Some might consider the band as an attractive mix of Kings of Leon, The Decemberists and The 1975. The release of the single “Take Me There” represents the completion of a high school daydream shared by Garrett Howell and drummer Cory Dickinson. In those days, Howell says he and Dickinson established a love affair with what he describes as the “essence” of being a rock band. The two romanticized creating music that established an emotional and social connection with all who heard it.
As Howell and Dickinson grew older, they each began performing. With each passing day, the magic of rock ‘n’ roll established in their teen years began to fade. Eventually, the two crossed paths again and decided it was time to bring their dreams to life. “We used our contacts to get a few gigs,” Howell said. “I played sideman with a few local musicians and Greg DeLuca [Mulligan Brothers] took a small interest in us.
According to Howell, the connection made with DeLuca has helped bring their sound to life in the studio. Howell says the act of finally recording an original song with this dream band was exhilarating.
As far as the next step in Howell and Dickinson’s plan, the public can expect another Black Mouth Cur single to be released by the end of February. The group also has plans to release an EP before touring this summer