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MP3 Sweet Interference - The Depths Of Loneliness
15 MP3 Songs in this album (65:17) !
Related styles: Rock: American Underground, Rock: College Rock, Mood: Brooding
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Sweet Interference initially started in September 2006 with songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/transcendentalist Chris Cortelyou (previously the one-man group Transient Tractor). After long hours of futile effort searching for late night porn on craigslist, Chris settled for using the website to form a band. His first cohort was Moira Annelin, a classically trained opera singer whose influences ran from Weezer and other Weezer-like objects to . . . well, opera. Chris and Moira began practicing original Transient Tractor masterpieces as a duet, and realized they would need a full-band to be successful. The decision was quickly made to bring on Alex Marsh who was a recent high school graduate. Alex was more than qualified to fill out the low end and provide those smooth facial features needed to attract a few raving fans. The last part of the initial puzzle was guitarist, Mick Sexton. Disappointed that the try out wasn''t a blood orgy but rather an actual band practice, Mick didn''t know if he would fit in with this strange group of people. They soon accepted him into the fold - or at least tolerated him. The four-some (no, not that kind) soon started calling themselves Spoiled Girls Galore. Initially, Chris wrote the bulk of the material, played rhythm guitar and sang backup vocals; Moira sang lead; Alex played bass; Mick played lead guitar and wrote some songs.
The group spent the remainder of 2006 and all of 2007 practicing relentlessly and playing out in clubs in the DC-Metro area. They also recruited a revolving door of drummers over the next two and a half years. The first was a mysterious figure simply known as "Maghon," whom the group played their debut show with in January 2007 at the now non-existent Grog & Tankard in NW DC. They played the venue several more times that year including others like the Velvet Lounge, TT Reynolds, and Warehouse Theatre. In August of 2007, the group decided to call themselves Sweet Interference before releasing their debut album, "Losing the Highway." Sweet Interference received critical acclaim from their girlfriends and even Moira herself.
Much of 2008 was spent playing out in the city while working on material for a second album. In August of 2008, our heroes represented DC indie rock at the annual IndieGrl Conference. The packed event was held in the burgeoning artistic mecca known as Martinsville, VA. Martinsville included a windmill, hotel, Sonic, and several liquor stores and bars that Sweet Interference frequented during the event. While the band entered the 3-day event with the best of intentions, they unfortunately may not be welcomed back to Martinsville thanks to the copious amount of alcohol that was consumed.
Despite the minor reputation setback, the band returned to DC and around the same time decided to expand their sound with an additional lead singer. After several humorous try-outs, they invited Nicole DeMambro (simply known as "Nikki Dee") into the fold. Nikki Dee contributed vocal stylings and keyboards to the second Sweet Interference album "We Never Draw Hearts Anymore".
The two lead singers represent different ends of the vocal spectrum, with Moira singing a more classical style and Nikki Dee embracing a more contemporary approach. This often reflects in live shows with Moira dressing in white almost like an angel and Nikki Dee projecting herself as the, "devil on your shoulder," with a much darker and angstier stage presence.
While the band pushed on toward their ambitious goal of, "indie rock stardom," tensions began to seep into their personal lives which also took its toll on the group as a whole. Songs like "Mouth Shut" elude to Chris''s separation and divorce from his wife; and "Burn" written by Mick, reveals the desperation and fear of the inability to have a genuine connection with lovers. These songs and many others on the second album are full of heartbreak. Sweet Interference endured in-fighting as members started to feel they couldn''t trust each other. It became so much that even the band''s drummer at the time (their second at this point) decided to leave due to the mix of personal issues. The root of "We Never Draw Hearts Anymore" represents a band in transition - pushing their own comfort levels both lyrically and musically, showing Sweet Interference at its most vulnerable- not knowing whether they would remain a group for much longer.
Sweet Interference weathered the storm and finished recording "We Never Draw Hearts Anymore" in December of 2008. Unexpectedly, Nikki Dee brought more than just her vocals to the band. She instilled a new sense of business to the group. Previously, Sweet Interference always had a reputation for indecision and lack of direction. Nikki''s business sense and enthusiasm radiated to others as Moira began booking a packed schedule of shows for the spring of 2009. Despite a depressing 2008, Sweet Interference took 2009 by the horns with more panache than ever - and it all began with their CD release party of "We Never Draw Hearts Anymore" at The Red & The Black in February 2009.
After playing two packed shows to promote their new album, the band was invited to play at one of DC''s premier live venues, the Rock & Roll Hotel, in March 2009. The group got their act together, dressed up with a sleek, new (albeit "hipster douche bag") style. The show was a great success and it even opened the door for other venues in DC and surrounding cities like Richmond, VA and Lancaster, PA. With a momentum not previously seen before, Sweet Interference garnered press mentions in publications like DCist, Skratch Magazine and Express Night Out. All these factors helped the group double, if not quadruple, their loyal fan base in the coming months.
During the summer of 2009, Sweet Interference took some time out from their busy schedule to tweak their sound and work on material for a third album. After months of debate about where to take their sound, they decided it was time to make some adjustments. A difficult decision was made to let go of their drummer at the time and to have Chris switch from rhythm guitar to the drum kit, which proved to be extremely effective. With some adjustments and challenges, the transition from a 6-piece to a 5-piece band cemented the line-up''s dynamics as they explored new melodic territory.
After a show-heavy 2009, Sweet Interference is currently recording their third album. This will be different from their two previously self-recorded projects as they are now in an actual studio in Rockville, Md. called System4 for their third effort, "The Depths of Loneliness". The album is set to release in early 2010 and is sure to catapult Sweet Interference to the next stage in their career.
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