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Aviette

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About Me

Balances the experimental with the standard to create
a challenging and uniquely engaging brand of music.
-- Pulse of the Twin Cities --

Critics' Pick at NXNE
-- Now Magazine , Toronto --

If you haven't heard about these guys, I have feeling you're going to hear a lot more.
-- IndieFeed --

The songs on Until We Hear From Dave share a spookily cinematic quality, artfully arranged and often quite beautiful...
-- Christopher Bahn, The Onion A.V. Club --

Combining the noisy pop of Sonic Youth with the eerie nihilism of The Cure, singer/guitarist Holly Muñoz lays down meaty Crazy Horse-like riffs while vocally ranging in style from the breathiness of the Cocteau Twins to the sharp bite of PJ Harvey.
-- HowWasTheShow.com --

The indies might not be deeply investing in market research but each band's success seems to be a case study for big labels...such news can be empowering for music elitists. Finally, we would have a voice. We could evangelize and be responsible for getting Ted Leo on the radio. Or, we could finally get that trio from Minneapolis, Aviette signed with a label.
-- Julie Simmons, Harp --

One of the best bands to come from the Twin Cities. This is an amazing album and an amazing group. Compelling beats, powerful chord progressions and singer Holly Muñoz's enchanting voice combine to make an exciting, airtight album. Creative and versatile, this record is a necessary addition to any music library.
-- iTunes --

Playing progressive and accessible indie rock, Aviette is Minneapolis-based band made up of Holly Muñoz (guitar/vocals), Justin Hartke (bass), and Kyle Larson (drums). Their debut record, Until We Hear From Dave (2007), was recorded with Chicago-based engineer Jonathan Raymond and producer Devon Bryant (Sybris, Crush Kill Destroy, Brighton MA, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir). Until We Hear From Dave was CMJ’s 18 add and has charted at core stations such as KALX, WRSU and WTCC. Aviette is currently working on their next record with Minneapolis-based producer Darren Jackson (Tapes n’ Tapes, Kid Dakota, The Hopefuls).


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Music:

Member Since: 9/3/2005
Band Website: aviettemusic.com
Band Members: Justin Hartke
Bass - Justin invented the bass amp. Well cushioned from the aforementioned invention, Justin spends most of his time watching MYTHBUSTERS, wondering what's under Jamie's mustache. According to the heavy metal band Point of Contact, Justin "looks like he'd be blown over by a gust of wind."

Kyle Larson
Drums - Kyle enjoys drumming because his drum kit has 'lots of parts.' Kyle also reads large books by Russian authors. According to the heavy metal band Point of Contact, Kyle "looks like a drummer in a metal band."

Holly Muñoz
Vocals and Guitar - Holly misses her grandfather, Carl and her cat, Murry. According to the heavy metal band Point of Contact, Holly sounds, "silky."
Influences: Harry Nilsson, Sandro, The Cure, The Flaming Lips, The Weakerthans, Nada Surf, Afghan Whigs, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Big Star, Elliott Smith, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Greg Brown, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Low, PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley, The Cardigans, U2, Sparklehorse, The Good Life, Pinback, The Magnetic Fields, Liz Phair, Andrew Bird, Ani DiFranco, Prince, The Replacements, The Shins, Joan As Policewoman, Spoon, Tori Amos, At The Drive In, Kid Dakota, Alva Star, The Glad Version, Sam Keenan, Islero, The Worn Out Shoes, Stephanie Morris, The Pawner’s Society, Crush Kill Destroy, The Saps
Record Label: Draw Fire Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Why Do We Stop

Just posted a song, "Why Do We Stop" from our new record, The Way We Met. Enjoy!
Posted by Aviette on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:20:00 PST

The Way We Met

We're super excited to announce that our new record, The Way We Met is finished. We're having our CD Release Party at the Triple Rock on June 28 with Kid Dakota, The Alarmists and The Glad Version. We...
Posted by Aviette on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:32:00 PST

Happy New Year!

Here are highlights from last night's Nada Surf show:1a) The Nomad's sound system.1b) The size of The Glad Version's cojones.2) Ira Elliot telling me that his nickname for Chris Salter from The Glad V...
Posted by Aviette on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:59:00 PST

Oktoberfest!

I thought I'd post this message from our friend, Jess Plagens:Well, its time for my yearly message regarding the Fest under the big tent.Some of you may receive this a few times even. But here it is:...
Posted by Aviette on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:50:00 PST

John K. Samson vs. Some Dude in Audience

Highlights from The Weakerthans show last night:1) The view from the stairs at the Triple Rock.2) Not being asked to move off the stairs like at First Avenue.3) This exchange:Some Dude in Audience:...
Posted by Aviette on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:10:00 PST

Laser Pointers, The Flaming Lips, Puke Covered Shoes

Highlights from last night's Flaming Lips concert:1) Hanging out with Kyle in front of the Myth in Maplewood.2) "Waitin' for a Superman"3a) 16 year old dude in a headband yelling, "Yeaaaah, Flaming Li...
Posted by Aviette on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:17:00 PST

Im going on a picnic...

66 percent of Aviette drove to Kansas City, Missouri to see 100 percent the Avett Brothers on Friday. Here's one percent of what happened during the 14 hour drive:I'm going on a picnic and I'm bringin...
Posted by Aviette on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:58:00 PST

Sometimes it's good to be a friend.

The Avett Brothers from Concord, North Carolina played at the Fine Line last night. It was an impressive show, not to mention the fact that less an i, e, brothers and the, we have the same band name....
Posted by Aviette on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:53:00 PST

Bicycle...

Jesse Gialombardi's a winner. Check out the video he made for our song, "Ruling Planets" on You Tube. Stupor Bowl tomorrow! We discussed riding our bikes to the show, but decided to learn a song abou...
Posted by Aviette on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:26:00 PST

Restoration Hardware sells robes?

So I just got a new robe today. I've been looking for the perfect robe, but damn has that thing been hard to find. All the robes out there at the department stores suck. They're all terrycloth or silk...
Posted by Aviette on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 08:08:00 PST