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A Sunken Ship Irony

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After being unheard of in the Minnesota music scene for well over a year, Jay Jay re-emerged with a new drive and a new music style that is hard to ignore. Drawing heavily from the close attention to detail of indie rock, the introspective reflections of emo, the story-telling of folk, and the fury of punk rock, A Sunken Ship Irony creates something undeniably unique. With deeply layered recorded tracks and a powerful live performance, this is one highly explosive act! Watch for Jay Jay on tour this winter, sometimes with appearances by a guest musician or two...

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Member Since: 3/19/2005
Band Website: spotlessrecords.com/asunkenshipirony
Band Members: Jay Jay Toybox with an occasional guest musician or two... If you play an instrument, or know someone who does, and would like to contribute to this project, see my blog, "Looking for Talented Musicians to Add to the Fleet."
Influences: Jesus Christ, the Bible, "The Pilgrim’s Progress" by John Bunyan, Carl Barks, Megaman (8-bit), the 80’s, cartoons, robots, pirates, ninjas, Muppets, Fraggles, and these fine bands/artists:

The Age of Rockets, Bryan Andrew, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bleach, Bright Eyes, Copeland, Pat Deal, Dirt Bike Annie, The Duds, Bob Dylan, Gregory and the Hawk, The Huntingtons, Joy Electric, Erik Larson, Mae, Keith Mathis, Modern Day Miracle, Modest Mouse, Open Candles, Pedro the Lion, The Postal Service, The Ramones, The Rentals, Saves the Day, Say Hi To Your Mom, The Shins, Simon and Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Tegan & Sara, They Might Be Giants, The Weakerthans, Weezer
Sounds Like: Unique indie-pop... undeniably catchy melodies set to spacious acoustic and lush digital landscapes... think Bright Eyes meets Pedro the Lion meets the Postal Service...
Record Label: Spotless Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Lets Take the Sky

The new album, Let's take the Sky, is complete.In celebration, I have uploaded the ENTIRE CD to PureVolume until December 7, when the CD is officially released.Go listen to it here:www.purevolume.com/...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:25:00 PST

So whats up with the album anyway?

That's a good question...The "Love Letters and Cardigan Sweaters" album is not done yet. This project has been one big frustration after another for me, but the end result is going to be amazing. Curr...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:16:00 PST

We need a drummer...

If you play drums and are interested in playing for us, send us a message... Please include a phone number...Our new drummer MUST be:DEDICATEDAble to keep a beatWilling to commit to practice and playi...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:18:00 PST

The album is almost done...

Anticipate...The new album Love Letters and Cardigan Sweaters is so close to being done! I finished the last of my vocal tracks today (besides a couple I'm thinking about redoing) which means all of m...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:46:00 PST

Recording so far...

I spent a good portion of this afternoon up in my sweltering recording studio. I am pretty sweaty and smelly right now, but I figured I'd take a quick break to let people know what is going on up here...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sat, 12 May 2007 01:16:00 PST

The Breeze that Fans the Flame

I posted a new song. It's called "The Breeze that Fans the Flame" and it's available on our PureVolume site. I decided to write something with more of the "old school" Sunken Ship vibe to it. It's not...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:17:00 PST

Ten Minute Kings

Just in case people were wondering... Last Holiday is on the flyer for the show for January 26, but they won't be playing...  They broke up...  The good news is that we've found a replaceme...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:53:00 PST

Songs about robots and...

Hello hello!!! Last year we decided to give our listners a goft for the holidays and posted a free mp3 which you know know as "Island of Misfit Toys".  What we never really considered is that wh...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:34:00 PST

Sunday Sundown

Our song "Reflection at Sundown" has now become the theme to the podcast "Sunday Sundown".  This show is recorded in Holland and plays mellow songs by great songwriters from all over the world......
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:22:00 PST

Looking for talented musicians to add to the fleet!

If you play guitar, keyboard, violin, or drums and live in the St Cloud area, YOU may be the guy we are looking for...  A Sunken Ship Irony is looking for talented musicians who are serious about...
Posted by A Sunken Ship Irony on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:41:00 PST