archways

Archways was formed by Chris Kordash and Ray Argyle during the late summer of 2006 in Los Angeles. Discovering the compatibility of Ray’s melodic vocal style with Chris’ artful guitar work, the two set out with the ambitious task of collaborating on material which used classic progressions and pop-sensible melodies but combined them with rhythmic structures that were both driving and nuanced with shifting time signatures. After over a year of writing and recording at various Southern Californian studios, Archways finally completed their debut Album Lest We Forget. The album is 14 beautifully crafted songs that flow seamlessly with the cinematic sense of a visionary soundtrack. Dark and passionate, tracks like "New Low" and "Don't Be a Stranger" bring to mind the vocal crooning of artists like Morrissey and Jeff Buckley while others such as "Modern Myth" and "Jinx" have an undercurrent of complexity to the arrangements that is reminiscent of Radiohead. Layering the craft of the open hearted songwriter with technical sophistication, Archways has managed to combine elements of seemingly contradictory musical movements into its own original voice.
After a few early changes the rhythm section is now solidly rounded out by bassist Miles Martin and drummer Beak Wing. The now complete Archways line up have began collaborating on a new album while simultaneously picking up considerable momentum in support of its debut record. Lest We Forget has received radio airplay on San Diego’s 94.9fm, 91.1fm and LA’s Indie 103.1. Songs from the album have been placed in several independent films as well as a surfing documentary distributed by Quicksilver. Archways regularly performs around Southern California and tours periodically in the Western United States with plans of a more widespread touring schedule in 2009.
Our debut album "Lest We Forget" is out now and can be purchased through CDBaby.com
We are now also on iTunes at:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? playListId=281391940
Individual songs can be purchased from the SNOCAP player on this very page.
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