detroit Blog and Journals

The Silent Years Feature Interview on Ourstage
When you think of the latest sounds to appear out of Detroit, Eminem and The White Stripes are probably the first to come to mind. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that Detroit houses a thriving scene of indie music and art rock. At the forefront of this new music scene, you’ll find The Silent Years, one of the most diverse and unique indie groups to come around in a long time. Read their interview here: http://blog.ourstage.com/2009/05/25/the-sounds-of-the-silent-years/


1090 Club on SomethingPunk
As a man who thoroughly enjoys his metal, hardcore, and punk music, I find myself at times needing a new reason to get excited about music again. 1090 Club has given me the hope that there is liveliness and awesomeness in music outside of my heavier playlists. How? Read on: http://somethingpunk.com/reviews.php?rID=327


The Silent Years on Big Smile Magazine
Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMYenuUQgnQ


1090 Club on Frantik
“Violins, harmonies, keys, indie, and wonderful pop-rock. Joining this club is probably the smart thing to do.” Read more: http://frantikmag.com/blog/2009/05/26/interview-the-1090-club/


The Silent Years Touring with Chiodos This Weekend
Friday, May 29 @ The Basement in Columbus Ohio - 391 Neil Ave - http://www.promowestlive.com/
Saturday, May 30 @ House Cafe in DeKalb, Illinois - 263 E. Lincoln Hwy - http://www.thehousecafe.net/
Sunday, May 31 @ Majestic Theater in Madison, Wisconsin - 115 King St - http://www.majesticmadison.com/


The Silent Years EP Release Prom
Calling all Detroit fans: The Silent Years will be having the 'Let Go' EP Release Show Friday, June 5 at Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac-- prom style w/ Deastro, Manna & Quail, Summer Pledge, and Bars of Gold. Doors @ 8PM. http://www.thecrofoot.com/


The Silent Years on Consequences of Sound
“If Zach Braff were going to narrate the life story of any band working today, it would likely be the E: True Hollywood Story on Michigan natives, The Silent Years.” Read the rest here: http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/05/27/listen-the-silent-years-2/


The Silent Years Interview on Kata Rokkar
“A sprawling kaleidoscopic invocation of the life force with songs that veer from jubilation to simmering prayerful meditation. The strongest tunes (Madame Shocking, Vampires Bite The Hands Feed Them), as on the previous album, remain those with a full-on wave of mutilation. They can begin softly, tentatively, before cresting, nearly without you realizing it, into giant splashes of sonic boom.” Read more: http://katarokkar.cribble.net/2009/05/kuestionnaire-the-silent-years/


Via Audio Summer Tour
Via Audio will begin their summer tour mid June. Here's a list of the shows their opening week:
Wed, June 17: @ DC9 in Washington, DC *w/ The Dig. 18+
Thurs, June 18: @ Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ *w/ The Dig. All ages
Fri, June 19: @ North Star Bar in Philadelphia, PA. 21+
Sat, June 20: @ Middle East Club-Upstairs in Cambridge, MA *w/ The Dig. 18+


Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope Out Now!
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Natural Selection Available Now!
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