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the Mexico Electric - Whisky Trains & Angels

C Fraher — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:54:57 GMT

the Mexico Electric's debut, Whisky Trains & Angels, features members of Charleston's French Kiss Coma trading off with Jitterbug and Rain's Brit Byers to create a blend of rock, folk/ noise. FKC's Nevin Cahill in turns croons and shreds. Brit's voice possesses a grit informed by a passion beyond her youth. The record was recorded at Taxi Recordings and mastered by Kramer and I'm informed that the band has recently begun shopping it. Enjoy!

Mexico Electric passing out tunes

C Fraher — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:24:00 GMT

Here's another offering from the upcoming Mexico Electric album. It was recorded and mixed in Chicago at Taxi Recordings and will be mastered by Kramer (Shimmydisc, SecondShimmy, ShimmyLand).

Featuring the lullabyish vocals of Nevin Cahill, chief noise architect of the band French Kiss Coma.

http://www.myspace.com/mexicoelectricband

Album due soon from Mexico Electric

C Fraher — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:49:03 GMT

Here's another tune from the forthcoming Mexico Electric album, title tbd at this writing. "Heartstained Blues" is one of 14 songs on the album to be released on the Rainy Day Collective label. They're having it mastered by Kramer. Hope you like it. If so, stop by and let 'em know: http://myspace.com/mexicoelectricband

the Carson Mcullers

C Fraher — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:54:28 GMT

Here's one from the Carson Mcullers. The New Messengers' bassist, Jamison, asked me to help him record some songs he had written based on his mother's murder and the lengthy fallout which ensued.

I immediately jumped at the chance.

Backed by Nevin from French Kiss Coma, Britney from Mexico Electric, and featuring Lewis Harris (Pent-up House) on bass. We recorded the songs over July and August. Kramer (Shimmy/Second Shimmy) mixed and mastered it last month. It finally got here a week ago.

I don't want to go too much into specifics, but there's some really great music on this record that comes from a remarkable place.

This one features Britney on vocals.

New tune from the New Messengers

C Fraher — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:54:32 GMT

Here's a new one for you. Sort of a glammed-up version of the march of the baby elephants. Part coming of age story, part cautionary tale.

Enjoy!

the Technical Jed

C Fraher — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:38:37 GMT

This is a song from 1996's the Oswald Cup, the ill-fated sophomore effort from my old group, the Technical Jed. We were lucky enough to work with producer Rich Costey (Muse, RATM, etc) in some of the nicest studios in Richmond, New York, and Boston. The band broke up weeks before touring on this record and the label shelved it. Word was they used the jewel boxes for their other releases.

Your new friends, Mexico Electric!

C Fraher — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:55:18 GMT

Here's a preview of the Mexico Electric album, title TBD. They're putting it out on the Rainy Day Collective imprint.

The product of a French Kiss Coma recording schedule that didn't allow for the bassist to attend, they decided instead to record the mellower side of their musical abilities.

The duo on vocals is Brit Byers (Jitterbug and Rain) and Nevin Cahill (French Kiss Coma). Some of the songs were written on the train to the studio. Britney's voice is something.

It's due out in October along with offerings from French Kiss Coma, the Carson McCullers and the New Messengers.

"Secret lovers, don't go telling your mother..."

French Kiss Coma Album due in October!

C Fraher — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:05:07 GMT

Here's a newly mastered tune from the South Carolina noise-masters French Kiss Coma. The album, “We are all made of Stardust” is due out in October on the Rainy Day Collective/Taxi Recordings imprint. The band will be touring in August to introduce audiences to the new material. Check their website for dates and locations. The album was mastered by the legendary Kramer of Bongwater/Shimmydisc.

Tabitha (remixed)

C Fraher — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:08:18 GMT

This is a new mix of the tune by the New Messengers that I posted recently. It features Paul Von Mertens from the Brian Wilson band and Poi Dog Pondering on bari and tenor sax, bass harmonica and jaw harp.

Syrup Eddies do Marvin Gaye

C Fraher — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:12:03 GMT

Here's another one from the Syrup Eddies. Margie sings and plays guitar, Victoria plays accordion and sings, Tim plays upright and electric bass, and Tommy plays drums and sings. They can be seen around Chicago and are based out of the Hotti Biscotti in Logan Square.

the Syrup Eddies

C Fraher — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:21:16 GMT

Here's one from a Chicago group, the Syrup Eddies - a group I've been working with this week. This is their version of the Jesus and Mary Chain's "Just Like Honey".

Boom

C Fraher — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:40:06 GMT

Here's one from my band. We worked into the live set.

another FKC tune

C Fraher — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:34:36 GMT

This is the first half of the song, the second half is a pretty cool noise jam.

More FKC

C Fraher — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:32:12 GMT

This is another tune from French Kiss Coma. The end part has some snippets that remind me of Can. Enjoy!

French Kiss Coma

C Fraher — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:14:52 GMT

Here's a tune from a band I just recorded. They're a killer 3-piece w/ energy to burn.

French Kiss Coma

new tune

C Fraher — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:56:32 GMT

Here's a new one we're working on. Feeling out the length a little. Enjoy!