Wounded
Buffalo Theory is an experimental apocalypse rock band out of Brooklyn,
NY consisting of Jay Cowit, Rob Malko, Lucas Shine, and John Blanton.
The band is currently playing shows and finishing work on it's 5th
studio album, in addition to searching for regional and national
representation in the hopes of further taking WBT on the road to
locations around the country. Long fans of free music distribution, the
band constantly updates www.woundedbuffalotheory.net with new music,
videos, pictures, setlists, and other info. The band can be reached for
any reason at woundedbuffalotheory@gmail.com.
Formed in 2002 by Cowit (drums/vocals), Malko (bass/vocals/keyboards), John Blanton (guitar/vocals) and Mark Wise (guitar), WBT was spawned from a collective desire to create intelligent, beautiful, raging, and diverse music in both the live setting and in the studio.
WBT's early days saw a penchant for intense live showmanship, often playing 3 hour shows with no break, not repeating setlists at any show, and offering a wide array of originals (and a few ironic covers) that made for a unique gig experience. As the band grew, more emphasis was placed on solid songwriting that would last longer in the listener's mind than the last notes of the live show. The band took its love for the composition of Neil Young, Led Zepplin, Bob Mould, The Replacements, and Pink Floyd, as well as its desire to place those sentiments inside the context of its more complex influences, such as Mogwai, King Crimson, and Frank Zappa, and combined it all into a swirling din of noise, words, and melody that would develop into a patented Buffalo sound.
The band became a trio in 2004, following the departure of Wise, and began a string of well received and exciting shows around the tri-state area, including shows at the Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, Tobacco Road, Kennys Castways and more.
The band also became active as far as studio releases, recording its debut EP, Red, in their home studio with no assistance whatsoever, and releasing it completely independently. Red showcased individual songs in a studio setting that had been staples of the WBT catalogue, and included new sounds and diversity not heard from the band before, including acoustic tracks and the beginnings of the band's great interest in ambient music.
The band's appreciation for the works of Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Manual, and Windy and Carl paved the way for WBT's second official release, Blue, in 2005. Recorded completely live, with no overdubs, the album featured the band's instrumental side, including many strictly ambient works, as well as the band's increasing techno influences.
By this point, the band had grown slightly dismayed at the continued notion of simply not being able to play long enough at shows, so, utilizing a beautiful Andes, NY location, the band organized CabinFest, a yearly festival featuring multiple nights of WBT, plus a bevy of established bands that have become friends with Buffalo over the years. The 2008 edition (Cabinfest 5) featured over 20 acts over 3 nights, including an epic headlining set by WBT.
The band recorded and produced Green in 2007, a full length LP featuring 8 new songs that rank among the band's best work. Finally getting a chance to take their time and work within the limitless confines of their home studio, the band was able to create a cohesive and lush song cycle, a rock/pop/progressive collection that is drawn equally from the band's songwriting and instrumental prowess.
The band is currently finishing work on "It's Alright is Not Alright," the upcoming album due to be released later this fall.
Instrumentation
Jason Cowit - drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards
Robert Malko - bass, vocals, keyboards
Lucas Shine - guitar, vocals
John Blanton - keyboards, vocals, guitar
Discography
"Red" EP - self-released 2004
"Blue" EP - self-released 2005
"Japan on the Moon" LP - self-released 2006
"Green" LP - self-released 2007
"El Brome" EP - self-released 2008
"It's Alright is Not Alright" LP - self released (late 2008)
Links
Formed in 2002 by Cowit (drums/vocals), Malko (bass/vocals/keyboards), John Blanton (guitar/vocals) and Mark Wise (guitar), WBT was spawned from a collective desire to create intelligent, beautiful, raging, and diverse music in both the live setting and in the studio.
WBT's early days saw a penchant for intense live showmanship, often playing 3 hour shows with no break, not repeating setlists at any show, and offering a wide array of originals (and a few ironic covers) that made for a unique gig experience. As the band grew, more emphasis was placed on solid songwriting that would last longer in the listener's mind than the last notes of the live show. The band took its love for the composition of Neil Young, Led Zepplin, Bob Mould, The Replacements, and Pink Floyd, as well as its desire to place those sentiments inside the context of its more complex influences, such as Mogwai, King Crimson, and Frank Zappa, and combined it all into a swirling din of noise, words, and melody that would develop into a patented Buffalo sound.
The band became a trio in 2004, following the departure of Wise, and began a string of well received and exciting shows around the tri-state area, including shows at the Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, Tobacco Road, Kennys Castways and more.
The band also became active as far as studio releases, recording its debut EP, Red, in their home studio with no assistance whatsoever, and releasing it completely independently. Red showcased individual songs in a studio setting that had been staples of the WBT catalogue, and included new sounds and diversity not heard from the band before, including acoustic tracks and the beginnings of the band's great interest in ambient music.
The band's appreciation for the works of Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Manual, and Windy and Carl paved the way for WBT's second official release, Blue, in 2005. Recorded completely live, with no overdubs, the album featured the band's instrumental side, including many strictly ambient works, as well as the band's increasing techno influences.
By this point, the band had grown slightly dismayed at the continued notion of simply not being able to play long enough at shows, so, utilizing a beautiful Andes, NY location, the band organized CabinFest, a yearly festival featuring multiple nights of WBT, plus a bevy of established bands that have become friends with Buffalo over the years. The 2008 edition (Cabinfest 5) featured over 20 acts over 3 nights, including an epic headlining set by WBT.
The band recorded and produced Green in 2007, a full length LP featuring 8 new songs that rank among the band's best work. Finally getting a chance to take their time and work within the limitless confines of their home studio, the band was able to create a cohesive and lush song cycle, a rock/pop/progressive collection that is drawn equally from the band's songwriting and instrumental prowess.
The band is currently finishing work on "It's Alright is Not Alright," the upcoming album due to be released later this fall.
Instrumentation
Jason Cowit - drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards
Robert Malko - bass, vocals, keyboards
Lucas Shine - guitar, vocals
John Blanton - keyboards, vocals, guitar
Discography
"Red" EP - self-released 2004
"Blue" EP - self-released 2005
"Japan on the Moon" LP - self-released 2006
"Green" LP - self-released 2007
"El Brome" EP - self-released 2008
"It's Alright is Not Alright" LP - self released (late 2008)
Links
| http://www.woundedbuffalotheory.net |
| Official Website |
| Wounded Buffalo Theory Myspace |
| Cabinfest: Annual Wounded Buffalo Theory festival |
| Wounded Buffalo Theory on Facebook |
