Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The Macrotones Record Release Party at Johnny D's Saturday Night

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The Macrotones, Boston's own homegrown afrobeat ensemble, are celebrating the release of the third EP, Darvaza, out December 4, 2012 on Music ADD Records, this Saturday night at Johnny D's in Somerville, MA.  The Macrotones have been at it for a while with their percussive, heavy sound driving dance floors into a frenzy.  Darvaza was recorded and produced by the legendary Sean Slade (Radiohead, Pixies, Morphine, Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and the Boston Music Award-winning Benny Grotto at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Mass.  The record captures the 9-piece ensemble's dark and dense sound in a warm and gritty analog setting. The six meticulously constructed tracks move from traditional afrobeat to funk, to rock, to ethiojazz – and stay persistently infectious with chunky horn lines and pulsating percussion.  If you're in or around Boston, come get a taste of their new tunes live in person this Saturday night.  Then cop the record on vinyl, CD, or digitally on the 4th when it drops.

1 comment:

Heidi Lyn said...

The Macrotones are an incredible band. I've seen them many times and they always make you move. Great beats, incredibly talented musicians. Check them out!