Shawn Rosenblatt recognizes that originality in a saturated market is somewhat of a commodity these days. In this post Napster - digitally obsessed generation, authenticity is often sacrificed for unsustainable popularity. Chicago's Netherfriends, takes song composition to a whole new stage of innovation, allowing their songs to define the band, not their fashion sense, or peers. Rare as that may be, Netherfriends is at the forefront of a new crop of artists who are focused on great songwriting and performance.
Looking into Netherfriends, one discovers a world of truth and talent that stands tall when compared to such legends of aptitude as The Zombies. Formed in 2007 in Chicago, Illinois, Netherfriends has come a long way since self-releasing two previous EP’s as well as a 7 inch on Apollo Sunshine’s Black and Greene Records.
Netherfriends is the amalgamation of experimental field recordings, solid pop melody, and vocal harmonies, or as You Ain’t No Picasso said, “…wicked smart pop music that’s bone simple with a fantastic melody.”
With extensive touring planned, a new EP, Calling You Out, as well as an recent Daytrotter Session, Netherfriends is poised to be the band you wish you could say you heard first.
Sept 21 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN
Sept 22 - Skully's - Columbus, OH
Sept 23 - Garageland - Philadelphia, PA
Sept 24 - Glass Door - Brooklyn, NY
Sept 26 - Pianos - Manhattan, NY
Sept 30 - Schuba's - Chicago, IL
Oct 9 - UW Memorial Union, Rathskeller - Madison, WI
Oct 10 - Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
Oct 13 - Graffiti Bar - Murfreesboro, TN
Oct 15 - 641RPM - Boone, NC
Oct 16 - Haley's House - Richmond, VA
Oct 17 - The Annex - Baltimore, MD
Oct 19 - The Manhattan Room - Philadelphia, PA
Oct 27 - House Show - Indianapolis, IN
Nov 13 - The Beauty Shop - Fairfield, IA
Nov 16 - 8th St Taproom - Lawrence, KS
Nov 18 - Hole In the Wall - Austin, TX
Looking into Netherfriends, one discovers a world of truth and talent that stands tall when compared to such legends of aptitude as The Zombies. Formed in 2007 in Chicago, Illinois, Netherfriends has come a long way since self-releasing two previous EP’s as well as a 7 inch on Apollo Sunshine’s Black and Greene Records.
Netherfriends is the amalgamation of experimental field recordings, solid pop melody, and vocal harmonies, or as You Ain’t No Picasso said, “…wicked smart pop music that’s bone simple with a fantastic melody.”
With extensive touring planned, a new EP, Calling You Out, as well as an recent Daytrotter Session, Netherfriends is poised to be the band you wish you could say you heard first.
After a slew of well-received dates acros the country -
including a raved-about turn at SXSW -
Netherfriends announce a string of new tour dates
taking them from home-base Chicago to NYC
and everywhere in between.
With an EP and a 7" on Apollo Sunshine’s Black and Greene Records,
Netherfriends hit the road with never-before heard tunes
and an eye on winning hearts at every stop on the tour.
Fall Tour Dates
Sept 20 - The Mill - Iowa City, IASept 21 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN
Sept 22 - Skully's - Columbus, OH
Sept 23 - Garageland - Philadelphia, PA
Sept 24 - Glass Door - Brooklyn, NY
Sept 26 - Pianos - Manhattan, NY
Sept 30 - Schuba's - Chicago, IL
Oct 9 - UW Memorial Union, Rathskeller - Madison, WI
Oct 10 - Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI
Oct 13 - Graffiti Bar - Murfreesboro, TN
Oct 15 - 641RPM - Boone, NC
Oct 16 - Haley's House - Richmond, VA
Oct 17 - The Annex - Baltimore, MD
Oct 19 - The Manhattan Room - Philadelphia, PA
Oct 27 - House Show - Indianapolis, IN
Nov 13 - The Beauty Shop - Fairfield, IA
Nov 16 - 8th St Taproom - Lawrence, KS
Nov 18 - Hole In the Wall - Austin, TX
