Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences New Order, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, American Music Club, Massive Attack, The Cars andThe Clash, Bad Brains, Ramones, Butthole Surfers, Fishbone, Talking Heads, Devo, The Cars, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, BDP, Nine Inch Nails, Tricky.

Similar Artists Guided by Voices, Foo Fighters, Super Chunk, The Replacements, The Psychedelic Furs, Third Eye Blind

Artist History Arson Welles formed in Minneapolis, where they have been performing and recording since 1998. They released the EP "Who In The Blazes Is Arson Welles?" in Dec. 1999. The EP hit #123 on the CMJ Top 200 charts on Jan. 24, 2000 and hit #1 on WRAS Atlanta (the nations biggest college radio station) on Feb.22 2000.

Group Members Eric Olsen, Michael Rusteck, Roland Apikelis, Joshua Holland, and Robert White

Instruments Guitar, Synth/Synth Bass, Electric Piano, Drums, Vocals

Albums "Who In The Blazes Is Arson Welles"

Press Reviews CMJ A&R Pick, December 27, 1999 "Arson Welles's six-song debut EP is loaded with solid, time-tested musical ideas. The pure pop craftsmen in this Minnesota quintet write vigorous, eardrum-tickling hooks in the sturdy, searing style of the Replacements, though with less of a boozy edge. The band augments its sizzle-and- burn rock wallop with colorful melodic flourishes, which add sparkle and texture to the steel-strong, power-pop foundation. "Red Eye" is a crossword puzzle of circular keyboard strains and forceful guitar riffs, the latter of which never overshadow the song's rich, tuneful core. "Calling Card" and "Second Coming" are highlighted by the potent and emotive exertions of vocalist Eric Olsen. Who In The Blazes… is a rather assured, ear-grabbing debut." -Glen Sansone, CMJ New Music Journal "Arson Welles plays power pop that is as intriguing and textured as it is catchy." -Team Clermont "...enjoyable and entertaining to listen to...maybe that's why I found myself coming back to this CD and listening again and again." -Rich Horton, Toast Magazine (formerly Cake) "...slick pop-rockers..." -Peter Scholtes, City Pages "...great pop rock...thumbs up." -Robyne Robinson, The Buzz, Channel 9 News

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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