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*I apologize for my "Happy 3rd Birthday Velour" article. The Velour website contained out-of date information. This year will be Velour's 4th birthday and the set list is still TBD. I'm sorry for any inconvienience this might have caused*
The Devil Whale, their music is indefinable, and yet they clearly know what they're doing. With songs like Butter for Burns, and If This House Fails the lyrical and vocal prowess of leadman Brinton Jones shines forth. Other times the heavy guitar and bass fill the room with an energy indescribable by mortal man. With their smooth guitar licks, heavy bass, and bright keyboard, The Devil Whale has created a sound that is unique, one that cannot be defined. And they like it that way.
"Our goal is to become a genre." -Brinton Jones
I had a chance to talk to Brinton and guitarist/keyboardist Kris "Subterfuge" Taylor about their influences and about genre. When I spoke of influences the generic "everyman" influences came up: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, etc. But as we talked Kris mentioned how The Beatles ARE, a genre. People don't say "That band sounds like a early 60's to late 70's classical rock band from the U.K." People say "That band sounds like The Beatles!". And that is Brinton's dream, for The Devil Whale to be a genre, in and of themselves.
Many wonder where the name The Devil Whale comes from. It's from a painting by a very talented artist by the name of Jen Lobo (see photo caption for website). Brinton spoke of the "majesty" of the whale as well: largest mammal on Earth, gliding through the water, able to sink ships with ease. Some may picture a red, scaly, horned, pissy, distraught whale when these words are spoken. But to some the "Devil" is a symbol of rebellion. And that is a good symbol for a band like The Devil Whale, no genre to restrain their musical abilities. Because they are a genre!
Comments
that would be awesome if the Devil Whale became their own world-wide genre! Brilliant
great writing kid. you almost spelled everything correctly. mom loves ya
the whale is also a symbol of something great and beautiful that cannot be controlled or tamed. love the pic. love the article. u getting good kiddy. need to check out this band now :]
I'm def gonna go check out this band now, hope they're as cool as you say they are :)
I have this painting in my living room.
I love it.
I checked out the band, and they are pretty rad.
Great article, too.
:)
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