Underlined Passages
Underlined Passages | |
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 Underlined Passages in 2017. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Mint 400 Records |
| Associated acts | The Seldon Plan |
| Website | underlineslove |
| Members | Roy Colquitt Michael Nestor Jamaal Turner |
Underlined Passages is an American rock group from Baltimore, Maryland.
History
Michael Nestor is the former lead singer and guitarist of the post-rock pop band, the Seldon Plan.[1] When the Seldon Plan disbanded in 2013, Nestor and drummer Frank Corl began Underlined Passages. Music journalist Jim Testa says Underlined Passages "almost sound as if this music has emerged through a time warp from the heyday of Eighties college rock, with its mellifluous reverb’d vocals and easygoing pop jangle," and they draw comparison to the music of Nada Surf, Sunday’s Best, the June Brides, the Icicle Works, Sunny Day Real Estate and Tears for Fears.[2][3] They released their first full-length album, Underlined Passages on April 14, 2015, with contributions from Chris Shelley on percussion, Erin Snedecor on cello and vocals from Jeremy Ragsdale.[4] A review by Deborah Draisin in Jersey Beat says "the album mournfully passes through loneliness and optimism," and summarizes that "a late night listen could result in some serious ennui; the album is perfectly mixed and very easy on the ears."[4] The Big Takeover notes that after the release of their self-titled album, Underlined Passages began "developing a reputation for their guitar-driven and lush, emotionally intense music."[5] In 2015, they signed with independent record label Mint 400 Records, and digitally released their album, and Nestor was joined by drummer Jamaal Turner.
Mint 400 Records
Underlined Passages released their second full-length album, The Fantastic Quest, on April 6, 2016. A review from Dagger says that the album has "some pretty sweet pop music," and opines "I hate saying that a record sounds "fresh" but yeah, these guys adding some much-needed quality into the pop scene does sound fresh."[6] Colin McGuire of Frederick News-Post describes the album as "unassuming and that it feels so humble at times, you can almost picture a set of sad eyes looking up at you while all these songs are being performed." He likens the song "Everyone Was There" to "90s alt-rock that at one time would have been perfect for your favorite episode of 120 Minutes; perhaps the most straightforward track of the set, it moves at a mid-tempo that would make Spacehog proud."[7] The single "Calamine" was released on May 31, 2016, and features low register crooning and droning guitars.[8][7] Underlined Passages performed at the 2016 and 2017 North Jersey Indie Rock Festival.[9]
On September 15, 2017, Underlined Passages released their third album Tandi My Dicafi on Mint 400 Records, which New Jersey Stage calls "heavy and ethereal, the eight tracks on the record ebb and flow from softened layers of melody to frenetic shreds of distortion to catchy, twangy pop."[10][11] The track "Your Bedroom" is described in Impose as a "beautifully textured, elegant piece of dream-pop as Underlined Passages craft a whirring, dark atmosphere."[12] The single "Silverlake" is a reference to Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, an area that inspired Nestor and Turner during the writing and production. Nestor and Turner cite the music of Flying Nun Records as inspiration for the record. In early 2018, Tandi My Dicafi was released as a limited edition vinyl of the record, with bonus tracks "We Lost The Sea (Coda)" and "Interregnum," in conjunction with a tour of the East Coast of the United States.[5]
Members
- Roy Colquitt – bass (2017–present)
- Michael Nestor – vocals and guitar (2014–present)
- Jamaal Turner – drums (2015–present)
Former members
- Frank Corl – drums (2014–2015)
- Rich Marcinek – bass (2015–2016)
- Chris Shelley – drums (2015)
Discography
- Albums
- Underlined Passages (2015)
- The Fantastic Quest (2016)
- Tandi My Dicafi (2017)
- Singles
- "Everyone Was There" (2016)
- "Calamine" (2016)
- "Silverlake" (2017)
- Appearing on
- In a Mellow Tone (2015)
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- The Big Takeover Staff (August 17, 2017), "Video Premiere: "Feelings" by Underlined Passages", The Big Takeover, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Hinely, Tim (March 22, 2016), "Underlined Passages - The Fantastic Quest (Mint 400 Records)", Dagger, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Draisin, Deborah (2015), "Underlined Passages", Jersey Beat, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Impose Staff (2017), "Underlined Passages, "Your Bedroom"", Impose, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Makin, Bob (August 31, 2017), "Makin Waves Scene Report: Rock New Brunswick, New Jazz Directions and more", Institute for Nonprofit News, archived from the original on January 24, 2019
- McGuire, Colin (June 30, 2016), "Underlined Passages: 'The Fantastic Quest'", Frederick News-Post, retrieved January 24, 2016
- Mehalick, Mike (September 12, 2016), "Live Review: The North Jersey Indie Rock Festival", Speak Into My Good Eye, retrieved February 6, 2019
- New Jersey Stage Staff (September 6, 2017), "Underlined Passages To Release New Album On Mint 400 Records", New Jersey Stage, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Pirate! Staff Writers (2015), "Underlined Passages", Pirate!, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Pirate! Staff (2016), "Calamine", Pirate!, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Sessa, Sam (November 17, 2005), "The Seldon Plan", The Baltimore Sun, retrieved January 24, 2019
- Testa, Jim (2016), "Underlined Passages - Fantastic Quest", Jersey Beat, retrieved January 24, 2016
External links
Media related to Underlined Passages at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Underlined Passages discography at Discogs
