{"id":728,"date":"2013-09-05T15:08:27","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T15:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/?p=728"},"modified":"2013-10-11T15:09:53","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T15:09:53","slug":"suburban-legends-to-release-ep-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/suburban-legends-to-release-ep-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Suburban Legends to release EP in October"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SUBURBAN LEGENDS TO RELEASE EP IN OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Orange County, CA-based third wave ska vets Surburban Legends are set to release their latest EP, Dreams Aren\u2019t Real But These Songs Are<\/em>, on October 8, 2013 in CD and digital formats, with the LP version coming November 5, 2013.\u00a0 The band is signed to Rock Ridge Music (with distribution through ADA).\u00a0 The six-song EP is a reverently played and imaginatively arranged collection of Disney classics, full of the band\u2019s distinct blend of fizzy ska and sugary pop, with accents of disco and funk.<\/p>\n

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The group navigates intricate songs like \u201cA Dream Is A Wish\u201d from Cinderella<\/em> and \u201cYou\u2019ve Got A Friend In Me\u201d from Toy Story<\/em>, tying together their unique ska lineage with time-honored Tin Pan Alley songcraft. The EP standout is the Legends\u2019 sun-soaked, rocksteady rendition of \u201cBeauty And The Beast.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Delving into this canon has been inspiring for the band as it heads in to write and record its upcoming full length. \u201cWith these classic songs, you hear them once and you\u2019re humming them for weeks,” lead Legend Vincent Walker reveals.\u00a0 “I learned so much about songwriting. There\u2019s an effective simplicity here that will definitely impact us on this next album.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The song selection is apropos given that Suburban Legends\u2019 story basically begins in the early 2000s at the Disneyland theme park. For years, the guys held a semi-regular gig there performing covers and originals, winning patrons\u2019 hearts with boundless musicality and an unflinchingly positive live show that boasts dazzling choreography. This era coincided with height of the Cali ska scene that launched the careers of No Doubt, Goldfinger, and Reel Big Fish. Suburban Legends distinguished themselves from the pack by favoring sleek pop grooves that playfully and ingeniously recalled late \u201990s Top 40.<\/p>\n

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Over its career, the band has released five albums, six EPs, and two DVDs. Suburban Legends have built an impressive live profile playing multiple tours throughout the US, UK, Europe, and Canada, undertaking successful runs with big names like Reel Big Fish, Less Then Jake, Bowling for Soup, and Goldfinger. Suburban Legends is Vincent Walker (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and trumpet), Aaron Bertram (trumpet, vocals), Brian Robertson (trombone, backing vocals), Brian Klemm (lead guitar, vocals), Brad Polidori (bass), Chris Lucca (trumpet), and Ed Larsen (drums, percussion, and piano).<\/p>\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2013 \u00a0 SUBURBAN LEGENDS TO RELEASE EP IN OCTOBER Orange County, CA-based third wave ska vets Surburban Legends are set to release their latest EP, Dreams Aren\u2019t Real But These Songs Are, on October 8, 2013 in CD and digital formats, with the LP version coming November 5, 2013.\u00a0 The … <\/p>\n

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