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The Hershey, Pennsylvania alternative/indie band The April
Skies - who released Flood some 18 months ago - is a much
different band now. Following years of gigging, near-misses
and near-hits; The April Skies disappeared from the indie
music scene in 1998. When they returned in 2001, they brought
with them a new attitude and a new mission: to let the world
hear their music. In 2003, they released The Breathe EP and
followed that up with the full-length Flood in 2005. Flood
became a break-through record that proved the band was a
formidable force in the independent music scene and an act
capable of making solid, important records. Flood sold in
stores from Los Angeles to Boston, the press was favorable and
flattering. From coast to coast, radio stations promoted and
played the disc as well and the band wrapped up 2005
performing around the East Coast in support of Flood.
The April Skies started out 2006 by entering the studio and
beginning work on a new release. In March, they took time out
of recording to finish promoting Flood with an East coast mini
tour. Singer/Guitarist Jake Crawford: "The tour was one of the
best times weve experienced as a band. But we were more than
ready to finish the new CD and get out there and play more.
If The April Skies sound like a new band on How It All
Played Out it's because, they practically are: changes to the
line-up as well as the on-going process of life were defining
elements that not only helped shape this CD but the band
itself. In 18 months time, this band has seen near death
experiences, births, marriages, divorces, friends coming and
going, bad endings, new beginnings. In this new CD, you'll
hear traces of The Breathe EP the jangly, delayed guitars,
atmospheric keyboards and driving rhythms. Youll also hear the
growth, maturity and song-writing experience they learned
during the making of Flood. And youll hear newer sounds that
show this group of veteran players are as fresh as ever. How
It All Played Out lays bare a band continuing to evolve in the
process of making records.
The April Skies present you with How It All Played
Out.
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