Los Angeles, CA - Last year's break-out CD by progressive rock duo Days Between Stations took the worldwide music community by storm (and surprise!). The fervid reaction to the California-based ensemble's self-titled debut CD from fans and critics alike has been overwhelming to say the least! “Days Between Stations eponymous first album is proof that hope must rule the world," Proggnosis recently proclaimed.
Founded in 2003 by guitarist Sepand Samzadeh and keyboardist Oscar Fuentes, the duo named themselves after the novel by Steve Erickson and have devoted themselves to, as they say, 'Art Rock' and 'Post Prog' - music that reflects their varied influences, as well as a shared disregard for stylistic boundaries. Days Between Stations new CD, released in October 2007 on Bright Orange Records, was engineered by Evren Goknar of the Capitol Mastering team who is best known for his work with Queensryche, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and recently YES.
The band's debut CD has been garnering rave reviews from the music press across the planet as well as heavy radio airplay. Dutch prog magazine IO Pages has deemed Days Between Stations debut CD “one of the ten best of 2007". Even amongst the duo's musical peers, the adulations have been forthright: Legendary guitarist Peter Banks, formerly of prog-rock giants Yes and Flash, had this to say about the duo's new CD: “Days Between Stations offer an inventive, eclectic mix of electronics: sometimes relaxed sound-washes interspersed with a rhythm-driven force... the subtle textures are played with a refreshing honesty and openness underpinned with an authentic transparency of sound that avoids most of the pitfalls and potholes of scary 'prog' “.
Here's what the music press have been raving about Days Between Stations:
“The group describe their style as art rock and post-prog. Perhaps, but its main force is the melodic ambiance created which is, in my view, more space rock, almost mesmerizing and trance inducing. Their music is never heavy or metal sounding. The intricacy and complexity of the composition with the choice of instruments makes this debut album an instant classic." Proggnosis
“All in all, Days Between Stations gives us a well rounded take on “young" space rock (or post-prog, if you please) with a constantly shifting kaleidoscope of scenario and orchestrations. Reassuring to see that the genre is passing into competent hands." Progressive Ears
“... a ghostly museum where Pink Floyd, King Crimson, The Divine Comedy, Brian Eno, Radiohead, Air or Anathema stand next to one another... with a touching modesty and a disturbing humanity, the musicians act like experienced pilots. They invite us to take a seat in this train of life, for an internal journey, using a rhythm displayed with an impressive regularity." Progressia
“Days Between Stations has to be one of the most exciting prog bands I've heard in many years! ... this is a pure magic progressive rock album... “ ProgPlanet
“The response has been amazing," says Oscar Fuentes. “I know it's clich but it does give you a feeling of validation." “It gives us confidence to try new ideas and take even greater risks," adds Sepand Samzadeh. “Our influences are our parents, as a result we carry with us some of their familiar traits, yet like any soul that wants distinction and recognition we constantly fall and scrape our knees by flirting with new ideas and pushing ourselves, often times, to intolerable mental limits." Although the music press has been comparing the band's sound to that of Pink Floyd, with influences ranging from Marillion to Nirvana to Porcupine Tree to John Coltrane the duo is quick to point out, “We don't try to be anyone other than Days Between Stations!" The self-titled CD can be obtained through Amazon, CD Baby, iTunes and the group's official website www.daysbetweenstations.com.
“... ranks up there with the best of them... it could be deemed a modern classic progressive rock album... I know this will be on my 'Favorite Releases of 2007' “ - Prognaut
In the meantime, Sepand and Oscar are currently preparing to release an EP of non-album tracks: “There is one track from the early writing sessions called 'Sundays', and that will probably be on it," says Oscar. “It's a very dark, melancholy ambient piece that was one of those 'happy accidents' from a live improvisation." Also, to the elation of Days Between Stations fans worldwide, the group has ventured back into the recording studio to work on new material for the next CD. “I think we will probably take the same 'anything goes' approach as we did with the first one," Oscar explains about the duo's new music. “Oscar and I are just beginning a journey of finding out what we are about," concludes Sepand. “Our rule is to be truthful to ourselves, and to venture out as far as possible and not to worry about opinions."
Along with recording the new CD, and release of the band's EP, plans for live performances by Days Between Stations are currently in the works.
For more information: www.daysbetweenstations.com www.myspace.com/daysbetweenstationsband
Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR [email protected]
Founded in 2003 by guitarist Sepand Samzadeh and keyboardist Oscar Fuentes, the duo named themselves after the novel by Steve Erickson and have devoted themselves to, as they say, 'Art Rock' and 'Post Prog' - music that reflects their varied influences, as well as a shared disregard for stylistic boundaries. Days Between Stations new CD, released in October 2007 on Bright Orange Records, was engineered by Evren Goknar of the Capitol Mastering team who is best known for his work with Queensryche, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and recently YES.
The band's debut CD has been garnering rave reviews from the music press across the planet as well as heavy radio airplay. Dutch prog magazine IO Pages has deemed Days Between Stations debut CD “one of the ten best of 2007". Even amongst the duo's musical peers, the adulations have been forthright: Legendary guitarist Peter Banks, formerly of prog-rock giants Yes and Flash, had this to say about the duo's new CD: “Days Between Stations offer an inventive, eclectic mix of electronics: sometimes relaxed sound-washes interspersed with a rhythm-driven force... the subtle textures are played with a refreshing honesty and openness underpinned with an authentic transparency of sound that avoids most of the pitfalls and potholes of scary 'prog' “.
Here's what the music press have been raving about Days Between Stations:
“The group describe their style as art rock and post-prog. Perhaps, but its main force is the melodic ambiance created which is, in my view, more space rock, almost mesmerizing and trance inducing. Their music is never heavy or metal sounding. The intricacy and complexity of the composition with the choice of instruments makes this debut album an instant classic." Proggnosis
“All in all, Days Between Stations gives us a well rounded take on “young" space rock (or post-prog, if you please) with a constantly shifting kaleidoscope of scenario and orchestrations. Reassuring to see that the genre is passing into competent hands." Progressive Ears
“... a ghostly museum where Pink Floyd, King Crimson, The Divine Comedy, Brian Eno, Radiohead, Air or Anathema stand next to one another... with a touching modesty and a disturbing humanity, the musicians act like experienced pilots. They invite us to take a seat in this train of life, for an internal journey, using a rhythm displayed with an impressive regularity." Progressia
“Days Between Stations has to be one of the most exciting prog bands I've heard in many years! ... this is a pure magic progressive rock album... “ ProgPlanet
“The response has been amazing," says Oscar Fuentes. “I know it's clich but it does give you a feeling of validation." “It gives us confidence to try new ideas and take even greater risks," adds Sepand Samzadeh. “Our influences are our parents, as a result we carry with us some of their familiar traits, yet like any soul that wants distinction and recognition we constantly fall and scrape our knees by flirting with new ideas and pushing ourselves, often times, to intolerable mental limits." Although the music press has been comparing the band's sound to that of Pink Floyd, with influences ranging from Marillion to Nirvana to Porcupine Tree to John Coltrane the duo is quick to point out, “We don't try to be anyone other than Days Between Stations!" The self-titled CD can be obtained through Amazon, CD Baby, iTunes and the group's official website www.daysbetweenstations.com.
“... ranks up there with the best of them... it could be deemed a modern classic progressive rock album... I know this will be on my 'Favorite Releases of 2007' “ - Prognaut
In the meantime, Sepand and Oscar are currently preparing to release an EP of non-album tracks: “There is one track from the early writing sessions called 'Sundays', and that will probably be on it," says Oscar. “It's a very dark, melancholy ambient piece that was one of those 'happy accidents' from a live improvisation." Also, to the elation of Days Between Stations fans worldwide, the group has ventured back into the recording studio to work on new material for the next CD. “I think we will probably take the same 'anything goes' approach as we did with the first one," Oscar explains about the duo's new music. “Oscar and I are just beginning a journey of finding out what we are about," concludes Sepand. “Our rule is to be truthful to ourselves, and to venture out as far as possible and not to worry about opinions."
Along with recording the new CD, and release of the band's EP, plans for live performances by Days Between Stations are currently in the works.
For more information: www.daysbetweenstations.com www.myspace.com/daysbetweenstationsband
Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR [email protected]
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