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Esque

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"The rhythm section represented here could easily compete with any other regional act in the genre. Bassist Basil Bayne could give more famous contemporaries, such as Interpol's Carlos D., a run for his major-label money. Following suit, singer Darren O'Brien croons somewhere between the realms of glam and goth, channeling the likes of Davids Bowie and Byrne." -- PerformerMag.com
"The best post-punk, New New Wave band we've heard in a long time. Super-fun, extremely danceable, totally tasty pop goodness." -- The Phillyist
"Esque is onto something here. With infectious hooks and clever word-play, Everyone's Playing is as solid a start as any band could ask." -- Localist
"Everyone's Playing possesses a power and maturity most new bands can only dream of." -- House of Smut
"A dark and moody, far-too-short collection of ‘80s-influenced art rock. Hopefully Everyone’s Playing is just a taste of what’s to come." -- Memphis Playbook
"An active rhythm section that knows its way around the dub- and funk-influenced side of the post-punk world. This is a band that luxuriates in its morosity, and with this water-bed rhythm section, it seems like a worthwhile gambit." -- Memphis Flyer
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Member Since: 04/07/2005
Band Website: http://www.EsqueLife.com
Band Members: B asil Bayne : bass/vocals/design
C hase Anderson : drums
D arren O'Brien : vocals/guitar/keyboards

A lexander Gates played keys on the EP.
G reg Faison plays keys for us whenever he can.
H arry K recorded and mixed Everyone's Playing.
J oel Halpern has played a couple shows and done quasi-managerial stuff.
S uzy Hendrix played saxophone on "The Escape Artist," and once toured with Steve Jansen (Japan) and Yukihiro Takahashi (Yellow Magic Orchestra), which kind of gives us pedigree.
Influences: Renaldo & the Loaf
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My Blog

Reviews

The long versions:"The temptations are all there right from the beginning of Everyone's Playing. Esque's 5-song EP kicks off with seductive reverb and a dynamic bass riff that dominate the entire reco...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:07:00 GMT

Eno Wanted

We are actively seeking a keyboard player/programmer/multi-instrumentalist in the New York area. Above all, we want someone with an intuitive feel for music who can write melodies and offer ideas to ...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:18:00 GMT

Touring!

You may have missed the schedule in your mad rush to read this new blog, but we about to embark on a decently sized tour.  Here's the now-complete schedule:Jan. 10 - Little Rock: Whitewater Taver...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:40:00 GMT

Our Good Side

We've been given the Donahue treatment.  If you're familiar with the eccentricities of Donahue's work, I think you'll agree that we came off fairly unscathed.  Check it here:http://www.comme...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:15:00 GMT

Playbook Review

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Posted by on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:16:00 GMT

Flyer Review

   We'll take it!
Posted by on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:29:00 GMT

Worldwide

I was on Pandora at work on Friday--it's a free, customizable internet radio site where you can create 100 stations based on particular songs or artists and they'll play songs that are musically simil...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Milestone

A couple big announcements:1.) The EP is fully mixed and mastered, which means that the musical end is finally, finally finished, leaving just the artwork, which Bayne is working on right now, and the...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:59:00 GMT

Living On the Ceiling

Blancmange sent us a message.  Said they liked us.  I think they might have sent the friend request; can't remember.  Pretty cool. Darren
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:42:00 GMT

Son of the return of the revenge of...

"Hard Living" is back.  Pretty much done, so this is the last of the songs with Harry.  Up next: "Glorious Death of Me" at Unclaimed, mastering, management, label, distribution, extensive to...
Posted by on Mon, 29 May 2006 00:06:00 GMT