NEWS: UP THE CHAIN Premiere New Song “Windows Into Worlds”
Philadelphia, PA – April 9th, 2015 – Philly-based indie-rock band, Up The Chain, have teamed up with All Things Go to exclusively premiere their new song, “Windows Into Worlds,” today: http://bit.ly/1DoAadI. “Windows Into Worlds” is the second single off the upcoming EP, Windows Into Worlds, which will be released on April 21st, 2015. Up The Chain previously premiered the first single, “The Hardest Stone,” with Baeble Music. The EP was produced by Karl Peterson (Miley Cyrus, Usher) and is the band’s third release following the LPs Holy, Open, Drying Road (2011) and Seeds and Thorns (2013). Windows Into Worlds features well-crafted songs that strike the perfect balance of catchiness and substance with three-part harmonies and raw, infectious energy. For more information, please visit www.UpTheChain.com.
Regarding the song, the band states, “This is a song we've been playing live for a while now as a full band. We initially recorded it in that format, but while adding some piano tracks we started messing around with the arrangement and found that there is a certain enjoyable vulnerability to having it stripped down. The lyrics are brought into fuller focus.”
The band – which is Reed Kendall (vocals, guitar), Kirby Sybert (drums) and Noah Skaroff (bass) – is a collective of some of Philly’s finest musicians. After years of developing his songwriting as a solo artist, Kendall has partnered with Skaroff and Sybert to create a trio. With Skaroff and Sybert holding down the rhythm section, Kendall is comfortable being the front man, using electric guitar, taking solos and a seat behind the keyboard, adding a new dynamic to the performances.
Inspired by his musical heroes - Conor Oberst, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Amos Lee and even Paul Simon – Kendall’s songs are largely autobiographical, but the band’s evolution comes from his willingness to share in the creative process. The newcomers also bring with them fresh songwriting abilities, resulting in a deeper, richer sound with crisp, well-measured harmonies.
Up The Chain has made waves both in the states with performances at festivals such as the Philly Folk Fest and internationally with a month-long stint in Germany/Switzerland with dates opening for Leon Russell and 10,000 Maniacs.
Regarding the album, the band states, "Windows Into Worlds is very much our celebration of a fresh start. Not only is it our first release together as a trio, but a lot of the lyrical imagery in the songs relates to the opening up of new possibilities."
Up The Chain will release Windows Into Worlds on April 21st, 2015.
Track Listing:
- The Hardest Stone
- Hand & Gasoline
- Windows Into Worlds
- At The Door
- The Hardest Stone (demo)
Upcoming Shows:
Apr. 9 Homegrown Café Newark, DE
Apr. 10 Quincy’s Gaithersburg, MD
Apr. 11 Café Nola Frederick, MD
Apr. 12 ZM House Richmond, VA
Apr. 13 House Show Nashville, TN
Apr. 14 The Nick Birmingham, AL
Apr. 16 The Beatnik New Orleans, LA
Apr. 17 Concerts on the Dock Huntsville, AL
Apr. 18 Live @ The School Gallatin, TN
Apr. 19 Exit/In Nashville, TN
Apr. 20 WDVX Blue Plate Knoxville, TN
Apr. 20 Barley’s Taproom Knoxville, TN
Apr. 23 The Radio Room Greensville, SC
Apr. 24 SoFar Sounds Athens, GA
Apr. 25 Jack of the Wood Asheville, NC
Apr. 28 The Garage Charlottesville, VA
Apr. 29 The Golden Pony Harrisonburg, VA
Apr. 30 TBD Washington, DC
May 1 Café Nola Frederick, MD
May 2 Dante’s Frostburg, MD
May 4 Maudie’s Cincinnati, OH
May 5 Hideaway Saloon Louisville, KY
May 6 Bow Truss Chicago, IL
May 7 Rockford Brewing Grand Rapids, MI
May 8 Chicory Café South Bend, IN
May 9 South by South Bend Festival South Bend, IN
May 10 Wilbert’s Cleveland, OH
May 11 Beer Mongers York, PA
May 15 Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY
May 16 Boot & Saddle Philadelphia, PA
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