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Member Since: 10/23/2004
Band Website: www.madrasband.com
Band Members: Get the new CD !!! :
"Up From The Ground"
(click the cd)

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About The Band

Los Angeles indie pop quartet “Madras” has returned more than a year after their breakup in 2006. On the heels of two successful EP runs at college radio, while it’s music began being littered about the film and television landscape, leader/Singer/Songwriter Dan Luperini stopped the presses last year somewhat abruptly after the release of their “Great Wide Spinout” video - to get away from live performance and focus on writing and recording. Now, more than a year having passed, Dan has emerged again with a new set of songs - brandishing his signature lush melodies and rich but angular rhythm backdrops - and has decided to take to the stage once again. Dan was able to re-connect with guitarist Marc Thomas and drummer Ryan Brown, however the band suffers the loss of longtime member Mark Tuminello, who left L.A. for the east coast after the breakup. With Iowa native and tinseltown newcomer, Chinmoy Panigrahy taking over the bass duties from here, Dan Luperini and Madras release their new CD “Up From the Ground”, and plan to tour in late 2007, early 2008.

Tag

Song-oriented indie. Britpop meets modern rock. Ranging from the angular and energetic to the lush, groovy and slick. Radio friendly, but only for cool radio stations.

Releases

"Up From the Ground" (Full-Length) 2007
"Dimestore Raves" (EP) 2004
"Slow The Tide" (EP for college radio) 2002
"Madras" (Self Titled Full Length) 2000

Film/Television

Saving Grace (TNT) 2007
Beyond the Break (The N Netwok) 2007
Summerland (WB Network) 2006
“Peel:The Peru Project” (Wes Brown) 2006
Great Wide Spinout” Music Video (Blue Bear Pictures) 2006
Celebrity Undercover (MTV) 2002

Opinion

“Chiming, earnest rock. Bright tones. dreamy hues. Often pretty and occasionally gorgeous” -Las Vegas Mercury

“A fresh new sound. . a band that can do it all” Chris Lewis, Buzzlighter/Shuteye Records

“By the time I finished Hollows, I was in love with this music.” -Sounclash Indie Webzine

“Something unique. Eclecticism with sensationally soaring vocals. fleshed out with character-filled back up.An exciting fresh modern rock hybrid.” - Spunout Central

Record Label: Yes Please.

My Blog

MADRAS CD RELEASE at MOLLY MALONES FRIDAY AUG 31

Hey folks. It's finally here. The day we officially release our new CD "Up From The Ground". Come out to Molly Malone's on Fairfax in L.A., and join us in celebrating. Special thanks to the Young Roya...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:20:00 GMT

in the clubs again..

Hey y'all - no, your eyes don't deceive you. Madras has been rehearsing and is starting to hit the clubs once again. Check here and at www.madrasband.com for locations, times, dates, etc. Be sure to m...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:35:00 GMT

thump thUMP........ thump thUMP..... thump thUMP...

are you hearing music at the madras myspace site again ? could that little thumpity thump sound be a tiny sign of life ? stay tuned.
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:58:00 GMT

What's going on ?

Hey y'all... sorry for the long outage here at myspace/madras. The group has undergone some pretty earth shattering changes. But fear not, the musical forces behind the band have not gone silent - and...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:06:00 GMT

MUsiC MidwEST sumMIt

fun in indy-----------we just got back to l.a. after having an absolute blast in indianapolis! the rock lobster rocked ! in more ways than one - not only did we have a good show (well attended, sharin...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

M a D r a S ! ! ! !

Great Wide Remix ---------------- The remix of Dimestore Raves track, "Great Wide Spinout" is completed! At the heart of the "new"version, is a groovy new drum track, courtesy of our latest addition,...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

Happy 2005 friends of Madras !

Once again, thanks so much for all of you who came outfor the show at Cafe Club Fais Do-Do! To all who venturedin from near and far, it was much appreciated to have you out !So what's new you may ask ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

hAPPY NEW YEarRRR!!

Happy New Year to all  from MADRAS!Hope everyone's holiday celebrations were awesome ! Daunting resolutionsaside, here's looking forward to an exciting and promising new year.After a short but enjoyab...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

++ rAdIO's N ShoWS ++

Hello all - A quick update for year's end. Radio : College Radio is abuzz with the Dimestore Raves EP. More than 300 stations in U.S. and Canada have added the disc to their playlists ! You can see a ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

|o| UPDATE >o<

G'dayWe wanted to thank all of you that came out to the Hotel Cafe, Cat Cluband/or Maurizio's last week. Three really different environs, and all werereally cool. Special thanks to the guys of Slow Mo...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT