in Hussey's independently owned recording studio comp-ny.
While the experimental melodies and dense walls of sonic texture that made up their 7" were a strong start, "Abstract Mind" hones in on those beginnings and takes them from esoteric explorations into blunt, perfectly articulated songs. A notably more in-depth eye on production results in unexpected blasts of shoegaze guitar somewhere between a dream and an attack on driving, restless tunes like "Long Face" and burning post-punk vibes of "Pictures On Pictures" that fall somewhere between the Pop Group and Lee Renaldo's stream-of-consciousness contributions to Sonic Youth.
Layers of sonic fuzz toe the line between warm and dangerous throughout "Abstract Mind", offering a beautiful and engaging struggle between melody and sharpness, with Cogswell's dream-like lyrics complimenting the frenetic energy. As Cogswell explains, "I wanted to write lyrics that went well with the expansive music we were making, including melody that is familiar...you know, the kind of melody that can only be heard while dreaming. That was my goal. It's our way of saying 'This way, into the Abstract Mind.'
--Fred Thomas, All Music Guide
Show More
Genres:
Indie Rock, Post-punk, Shoegaze
Band Members:
Be Hussey (bass / guitar), Jayson Larson (drums), Chris Cogswell (vocals / guitar)
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
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