Transient Songs
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Transient Songs started as the recording–performing project of singer–songwriter John Frum. Transient Songs is based in Seattle, Washington, and releases music on the boutique label Indian Casino Records. Originally a duo with Andy Gassaway from Lawrence, Kansas on bass and slide guitar, the two released their first EP, Plantation to Your Youth in 2008 to acclaimed reviews. Many reviews noted similarities to early 1970s music such as the Byrds and Paisley Underground
bands. Reviews also noted the density of the music, akin to British rock fuzz forerunners The Jesus and Mary Chain
.
Prior to Transient Songs, Frum played in a myriad of obscure yet respected North Texas garage bands such as Grit and HassleHorse (An extensive history on this scene: Haltom City Nights: An Oral History was written by music journalist Ken Shimamoto in 2009). Frum also served a stint for the Dallas punk rock band Hagfish
before the band went on to greater notoriety.
In 2010 Frum released his first LP "Cave Syndrome". The album brought more arrangements in the form of cello and violin and received strong reviews and was featured in Paste
's "Best of What's Next" column.
After the release of Cave Syndrome Frum ran into a previous an old friend who he had began working on songs with prior to the release of Cave Syndrome, Michael Shunk and the two began working on material from the album and new songs. In conjunction Frum began to enlist other band mates: Ian Pina on drums and Dayna Loeffler on bass and guitar switching instruments with band mate Andy Gassaway. As the five piece began working on arrangements Gassaway departed for San Diego and Transient Songs began working on new material as a full band. The band is currently working on the second Transient Songs full length slated for release in early 2012.
Paisley Underground
Paisley Underground is an early genre of alternative rock, based primarily in Los Angeles, California, which was at its most popular in the mid-1980s.- History :...
bands. Reviews also noted the density of the music, akin to British rock fuzz forerunners The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Glasgow in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid...
.
Prior to Transient Songs, Frum played in a myriad of obscure yet respected North Texas garage bands such as Grit and HassleHorse (An extensive history on this scene: Haltom City Nights: An Oral History was written by music journalist Ken Shimamoto in 2009). Frum also served a stint for the Dallas punk rock band Hagfish
Hagfish
Hagfish, the clade Myxini , are eel-shaped slime-producing marine animals . They are the only living animals that have a skull but not a vertebral column. Along with lampreys, hagfish are jawless and are living fossils whose next nearest relatives include all vertebrates...
before the band went on to greater notoriety.
In 2010 Frum released his first LP "Cave Syndrome". The album brought more arrangements in the form of cello and violin and received strong reviews and was featured in Paste
Paste (magazine)
Paste is a monthly music and entertainment digital magazine published in the United States by Wolfgang's Vault. Its tagline is "Signs of Life in Music, Film and Culture."-History:...
's "Best of What's Next" column.
After the release of Cave Syndrome Frum ran into a previous an old friend who he had began working on songs with prior to the release of Cave Syndrome, Michael Shunk and the two began working on material from the album and new songs. In conjunction Frum began to enlist other band mates: Ian Pina on drums and Dayna Loeffler on bass and guitar switching instruments with band mate Andy Gassaway. As the five piece began working on arrangements Gassaway departed for San Diego and Transient Songs began working on new material as a full band. The band is currently working on the second Transient Songs full length slated for release in early 2012.
Members
- John Frum - guitars, vocals
- Dayna Loeffler - bass, backup vocals,
- Michael Shunk - guitar,
- Ian Pina - drums, percussion