Fresh from their energetic (and loud) set at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York last week, Cymbals Eat Guitars have decided upon a quick bassist swap before continuing to tour their little souls out. Neil Berenholz has been replaced by Matthew Whipple and according to the bands publicist (via Pitchfork), Berenholz left because he simply 'didn't like touring'.
New Yorker’s Cymbals Eat Guitars have just announced details of a UK tour which will take place this November.The band, who were featured on Indiescreet back in July, will travel to:London...For all the latest indie music news and views head over to Indiescreet.com
“We were at Barnes & Noble today and I was so excited to see Maximum Rock’n’Roll’s still publishing,” says Cymbals Eat Guitars bassist Neil Berenholz, his eyes widening at the very thought. “Joe was just like, ‘What’s that?’”Welcome to one of the many contradictions that have shaped Cymbals since the spring of 2008. First, there’s [...]
Having barely been a band for a year, things sure have gone well for Staten Island four-piece 'Cymbals Eat Guitars'. On their agenda for this year is settling into their new record deal with Memphis Industries, the release of their début album and a couple of coveted support slots with The Flaming Lips.
Following the CD release of their critically acclaimed “Why There Are Mountains” CEG is back with a brand new 7″ featuring the new track “Tunguska”. The cut is pretty similar similar to some of the better tracks off of WTAM: in other words, it’s really good. The band is also set to release the aforementioned [...]
[10-21-2009] I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to waste my time at New York's annual Clusterfuck Music Junket. The long lines, the short sets, the corporate shill, the smell of rotting ambition, the aging industry dudes drooling over teenage girl singers… it just isn't my scene. But, against my better judgment, I broke my rule this year because, well, I really like Deastro (pictured)
Everyone loves the idea of discovering the next big thing, but for every significant find, there are countless false alarms. When chatter started to build around the blogosphere about unsigned newcomers Cymbals Eat Guitars, I had enough on my plate and figured that a couple weeks would be enough time to let the buzz die down a bit. Of course, the buzz didn’t die down; it escalated quickly, with.
Some songs are for filling those rooms that stare you down and brandish their emptiness in spite of your imminent flight. If Joseph D'Agostino is singing with his heart in it, the songs will hold the fort to allow you the temerity to take off. (Which he is.) Something about Why There Are Mountains tells you that you can bequeath your boxes to someone you will have truly loved for a few days and...
Yesterday, Cymbals Eat Guitars stopped into the WOXY studios to play a Lounge Act session. Amongst the tracks played was “Plainclothes”, a new track played for the first time. Check it out below:MP3: Cymbals Eat Guitars – “Plainclothes”Download Full WOXY SessionTrack Listing:Plainclothes (new/unreleased)IndianaWind Phoenix- interview -TunguskaCold Spring
New WaxBesides being your one-stop shop for used furniture and creepy sexual encounters with strangers, Craigslist is apparently where you should go if you want to start a Pitchfork-heralded indie band. New York-based Cymbals Eat Guitars was assembled by lead singer/guitarist Joseph D'Agostino through an ad on Craigslist, and after more than a year of writing and recording, the band has graced ...
The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival invades New York City this week. Here's the latest from PopMatters' writers on the beat. Words and Pictures by Thomas HaunerFree Energy Santos Party House, New York City “This is all we got tonight,” sang Free Energy in raggedy, homespun harmonies. It was the sentiment, however, not the vocals, which resonated in their early set. They played an agreeab