With an intensive focus on the memorable songwriting of bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Will Bradford, coupled with the band’s trademark psychedelic touches and expert musicianship, SeepeopleS’ timeless songs are polished, tightly-composed offerings that blend intimate emotion and wide-open, politically minded themes. At times lush and candid, at others minimal and disquieting, SeepeopleS’ critically-acclaimed music chronicles with dexterity the story of a band coming of age in a world that often seems built on nonsense.
SeepeopleS has built their empire of live music fans and headphone recluses on strong independent record sales and over 600,000 miles of touring the US, including opening spots with premier acts such as Death Cab for Cutie and Presidents of the USA, and plays at top notch festivals such as All Good, Wakarusa, CMJ Music Marathon and Bele Chere.
The band’s intense and accomplished multimedia touring act includes a twenty-piece light and video show, complete with a full time lighting designer and sound engineer. SeepeopleS’ recording credits include three previous albums sprinkled with eclectic guest artists such as Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds, Spearhead’s Dave Shul, ex-Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley and the late Ray Davis of Parliament Funkadelic.
SeepeopleS is enjoying the buzz of a truly emerging artist; with a steadily increasing live draw, consistent glowing accolades from the press and songs featured in three upcoming independent films, the band is positioned to “pop,” while avoiding flash in the pan pitfalls with an intriguing back catalogue of over 100 songs.
SeepeopleS is represented by one of the largest law firms in the Southeast, and the band’s film and TV licensing is done by Northstar Media in Los Angeles, whose clients include American Idol, Honda, The Gap and more. Steady national radio play, national touring, and the band’s knack for marketing and publicity have landed SeepeopleS at the top of the “one to watch” pile in 2008/2009.
Over two and half years in the making, "Apocalypse Cow Vol. II" is a landmark in the evolution of SeepeopleS' unique sound and a return to the hybrid rock and electronica sound that made their second album, The Corn Syrup Conspiracy, a true underground classic. The album is being released FOR FREE beginning September 4th at midnight @ SeepeopleS dot com, as a musical financial bailout (you're welcome America). The twelve track version of the album will be available for download for six full months until the hard copy 17 track version is released in early Spring 2010, in time for the band's 10 year anniversary.
While SeepeopleS has undergone numerous line up changes over the years, the sound has always remained the focused vision of songwriter Will Bradford. The current members Will Bradford, Matt McDonald (formerly of Perpetual Groove), Ben Wells, and Adam Chase (formerly of the Phish cover band Strange Design and pop act Black Eyed Susan) are a heavy hitting lineup, replacing Peter Pisarcyzk, now in Lynyrd Skynrd, Tim Haney, who is currently touring with Stephanie's Id, and Dan Ingenthron (Inchworm).
Apocalypse Cow Vol. II was co-produced by Will Holland at Chillhouse studios in Boston, MA. Holland is best know for his work with the Pixies, Dead Can Dance and Fall Out Boy, as well as producing Earl "Chinna" Smith and Kiddus-I. While touring of late has been light to concentrate on the album, the band’s legendary performance at All Good Music Festival ensured that music fans are just as hungry as ever for more SeepeopleS.
More tour dates will be announced soon. The band is also currently in production of the first music video from APC2 for the first single from the album, "Modern Times." Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
"But while the world may be at its most desolate and chaotic turning point, SeepeopleS has released their best and most focused album to date, embodying an ambitious band on the rise with an aggressive and edgier vision." - State of Mind Magazine
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