MUSIC NEWS - Denver rockers, SINGLE FILE, return with a big label debut, their "Common Struggles" album (out via Reprise Records - buy your copy, here), produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, The All-American Rejects, Less Than Jake).
These hard working Denver-based rock trio found out that hard work and unswerving dedication to one's craft can pay off, particularly when combined with a little luck – it's probably safe to say that most people don't spend a big chunk of their twenties tooling around the U.S. in an RV named Maggie Mae and nipping into gas stations to fill its water tank before the attendant catches on. "We were little pirates, just living in this crappy RV," says lead vocalist/guitarist/bassist Sloan Anderson. "We drove, we promoted on MySpace, we played shows – that's all we did," remembers Joe Ginsberg, who alternates on bass and guitar with Anderson. "We'd post – ‘hey, if you want to bring non-perishables or water to the show, we'll hook you up with some free merch.'" "It's important to maintain a sense of humor, because if you can't laugh at yourself and at the things that happen to you, you're not really enjoying life to the fullest," adds drummer Chris Depew.
"Yeah, we're not messing around – none of those four or five minute long songs," Ginsberg jokes. "There's a lot in there, if you're looking for it. If you're not, there's still a lot in there – or you can just bob your head," says Anderson. "We were going for timeless. I don't know if we've got it or not, but damn it if we didn't try."
And to celebrate their music & new release, MNN and SINGLE FILE have teamed up to give away an iPhone to a lucky reader, see contest rules/details here or click on ad below. Act fast, contest ends May 10 !
"common grounds" is a great album and single file is definitely one of my new favorite bands! check out this really funny youtube video they made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wpKjuxZJ5E
Posted by: jamiebean | Jun 15, 2009 at 07:11 PM