EP/MP3: Marlon Rando - "Safe & Sound"

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	EP/MP3: Marlon Rando - "Safe & Sound"	06.29.2011


	Release Of Self-Titled EP And Final Single Showcases The Expansion Of Band's Sonic Palette

Critical Praise for Marlon Rando: "The Marlon Rando duo of Greg Timmes and Jeff Wilkins deserve some cred for the "Mid-fi" pop they emit." - Music Under Fire The EP: (June 29, 2011 – Brooklyn New York) With their self-titled EP readily available for free download, Marlon Rando sets themselves apart from the bands in the Brooklyn Indie Rock scene with their genre of “Mid-Fi” Bop and Roll. The reoccurring themes of ghosts and revenge are a provocative contrast with the upbeat instrumentation, and The EP displays tracks worthy of a summer jam. Along with the 5 song EP, the band releases their final single “Safe & Sound.” This time around, the track falls more towards the electronic side with a guitar riff that is reminiscent of The Smashing Pumpkins circa Siamese Dream. The third single, being the most diverse thus far, slowly builds to a heavy and distorted chorus followed by a guitar solo. The airy vocals drift over the dissonant guitar and steady rhythm section, combining a booming bass line and ever present ride cymbal. The duo, Greg Timmes and Jeff Wilkins state that “Safe & Sound’ is the sequel to their last single ‘Time Machine.” During live performances the two songs are intertwined. “We wanted to create a soundscape where the listener has a second chance to do everything differently, but of course none of it is real” says Timmes. The song ends with a synthesized overture that creates a wave of relief that washes over you. Marlon Rando’s EP release party will be at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn July 13 at 10:00 pm Download Marlon Rando's song, "Safe & Sound" here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Marlon_Rando-Safe_&_Sound.mp3 Download Marlon Rando's EP for free here: http://marlonrando.bandcamp.com/album/marlon-rando-ep Tweet Please contact Megan if interested in talking with Marlon Rando. The Background: When Baltimore guitarist/singer, Greg Timmes and New Jersey drummer, Jeff Wilkins met in New York City in 2010 creative sparks began to fly. It was not long before the power duo Marlon Rando was formed. Following in the footsteps of bands like Gringo Starr and Truman Peyote, the band's moniker is a play on a celebrity's name. But for those who are not familiar, Rando is short for Random - specifically a person who shows up at a party that no one knows and starts stealing and breaking stuff. Their self-titled EP will be released on June 29th. It was recorded partly in Philadelphia and in Timmes' Alphabet City Apartment. The subject matter of the EP revolves around revenge, time and space travel, Staggered Rationalizations, and strange encounters. Marlon Rando intends to create a full soundscape that surrounds their audience and confuses the senses.
Streams: "Marlon Rando EP": http://marlonrando.bandcamp.com/album/marlon-rando-ep "Safe & Sound": http://media.audibletreats.com/Marlon_Rando-Safe_&_Sound.mp3 http://soundcloud.com/marlonrandoband/safe-sound-marlon-rando "Time Machine": http://media.audibletreats.com/Marlon_Rando-Time_Machine.mp3 http://soundcloud.com/marlonrandoband/marlon-rando-time-machine "Weird Science": http://media.audibletreats.com/Marlon_Rando-Weird_Science.mp3 http://soundcloud.com/marlonrandoband/weird-science-marlon-rando Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/marlon-rando/ Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/marlonrandoband Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarlonRandoBand Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/marlonrandoband Official Site: http://www.marlonrando.com