Stomping Grounds: Elisa Ambroglio of Magik Markers (Hartford, CA)
Hartford, Connecticut is a picaresque small town full of charm and insurance companies. Elisa Ambroglio of Magik Markers has fond memories of where she came up, and some killer advice about where to go and what she missed out on. The band released Balf Quarry on May 5th, 2009, and are currently coordinating their band’s operations from opposite sides of the country, but they both came up in Hartford, and are ready to share fond memories.
Orenda Fink made a name for herself in Azure Ray and Art in Manila. Now, she’s working with beat maker Scalpelist (also known as Cederic LeMoyne of Remy Zero) for their new project, O+S. Their new album was recently released through Saddle Creek Records, and though the band is based out of Birmingham, Alabama, Ms. Fink took the time to tell Ghettoblaster all about Omaha.
Michael Lerner’s straightforward indie-pop project Telekinesis hails from Seattle. With his album Telekinesis! coming out in early April through Merge Records, Lerner revealed the mystique about Seattle that keeps him coming back for more.
Danny Seim has dedicated himself to a life of music. A resident of Portland, Oregon, he has contributed an array of experimental sounds to the music scene since 1997. Not only is he a member of the band Menomena, he has a solo act, Lackthereof. His most recent Lackthereof release, Your Anchor, was recorded and mixed in his basement. It was put out by Barsuk this past July. Learn more of Portland’s hidden gems in this Stomping Grounds.
Cloud Cult is a well established band in Minneapolis. Developing in the mid-nineties and releasing eight albums, they are on a steady roll and there is no stopping in sight. They have recieved numerous good reviews and have played with bands such as Spoon and the Flaming Lips. Not only are they a successful and lasting band, they are unique from many band out there. (And not in a cult sort of way – their name comes from ancient native American prophecies). Cloud Cult self-releases all of their albums on their own label, Earthology Records. Also, they donate all profits to environmental charities and drive a biodiesel van. Kudos, Cloud Cult! See what Sarah Young, cellist and vocalist, has to say about the “Mini Apple.”
