Artist description Very melodic and powerful pop/rock. Take the British sound and add Western inluenced rock drumming. Totally kick ass!

Music Style POP/ROCK

Musical Influences BEATLES, BLUR, OASIS, NIRVANA, JOHN LENNON, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, BEACH BOYS

Similar Artists OASIS, BLUR, JELLYFISH, BEATLES, T-REX

Artist History The Pilchards are two friends from Austin, Texas named Matt Morris and Bryan Keeling. Matt writes the music, sings, and plays guitar, and Bryan is the drummer, percussionist, and producer. Rarely do their talents overlap. Bryan is a veteran of the Austin music scene, having played in local favorites such as Mr. Rocketbaby, Stringbones, and more recently the ethereal and flavorful Eden’s Plot. Matt was one of his parents’ basement’s hottest acts until beginning a live solo career in Austin in 1998. A chance meeting as neighbors in late 2000 brought forth a collaboration that resulted in their February 2002 full-length debut Forever Before Now. Along with a little help from their friends on keyboards, Forever Before Now is an emotional pop whirlwind of rock and psychedelia that blends the passion and melody of the past with the technology of today. Following the release of the record, Matt, Bryan, and friends began playing well-received live shows, as well as developing and adding to their 80-plus song repertoire.

Group Members MATT MORRIS-ALL VOCALS, GTRS, BASS BRYAN KEELING-DRUMS, ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION

Instruments DRUMS, BASS, ELECTRIC GTRS, ACOUSTIC GTRS, MELLOTRON, DULCIMER, TRUMPET, HAMMOND ORGAN, WURLITZER, SYNTH PATCHES, SHAKERS, TAMBOURINES

Albums FOREVER BEFORE NOW

Location Austin, TX - USA

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