Since forming in 2004 East Hundred have undergone some changes, adding members and transitioning from an electronica-focused studio band to a dynamic indie rock group along the lines of Broken Social Scene and Denali.
With two EPs under their belt--one produced by the highly esteemed John McEntire of Tortoise--they're gearing up to release their debut full-length, Passenger, recorded by Philly uberproducer Brian McTear of Bitter Bitter Weeks. With the album's release, East Hundred drummer Will Blair says he hopes listeners are "surprised in a good way." The first two EPs, he explains, "were spent looking for and experimenting with our sound. On this one we haven't found it, but we've gotten so much closer. We've matured, and so has the sound. I think it's a bit stronger all around."
Blair has high hopes for the new year. "We feel strongly about this record, and hopefully it can get recognized," he says. "I think we finally put something together that reflects what we want to do and who we really are."
Singer Beril Guceri has more utilitarian expectations for the record: "If we became someone's totally favorite band, that would be awesome." With an infectious giggle, Guceri adds she hopes "it's a good makeout record or something."
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1. j said... on Jan 7, 2009 at 07:28PM
“these guys are awesome!! i can't wait for their cd release show on friday at johnny brendas!”
2. Peen said... on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:36PM
“This band is going to take off. Which sux cuz I like to hoard my music away. But awesome for them. They are one of the best live bands in the city. ”
3. Gale Giger said... on Jan 12, 2009 at 11:15AM
“So I feel compelled to say something about the show. After barely making it in (The show sold out, I had to pay the door man $20 to get in), I slowly shouldered my way to the front to see one of the most amazing shows I have ever seen. The lights dimmed and the spot light shined on a band that looked like they could be playing with with the likes of COLDPLAY or U2. The sound was very well put together and their studio recordings dont do this band justice. I would go again in a heart beat. ”