Artist description Bright,soaring vocals-Distinct,dramatic guitars-and busy,changing rhythms.Unique! Blueprint Sea calls upon elements of quirky pop and 'indie' rock with progressive rock flourishes and folky, narrative lyrics.

Music Style energetic, original rock.

Musical Influences anything good. all types.

Similar Artists The Pixies, The Police, Sugarcubes, Rush, King Crimson, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Tarrytown. . . . . . . . .

Artist History Blueprint Sea is a band officially formed in November 2001. Both the singer and bassist came from the band Tarrytown. The guitarist came from the band Minus World. The drummer came from the band Dasein. Together they are greater than the sum of their parts.

Group Members drums: Shawn (Tap Tempo) Pierce -- bass: David Stone -- vocals: Rebecca Stone -- guitar: J.R. Thomason

Instruments the normal stuff

Albums A Stage For The Moon........ An EP is being finished........ 2nd album out in October 2003

Press Reviews The New Romantics Aug 2003 Iv'e heard people say they don't enjoy women singing for rock bands, indie bands, etc., but July 19th's Show at J and J's Pizza provided ample reminder that kick-ass music is all inclusive. Blueprint Sea and Record Hop put on a variety show, killing all hopes of keeping the Denton scene a shaggy-haired boys club. Blueprint Sea is becoming one of my favorite bands to listen to. I've seen them three or four times, and each time I appreciate them a little bit more. Equal parts indie bop, dance pop, and post punk four to the floor, Blueprint Sea are equipped to suit your needs, be it dancing aimlessly in circles or smoking your cigarette in the corner. The rhythm section is super tight, and the band can stop on a dime and make hairpin time changes. Shawn, the drummer, makes some interesting stylistic choices, always refreshing to hear in a band. The singer, Becca, never hesitates to let loose and wail, regardless of what is going on behind her. The bass player, David, gives up the funk, and Jr, the guitarist, can jump from Adam Ant to Van Halen in the blink of an eye. Visually, Blueprint Sea isn't as engaging as some bands from Denton, but they aren't really supposed to be. Stage movement mostly consists of head bobbing and leg-shaking. They don't jump around endlessly because it does not fit the music. Which in and of itself is nice to see in a culture rapidly scrambling to make their performance more emotional, so to speak. Blueprint Sea reminds me of the drug-dealing mod from "SLC Punk!" Their music travels between the genre tribes, a sort of scenester diplomat, and I mean that only as a compliment. Honestly, I'd rather see a Blueprint Sea show over 95% of what's going on in music today, local or national. They have three or four shows coming up in Dallas next month, go see them whenever possible. So what did we learn today, kids? 1) Ladies can rock. 2) So can dudes. 3) Denton offers a variety of delicious music flavors. 4) J and J's Pizza hosts great shows ********************************************************** ******************************************************** ************************************************ Paul Logan of The Denton Scramble******************** ************************************************** I arrived just in time to see a band called Blueprint Sea and was immediately impressed. Their music sounded really inspired and was hard not to pay attention to. They played music that resembled the Slits covering Don Caballero fronted by Bjork. The guitar (although it sounded like guitars) created almost angular fragmented rhythms. The guitarist seemed to hit random chords and run his fingers up and down the fret board like something that goes up and down a fret board. It was almost random but in the context of all else it worked perfectly. While the guitar was creating almost Sonic Youth type sounds and Slits style riffs the bass and drum secured a reggae beat, and a platform for it to survive. I guess it reminded me of a lot of stuff; the influences I heard were pretty diverse. The singer was amazing. In the way that like Roberta Flack or some great soul singer can just move you with her emotion, the same thing was happening here. She filled the place with emotion and urgency. It was punk rock art that avoided being so avant-garde as to prevent people from moving. This band is super talented and just a matter of time before people all around Denton are excited to see them.****************************** Paul Logan of Denton Rock City and The Denton Scramble read more at http://www.DentonRockCity.com*********************************************************** ********************************************* ********************************************** ********************************************** Denton Rock City/Denton Scramble taken from November 2002 Volume 4 Issue 3 3 Bands You Need To Know About********* Blueprint Sea just floors me. I am so into what they are experimenting with. Watching them, I feel like I'm someone from the 80's discovering bands like the Minutemen or Mission to Burma-- not that they necessarily sound like these bands, but their original style makes me think of them. Their songs are based in rock, but they create something new and exciting. The guitar, played by JR, lets out squeals as it launches into and out of songs(JR makes J Mascis seem like a lazy guitarist). The only way to describe the drumming and the bass is the word "gallop" because it sometimes has a galloping sound and "reggaeish" because -ahem- it somtimes has a reggae sound. (I sat here for an hour trying to better describe that.) The singer: I can't even begin to describe her. Her style is similar to a mix of X-Ray Spex lead singer, Poly Styrene and Bjork. You have to see this band before they take over the world.* * * * * * * * * * ************************* ************************************************** ************************************************** Magic Bullet interview: * *** * * * * * *********** ************************************** By: Isaiah Evans It's Sink or Swim for Blueprint Sea * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Maybe it's something in the air. Lately things have become a tad bit stale in North Texas. Maybe it's the sour taste of the recently concluded (and incredibly bitter) campaign season. Perhaps it's the dawn of the holidays. Whatever it is, it was working its way into the way that I was looking at music. I probably see around a dozen or so bands in a good week and to be honest, everything was starting to sound the same. You have your Tripping Daisy sound-a-likes, the steaming pile of poo that is rap-metal, and a slew of acts that can't wait to be the next Old 97s. Needless to say, my faith in the area music scene was waning. I say again...was.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A few weeks ago I got a call from an old friend of mine in Denton. He had been out enjoying the local flavor and happened across something that might interest me. He knew of my restlessness and lack of enthusiasm relating to the DFW-Denton scene. He swore to me that this would change my attitude, that this was something special. That something was Blueprint Sea. A week later, my friend called to say that Blueprint Sea was playing a few blocks away from my day job. So, we met up and went to the show... Could this be the wonder band that I had come to see? Was this the messiah of local music that I had been promised? Surely not. But then, it happened. One of the most wonderous sounds that I had ever heard began to spew forth from the Liquid Lounge sound system. Blueprint Sea had delivered salvation. My doubts were forgiven and my hope for the future was made whole again. Now, I understood what Madonna had been trying to say. I had indeed been touched for the very first time... I had to know more about this musical phenomenon. So, I introduced myself to Rebecca Stone, the bands vocalist. Needless to say, it was one of the more forgettable moments of my journalistic career. I couldn't help but smile and dish out gooey compliments like one of those useless prosti-teens that frequent NSYNC shows. After all, what do you say to someone who has just put your life (at least the musical aspect) back into perspective? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Questions for Blueprint Sea Who are the members of your band? Rebecca Stone on vocals, David Stone on bass, J.R. Thomason on guitar, Shawn Pierce on drums. How and when did your band form? Rebecca and David have been playing together for many years. They started playing with JR a year and a half ago. Shawn completed the lineup last November. Where did the name Blueprint Sea come from? We had so many ideas about the direction of the band that no one name would fit. The idea of a "blueprint sea" represents an ocean full of musical ideas. It also suggests the endless patterns in the night sky. What are some of the influences behind your music? The four of us have different favorites. They vary quite a bit in style and intensity. A list of specific bands would be too long because we are influenced by some part of most music. The lyrics come from a story-book approach inspired by nature or objective observation. Do you get the Sugar Cubes comparisons all of the time? Sometimes. The vocalist sings out on top of energetic, quirky music. Our music is not as silly or sexual as Sugarcubes. I'm sure if Rebecca was a man, we might have more comparisons to The Police or U2. It is a nice compliment, however. What music do you listen to? Classic Rock, Orchestral, New Wave, Punk Rock, 70's Art Rock, local bands........ Do you find Denton to be more supportive of local music than the rest of the Metroplex? Yes, in a way. The audience in Denton is more unified. Less clubs focus the potential audience attention. Where do you most enjoy playing? Mable Peabody's in Denton has been very supportive. Its like a 'home base' for our band. We enjoy playing anywhere for anyone who wants to hear something different. What’s the best place to see Blueprint Sea? Anyplace. We try to put on our best show at every venue, so any festive occasion or in the comfort of your own home would also be nice. How are you being received outside of the Denton area? Other audiences have been just as responsive. Are you planning to tour soon? Not for a while. Right now we are focused on reaching people in the Metroplex. Who produced the new album? Blueprint Sea produced it with engineer and friend Graham Duncan. It was recorded at JR's house over a few days in June. How long did it take to put together? After recording and some mixing, Graham moved to Illinois. We had to mix through the mail, so the process took longer than we planned. Have any labels shown interest in your work yet? Our album was released in mid-October, so we have not focused any attention on labels yet. Did you share songwriting responsibilities? Yes. All four of us contribute to the writing of the songs. What are your plans for the near future? To get the music in people's hands.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Isaiah Evans Magic Bullet (online zine - Dallas,Texas)

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