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Colonies

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We are currently mixing our debut full length.

The songs above are from our EP, Sleep Patterns, now available on iTunes.


"Recording Recording no. 001":

"Recording Recording no. 002"

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Member Since: 4/21/2006
Band Website: www.thirteenoriginal.com
Band Members: Travis Shumate - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Christian Powers - Guitar, Vocals, Sleigh Bells

Adam Meeks - Bass, Vocals, Keys

Adrian Centoni - Percussion, Vocals

Ben Wheeler - Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar

Influences: History, Almanacs, Photographers, Encyclopedias, Maps, Side A & Side B.
Sounds Like: "Sleep Patterns (is) a seven song warning, announcing Colonies' ambient and intellectual arrival to the world of new-school indie rock."
---The Weekly Volcano

"Colonies is probably the best indie rock band that you haven’t heard of. Yet."
---Redefine Magazine

"...Colonies combines intelligence and ambience. Gentle keys and samples flavor heavy, bombastic percussion courtesy of Centoni, while Shumate's ethereal vocals float above the band's instrumentals. Crystal-clear guitar work cuts through the haunting, atmospheric quality of Colonies' songs, and the band somehow remains sonically captivating even in tense moments of quiet noise."
---The News Tribune

"...music that constantly recalls the moments after a summer storm. The rapid-fire cymbal action of drummer Adrian Centoni is a perfect counterbalance to the weary vocals coming from Travis Shumate. Their newest album, Sleep Patterns, is another chance to bolster your musical IQ."
---Rich and Blake Recommend

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Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New Album + Shows .........seriously.

That pretty much says it. We've finished the recording of our new full length and are starting the mixing/editing/designing/pitching/merchandising/fund-raising /hyping process. Also - We are opening fo...
Posted by on Sun, 17 May 2009 12:47:00 GMT

SNOW SONGS

The following songs were recorded in Christian's back yard, December 2008. All three will appear on Colonies' upcoming full-length. Enjoy: The Calendar's Song from christian powers on Vim...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

2008 - Best Of Lists

2008 - Best OfTravisFavorite Albums10. El Guincho - AlegranzaI wish this were the soundtrack to my life.Song to check out: Antillas9. M83 - Saturdays = YouthForget irony! This is 80s production at its...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Three Imaginary Girls

Atmospheric melancholy bliss: Colonies Submitted by Imaginary Shrie on August 21, 2008. I'm a sucker for atmospheric indie rock. There's something about those sweeping soundscapes, melanch...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:05:00 GMT

WEEKLY VOLCANO

Sleep Patterns by Matt DriscollJul 03, 2008 What's better than not reviewing a surprisingly solid debut record from a somewhat local band of shoe-gazing rockers? Well, that's easy: Reviewing that d...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:36:00 GMT

It’s summer...Colonies update!

Hello friends, we want to clue you in as to what we've been up to. Colonies is currently writing a batch of new songs that will eventually be on our next album. So far, we are ecstatic about the way t...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Redefine Magazine

Redefine Magazine has written a little something about us. You can pick the magazine up in stores on March 23rd. Check it out!"Tacoma, WA’s Colonies is probably the best indie rock band that you...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:29:00 GMT

Absolute Punk

Absolutepunk.net posted a recommendation for us. Check it out!http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=295387
Posted by on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:22:00 GMT

THE NEWS TRIBUNE

Music veterans build ColoniesTHE NEWS TRIBUNEPublished: December 28th, 2007 01:00 AMSpotlight on: Colonies.What the band plays: Seattle/Tacoma-based Colonies plays the kind of intellectual, experiment...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:54:00 GMT

07 (Travis)

Albums--------Radiohead - In RainbowsThe National - BoxerWilco - Sky Blue SkyShout out Louds - Our Ill WillsModest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship Even SankAndrew Bird - Armchair ApocryphaInterpo...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:46:00 GMT