padre

"Padre is indie-rock in the classic sense; the music's delivered with the sort of reckless abandon that characterized Pavement and Guided by Voices, and each song is ripe with perfect pop hooks and infectious melodic harmony. The raw emotion evoked by Eli's vocals and clever lyrics, coupled with art-damaged guitar playing and driving rhythm, yields an entertaining and poignant listening experience—one that transcends the limits of pop, indie and even punk to make this four-piece one of the most exciting bands emerging from New York." -Bill Dvorak, THE DELI



"The arrangements are spectacular, the lyrics notable and relatable, the singing echoes Elliott Smith and Lou Reed." - Bruce Pollock, A&R Producer, SONY BMG CUSTOM MARKETING



"Once in a while an artist comes along who manages to say something about the human condition in a new and unique way. Padre is one of those artists - a double threat, equipped with moving lyrics and stellar musical performances." - Mary Jo Shafer, Music Columnist, THE GARDNER NEWS



"Padre has the kind of talent, that is garnering a nice following in their NYC stomping grounds, and it is obvious the group is a little different from your normal indie rock bands. Who else writes about the transgendered?" - Adam Bernard, Music Critic, BEYOND RACE MAGAZINE



"Padre mixes influences of Pedro the Lion and Elliott Smith, but maintains their own distinct feel. Singer Eli Kaplan is able to evoke dreamscapes in the least likely places, and lyrics that stick with you, long after the listen is over." - B. Miltenberg, COLUMBIA DAILY SPECTATOR