Artist description The Marazene Heartbeat Clock is a music project that doesn't easily fit into a particular genre.Moments of brilliance, inspired by the legendary sounds of The Replacements, Built to Spill, and Sonic Youth(to name a very few) heavily puncuate the melodic, sometimes, eerie songs. Comprised of four young musicians from Eagle River, Alaska, The Marazene Heartbeat Clock has the potential to breath new life into an industry sadly benton making top 40 hit singles.

Music Style Indie, alternative, songwriter, experimental

Musical Influences Tom Waits, Built to Spill, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, Smog, Palace, Superchunk, Archers of Loaf, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, Bright Eyes, Son Volt, WIlco, Pavement, Husker Du

Artist History Formed in June of 2000, the original lineup was Bret Phillips(vocals, guitars), Shaye Straw(bass, keyboards, back-up vocals)and Dirk Jewitt(percussion). In July, the trio enlisted Steve Macsurak(guitars, bass). Bret, Shaye and Dirk had already played together, over the years, in the bands, Johnny Spenard and Lampshade. Going further back, Bret and Dirk were the founders of The Field and, the legendary in its own right, Sound and the Fury. All of this experience has led to a polished sound without being overly "mainstream"and retaining a raw appeal.

Group Members Bret, Shaye, Steve and Dirk

Instruments Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals, Percussion, Violins

Albums Sometimes it looked like a diamond, but it wasn't a diamond

Additional Info 7" single due out in April, Album due out summer

Location seattle, washington - USA

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