The Selmanaires
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The Selmanaires are an American
Indie electronic band from Atlanta
, Georgia
.
Influenced by the sounds of myriad cultures and eras, The Selmanaires play a musical collage that dances the border between tradition and experiment. Formed in 2003 on Selman Street, Atlanta, Georgia, by Herb Harris, Jason Harris, and Tommy Chung, the group expanded to a four piece, first with Mathis Hunter on guitar and percussion, and in 2008 Mario Schambon on percussion. Their dynamic is based on a mutual love of the hypnotic sounds of Can
and Kraftwerk
, Brazilian Bossa Nova
and Tropicalia, and '60s pop from all around the globe.
The Selmanaires first show was in 2003 at a house party in Atlanta. After a few years of building a local following, they began touring the country in 2006. In 2007, The Selmanaires embarked on a national tour with hometown friends The Black Lips. On a recent national tour with Broadcast
and Atlas Sound
in October/November 2009, they pulled double duty, performing both as The Selmanaires and also as backing band for Bradford Cox as Atlas Sound. They continue to tour and have also performed shows with Wire, Pylon, Deerhunter, Here We Go Magic, Tussle, and The Ettes.
Their album Tempo Temporal was self-released in October 2009. Engineered and mixed by Mike Wright (Black Lips) and Graham Marsh
(Cee-Lo
), on the outside it is a sonic departure from the previous recordings, but the essence of the band’s off-kilter approach to pop music remains. After two albums and a handful of singles the band is defining a sound of their own, and the songs on Tempo Temporal move closer to a cohesive vision of the present in relation to the past and the future.
Their most recent works have included a free digital EP titled "An Animated Shadow" available at the Selmanaires Sound Center, which explores ambient textures and experimentation, and a single, "Sinister Season/B. Spell" available on Double Phantom Records (an Atlanta boutique record label that also works with Balkans
), which takes further their pop abstractions.
The group recently added the lovely miss Adron to the lineup to provide vocals and guitar textures.
Their latest single, "Authenlectricity/WindTruStar" is available at the Selmanaires Sound Center.
United States
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Indie electronic band from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
Influenced by the sounds of myriad cultures and eras, The Selmanaires play a musical collage that dances the border between tradition and experiment. Formed in 2003 on Selman Street, Atlanta, Georgia, by Herb Harris, Jason Harris, and Tommy Chung, the group expanded to a four piece, first with Mathis Hunter on guitar and percussion, and in 2008 Mario Schambon on percussion. Their dynamic is based on a mutual love of the hypnotic sounds of Can
Can (band)
Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first "krautrock" groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music.Can constructed their music largely...
and Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk is an influential electronic music band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The group was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970, and was fronted by them until Schneider's departure in 2008...
, Brazilian Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova may refer to:*Bossa nova, a style of music*Bossa Nova , a dance form associated with the music*Bossa Nova , a 2000 film*Bossa Nova - album by John Pizzarelli...
and Tropicalia, and '60s pop from all around the globe.
The Selmanaires first show was in 2003 at a house party in Atlanta. After a few years of building a local following, they began touring the country in 2006. In 2007, The Selmanaires embarked on a national tour with hometown friends The Black Lips. On a recent national tour with Broadcast
Broadcast (band)
Broadcast are an electronic music band, founded in Birmingham, England. Original members were Trish Keenan , Roj Stevens , Tim Felton and James Cargill . Various drummers played with the band, including Keith York, Phil Jenkins, Jeremy Barnes, Steve Perkins, and Neil Bullock...
and Atlas Sound
Atlas Sound
Bradford James Cox is an American musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Atlanta, Georgia-based psychedelic and ambient band Deerhunter. He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound. Cox formed Deerhunter with drummer Moses Archuleta in 2001. The band has released...
in October/November 2009, they pulled double duty, performing both as The Selmanaires and also as backing band for Bradford Cox as Atlas Sound. They continue to tour and have also performed shows with Wire, Pylon, Deerhunter, Here We Go Magic, Tussle, and The Ettes.
Their album Tempo Temporal was self-released in October 2009. Engineered and mixed by Mike Wright (Black Lips) and Graham Marsh
Graham Marsh
Graham Vivian Marsh MBE was one of the leading Australian professional golfers of his generation.-Career outline:Marsh was born in Kalgoorlie, Australia...
(Cee-Lo
Cee-Lo
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway , better known by his stage name Cee Lo Green, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor...
), on the outside it is a sonic departure from the previous recordings, but the essence of the band’s off-kilter approach to pop music remains. After two albums and a handful of singles the band is defining a sound of their own, and the songs on Tempo Temporal move closer to a cohesive vision of the present in relation to the past and the future.
Their most recent works have included a free digital EP titled "An Animated Shadow" available at the Selmanaires Sound Center, which explores ambient textures and experimentation, and a single, "Sinister Season/B. Spell" available on Double Phantom Records (an Atlanta boutique record label that also works with Balkans
Balkans (band)
Balkans are an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.- History :Balkans formed in 2008 in the suburbs of Atlanta by childhood and high school friends; Frankie Broyles, Woodbury Shortridge, Stanley Vergilis and Brett Miller...
), which takes further their pop abstractions.
The group recently added the lovely miss Adron to the lineup to provide vocals and guitar textures.
Their latest single, "Authenlectricity/WindTruStar" is available at the Selmanaires Sound Center.
Discography
- Here Comes The Selmanaires CD (2005) (International Hits)
- "Standing In Line At An Elevator" 7" (2006) (Rob's House Records)
- "Whirlyball" 7" (w/ Deerhunter, The Coathangers, & The Carbonas) (2007) (Chunklet)
- The Air Salesmen (2008) (International Hits)
- "Just To Get Yr Love" 7" (2008) (International Hits)
- "Princess Illusionist Frankenstein" 7" (2008) (Rob's House Records)
- Tempo Temporal CD (2009) (self-released)
- "An Animated Shadow" free digital EP (selmanaires.wordpress.com) (2010)
- "Sinister Season/B. Spell" 7" (Double Phantom Records) (2010)
- "Authenlectricity/WindTruStar" (2010) digital single (Selmanaires Sound Center)