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Tangram

"...always feels so good when it's wrong"

About Me

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Recorded and Produced by Tangram Summer 2005
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Jason Heiselmann - Vocals/Guitars
Matt Bennett - Guitars/Vocals
Molly Peters - Keyboards/Bass/Vocals
Fernando Sanchez - Drums
Matt Ashman - Noise Guitar/Mic Magic/Vocals
With a special thanks to: Josh Sonntag, Sarah Lundeen, Wes Dooley, Cha Cha, Chuck P, and all our friends and families.

TANGRAM

We Can Slow Down Light

Tangram is/has been Jason Heiselmann, Matt Bennett, Fernando Sanchez, Josh Sonntag, Molly Peters, and Sarah Lundeen. Starting out playing shows in Jay's Bakersfield living room, to headlining at some of LA's hippest venues such as The Derby, The Cat Club, The Roxy, Silverlake Lounge, and Spaceland, it's obvious that the boys of Tangram are swiftly making a name for themselves on the LA music scene.

In Fall 2005, Tangram entered the studio to begin the recordings of a four song EP, that quickly evolved into its first full-length album, We Can Slow Down Light. The album consists of 8 solid indie rock tracks, led by refreshingly raw and uninhibited vocals, complimented by haunting melodies, huge sing-along hooks, a vibrantly intoxicating rhythm section, and exquisite guitars ranging from the subtle to the overt. The bands non-conventional approach to making music has them tossing cookie-cutter formulas out the window, opting for deftly placed layers, textures and unpredictable changes, while maintaining a distinct pop sensibility.

Just a few months into the new-year, 2006 has already begun to look promising. Recently, Tangram performed an acoustic set for Dead Air, which highlights new music from on-the-verge artists on Indie 103.1 FM in Los Angeles, "the coolest station in America" according to Rolling Stone Magazine. The band also made its TV debut as special musical guests on LATV Live, performing "Over and Out", "Senseless Brat", and "Advertise" in front of a live studio audience.

We Can Slow Down Light is set for independent release in Spring 2006 and will be available in retail and online. Tangram is currently planning a tour in support of their debut release.

For more info: www.TangramLand.com

Email: [email protected]

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Member Since: 12/15/2004
Band Website: tangramland.com
Band Members: jay: vocals/guitar.matt: guitar/vocals.fernando: drums.molly: bass/keys/vox W/ special live magic from Josh Sonntag, Matt Ashman and Sarah Lundeen.
Influences: wilco.los pixies.rilo kiley.eliot smith.el clash.les breeders.lee "scratch"perry. les beatles.ambulance ltd.metric.denali.lali puna.french kicks.
Sounds Like: "Tangram are one of my favorite local bands, and one to watch out for. They have a sound that's fresh, but familiar at the same time, and it feels effortless. A great live show, and so comfortable in the studio. They make my job easy!" I Chuck P./Dead Air on Indie 103.1
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Tangram acoustic set tonight on indie 103.1

We recorded 3 acoustic songs at the Indie 103.1 studio this week with Chuck P for his awesome show Dead Air. The show airs on Sunday nights from 8-10pm and he is playing the songs tonight between 8:30...
Posted by Tangram on Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:02:00 PST

Spaceland Tonight!

Get out of the house and come have a post holiday celebration with us! We play at 12 after the Colour.  The ColourTangramCold War KidsKiss Electric @ Spaceland1717 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Ange...
Posted by Tangram on Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:13:00 PST

Videos from LA TV live

We want to send out a special thanks to Cha Cha, TK, Chuck P, Indie 103.1 and LATV Live for all the support. You need QuickTime 7 to see the videos. SenseLess Brat Interview Over And Out A...
Posted by Tangram on Tue, 06 Dec 2005 07:15:00 PST

Website

www.tangramland.com The remodel isfinished.
Posted by Tangram on Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:34:00 PST

Tangram on indie 103.1

Check it and request it. Thanks http://www.indie1031.fm/shows/deadair.php
Posted by Tangram on Mon, 03 Oct 2005 10:41:00 PST

400 Friends!

Thanks for all the love! 
Posted by Tangram on Wed, 21 Sep 2005 01:31:00 PST

let's talk...

about how much our record release party on september 10th is going to rock! woo-hoo! tell your friends...it's the must-go event of 'aught 5'. be there of be square. and some other cliches, too......
Posted by Tangram on Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:50:00 PST

New music and pictures are up.

New music and pictures are up on the myspace page. This is all music from the album.
Posted by Tangram on Wed, 17 Aug 2005 05:01:00 PST

The record is finally done!!

We are done tracking the new record. We mix next week and it will be released at the end of the month. Thanks for all the love and support from everyone. Tangram
Posted by Tangram on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

5 things you didn't know about Tangram....

1. We have 2 shows coming up in Hollywood this month. Yay us! 2. We are NOT a 70s rock cover band. 3. Between us, we have 33 pets. We count each and every sea monkey. 4. We like noodles...
Posted by Tangram on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST