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The Musical
Key Note Speaker
melodic, tuneful rock with songs catchier than the VD you got from that Craigslist hook-up last month. Sophomore album helmed by Captain Jack Endino.
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On the Prowl (Intro) | 2:50 | Play |
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Nightly News | 4:03 | Play |
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Reaction | 3:54 | Play |
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Don't be fooled | 2:21 | Play |
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Polkadots | 4:05 | Play |
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The One I always call | 3:26 | Play |
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Death in Boston | 4:17 | Play |
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Noise with Toys | 0:41 | Play |
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Please | 1:41 | Play |
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Champagne & Cocaine | 2:56 | Play |
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A little While | 4:36 | Play |
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Charlie | 3:16 | Play |
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Going out West | 4:09 | Play |
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Description
Seattle's own Key Note Speaker combine a tenacious style of song craft with unstoppable melodies to create an infectious experience.
Solidifying its current line-up in early 2004, Key Note Speaker brings together four distinct musical voices into a cohesive whole. Guitarist and vocalist Scott Gallagher's ear for melody and knack for writing a catchy hook is enhanced by Chris Olsen's keyboards and synth flourishes. Providing the bedrock upon which their songs are laid are Edmund O'Brien's supportive, propulsive bass and Joe Couden's heavy, articulate drumming.
Key Note Speaker's debut album Fiction, recorded with Northwest music legend Jack Endino (Nirvana, Afghan Whigs, Hot Hot Heat, etc) was released independently in 2005. Featuring guest turns by friends Jen Wood (Postal Service, Black Heart Procession) and Brent Arnold (Sleater-Kinney, Built to Spill), Fiction was met with critical and popular praise. John Richards of the influential station KEXP stated ([Fiction is] solid from start to finish and should have people excited to see where they go from here. I know I am." All Music Guide states "Fiction's smartly crafted melodies are well served by a nuanced, spacious sound that suggests a wide range of influences but pays blatant homage to no one source in particular." Three tracks from Fiction were in regular rotation in Starbucks stores nationwide.
Since coming together, Key Note Speaker have gained a devoted following in the Northwest, playing venues such as Neumo's, The Crocodile Cafe, Chop Suey, Western Washington University, ad several large outdoor festivals along notable artists such as Sean Nelson (Harvey Danger), Jen Wood, Carrie Akre, The Pale Pacific, Sgt Major (featuring Kurt Bloch), and Joel RL Phelps. They have also performed live several times on Seattle's The End 107.7 and on KEXP's local show, Audioasis.
Key Note Speaker's sophomore album and first release on Heatstroke Records, The Musical, finds the band re-teaming with Jack Endino and expanding on their nuanced power pop sound with more complex arrangements and varied instrumentation. The Musical introduces a more mature band, addressing matters both personal and political on songs such as "Nightly News", "Reaction", and "A Little While". While seemingly made of darker stuff than Fiction, The Musical retains some of the band's cocksure pop sensibilities on tracks like "The One I always Call" and "Polkadots". The Musical is a collection of songs that will engage, challenge, and reward the listener.
More info at www.knspeaker.com & www.myspace.com/keynotespeaker