"The Hero Cycle...craft a brilliant musical landscape and will take your breath away with the skill with which this young band plays."
-Music Emissions
"Catch these guys before they get big."
-The Boston Globe
"The Lakes and Ponds EP...an ambitious little release that should be able to stand proudly, shoulder to shoulder, with the current indie darlings."
-Boring Machines
"Every song from [the Lakes and Ponds EP] is worth two albums from half the bands I've listened to today..."
-Snowglobe Universe
"That magical combination of sound and song."
-Skope Magazine
"Crisp cymbal work to lofty guitars...pop oriented but sonically intrepid... a supersized swirl of sound..."
-Casey Rea, Seven Days VT
"They... get me... hard..."
-ReviewYourFace
"...energetic...enthusiastic...completely epic in proportion...Masterpiece...the next big thing... I hope these guys will be around for a long, long time."
-Quadb Review
We've been submitted for review at KEXP.org and WOXY.com! Request Hero Cycle music
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"Lakes and Ponds" is waiting in the library of an independent radio station near you! Click Here to request your favorite song!
If you'd like to see The Hero Cycle play at your college, go to your school activities board and mention our name and contact information for press kits!
The Hero Cycle started in the Green Mountains of Vermont in 2005, combining the varied talents of drummer John Gorman, synthist Tom Kelly, and guitarists Mike Prall and Frank Smecker (ex-Drowningman and ex-Escapist). Soon after, the band quickly grew, including fellow Burlington residents Charlie Gerry (ex-Virga) on bass, second synthist Susan Stewart and third guitarist Adam Fuller (The Year's Best). Former contributing musicians include Hannah Wall (Magogs) on keyboards and bassist Shawn Flanagan (Fire the Cannons and ex-Starlight Conspiracy). Thus, The Hero Cycle's unique sound has been shaped by the eclectic mix of energy brought forth by each individual member.
The band's sound remains solid, despite the unique influences of the many members, and hopes to continue a successful trend of interesting and powerful performances as well as recordings. Bringing years of musical experience to the table, the project acts as a creative haven for everyone involved. The music demands attention. For members tired of touring with uninspiring bands, The Hero Cycle's collective approach provides an attractive freedom. For solo artists, the band's tight arrangements represent the orchestration of symphonic sounds. All in all, good music and a strong live performance are the final result.
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