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NEO NOUVEAU

Love disintegrates like cinnamon hearts

About Me


The NEW ALBUM, Courtyard, is currently available for online and in-person purchase! Album = $5 plus shipping. What a steal!Neo Nouveau is three friends who have played rock music together in Providence for the past five years. Membership is comprised of the fragments of other talented Providence area groups, old and new (holiday., The Quiet Turnaround, Johnny Lingo Band, and Cowgirl). The catchy songwriting of DosRemedios, bass melodies of Valliere, and relentless drumming intensity of Leonard add up to a standard trio banging out unique results.The sophomore album Courtyard reflects the finest studio work to date of any of the three musicians. Recorded on wintry nights and days with Jon Downs of The Brother Kite (engineer, producer) the songs sound fresh, potent, and urgent in a way that Neo Nouveau’s debut, The Forks & Knives (2006), could not. Perhaps some of the credit goes to their “less is more” writing and recording philosophy, necessitated by the departure of previous Neo Nouveau bandleader and lead guitarist/effects man Dylan Ryder. Ryder’s departure for a Peace Corps stint in Western Samoa inspired the band to experiment as a trio for four months prior to recording Courtyard. The resulting songs speak for themselves. On this tight little album, ambition, pain, love, sadness, hope, and expression for expression’s sake are the main themes you’ll hear.Want to catch them live? Check the myspace for details on just a few select CD release engagements. Neo Nouveau likes the idea of going out in style with this record. The band has unofficially hung up their spurs with Courtyard and plans on spending more time with family, friends, careers in education and various musical side projects.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/18/2006
Band Members: Titus DosRemedios: Vocals/Guitar
Laurent Valliere: Bass/Vocals
Chase: Percussion

Influences: Beastie Boys
Sounds Like: “The Forks & Knives vibrates with aggressive ideas and self-assurance.” – Providence Phoenix---------------------------------------------"Neo Nouveau has put together a collection of unrelentingly compelling rock songs." -The Wailing City---------------------------------------------“They honestly sound like the real deal, and are far better than other new-wave rock bands that I've heard on the radio or TV.” – Good 5 Cent Cigar---------------------------------------------"Purely genuine and genuinely entertaining music." - babysue®: LMNOP®---------------------------------------------“…th eir tight instrumentals and willingness to experiment is a pleasant surprise…” – Brown Daily Herald---------------------------------------------"Tracks like "And They Tell Their Friends..." display the foursome's ability to rock you the way you want to be rocked" - 75 or Less--------------------------------------------“The perfect simplicity of The Forks & Knives makes for an all-around great album to listen to under any circumstance” – Southcoast247.com------------------------------------------- -"Their unique and catchy pop tunes have just the right amount of experimental rock edge to set them apart from other local acts." - Providence Monthly--------------------------------------------"Relentle ss hooks...and...a rhythm section that is, simply put, relentless." - Performer Magazine-------------------------------------------“… with sincere, witty, and silly lyrics, it's easy to see that this band has potential to charm its way into each and every heart (and onto each and every iPod playlist)” – FreshoutMedia.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Special Acoustic Event: May 17th

This is the big one!An Acoustic Evening with Neo NouveauSaturday, May 17th - 8pmMixed Magic Theatre; Pawtucket, RISpecial guest: Ben PilgrimAll Ages - $10This will be the first time that Neo Nouveau p...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:40:00 PST

COURTYARD

Neo-phytes (and old fans),Courtyard was received in the mail today and we’ve got a copy waiting here, just for you. You can use pay pal, or if you are timid about using your credit card on the ...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:09:00 PST

Pre-order new album: Courtyard

Hey all, Our new album should be arriving shortly. Woot woot! It's been 14 months and 10 days since we first went into Jon Downs' studio to record this puppy. Hope you're still interested in listening...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:37:00 PST

Still Alive!

Hey diehards,The new Neo Nouveau album is finally mastered! Look for an announcement in the  coming weeks for when our massive one-night-only CD release party will be.It will be a massive party, ...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:17:00 PST

Easter Eggs...

So, to promote our Rock Hunt show, BRU is going to play our two newest resorded songs on the air Friday at approximately 3:30pm. Tune into 95.5 to listen to the goodness. Hope to see you at the rock h...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:12:00 PST

WBRU Rock Hunt

Hey y'all,We made this year's shortlist for the Rock Hunt. Come out and show your support at The Living Room, April 6th. Full details below. We will rock, no doubts there. -NN2007 WBRU Rock HuntDecisi...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:24:00 PST

IndiePages review, and studio 2.0

Hello hello, We're heading back to the studio this weekend to record a pair of songs that will be on the new record. They tight. The big news however is the recording space pantry that we are determin...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 PST

Performer Mag reviews TFaK, plus studio report 1.0

Happy New Year all,If you like reading press, checkout what Northeast Performer Magazine has to say about our Shins-esque playground anticsThere's also a glowing The Brother Kite review on the same pa...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:14:00 PST

The Wailing City

Hey dudettes and dudes. Visit this cool area blog called "The Wailing City" There you will find a nice plug for us courtesy of Sean McCarthy. He also writes about our new friends, the Rooftop Suicide ...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:21:00 PST

Providence Monthly - notes from the Local Underground

Providence Monthly features a nice bit on Neo Nouveau. Check out the link to learn where you can pick up a hard copy (page 92.) (not available online.) Thanks to Josh and our man Phil Vieira for the f...
Posted by NEO NOUVEAU on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 09:07:00 PST