Love in October
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Love in October is a pop/rock/indie band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They formed in 2006 and gained popularity with their Words of Sound EP.
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History
Love in October formed in Minneapolis in 2006 and released their debut EP in 2007, which charted as a #20 add on CMJ. They are set to release their first full-length album in October 2007. They are well known for their vintage-inspired rock outfits, as well as their artistic stage elements, which include strobe-illuminated mannequins, a painted backline, and Broadway theater skits. Influenced by artists like Ok Go and The Wannadies, Love in October worked with producer Ed Rose who has worked with Motion City Soundtrack, another Minneapolis rock band to whom they have been compared. Their music also clearly reflects their Swedish influences with their strong emphasis on melodies.
In January 2007, they self-produced their first music video A Day in the Life Of, directed by rock video maverick Justin Staggs. The video takes place in a turn-of-the-century ballroom with hints of modernism and 'out of place' elements. Unlike most modern music videos, "A Day in the Life Of" focuses on the screenplay rather than the band. A funny love triangle is played out at a party involving aristocrats, villains, and underdogs. The video was brought from concept to finished product in less than a month, involving over 50 cast and crew members.
Members
- Erik Widman - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Moog
- Kent Widman - Bass, Moog
- Nik Pfeifer - Guitar
- Mike Swanson - Drums
Discography
Words of Sounds EP (2007)
Words of Sound was recorded by Ed Rose at Black Lodge Studio in Eudora, Kansas in 2006 and released by the Musik Group in early 2007. The EP achieved early momentum from popularity garnered through MySpace as well as several short YouTube films. The band released a music video for the single "A Day in the Life Of" [1], which features elaborate French Renaissance costumery, dramatic period sets, ballroom dancing, and sword fighting intersecting with a modern pop rock feel.
Track listing:
- A Day in the Life Of
- Method to Madness
- Hollywood Horror
- Words of Sound
- Don’t Ask Me
- 1000 Miles From Here
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