Serioussé’ri-as,
adj grave; in earnest; disinclined to lightness of mood; not to be
taken lightly; showing firmness of intention or commitment; approaching
the critical or dangerous; concerned with weighty matters; significant;
notable, or in significant quantities, as in serious money (colloq).
advse’riously in as serious manner; extremely, as in
seriously rich (colloq).
Groovegrõõv, n
in a furrow, or long hollow, usu one cut with a tool; the track cut
into the surface of a record, along which the needle of the record-player
moves; a set routine; an exalted mood, ones highest form (slang); a
pleasurable or groovy experience; to experience great pleasure; to be
groovy. adjgroov’y in top form, or in perfect condition; up
to date in style, or generally pleasant or delightful.
By going far from home, you're actually
getting closer.
How could we know when we ended up with the name of the Ford
Motor companies most popular American Van that it would take us this far? Since
2000 we've released 3 singles and our Debut album "music is
stupid" for Seriously Groovy, an EP for Badmusic, a split single for
Fierce Panda and appeared on comp's for label's like the jonson family
(with Billy Mahonie, Wolf Colonel, Old Time Relijun, Reynolds, etc), Unlabel
(with Joeyfat, Charlottefield, etc), Loretta (with Enon, Fuck,
Calexico, etc) and loads of others. In 2002, with the release of the album, we
even got to record a session for John Peel, which was broadcast in
December that year. Thus finally dispelling our parents' doubt that we weren't a
proper band.
Since the start we have peddled our saviours of indie rock
style music to as many people as possible all over the UK, even reaching as far
as Italy and Holland. We've been lucky enough to play with great bands of every
conceivable flavour; Pram, Pedro the Lion, Max Tundra, Karate, Cat
on Form, the Lapse, Billy Mahonie, Twelve Hour Turn, Stanton, Themselves,
Reynolds, OUTHUD, joeyfat, spoon, Part Chimp, Pinback, and loads
more.
In 2003 we released the album in Germany, to widespread
critical nodding of heads and aplomb. Heartily encouraged, we set about making
our new record and listening to loads of other peoples new (and old) records
too. We hope to pleasantly surprise our friends with it, and we consider
everyone who listens to us a friend. We still think music is stupid, and it's
still busting our asses just as much as our day jobs, for much less money.
Somewhere, though, between writing the last album and putting it out. We noticed
the world went pretty stupid too. Thinking about it we're just trying to tell
people our versions of truth and beauty, and maybe that part's not so stupid.
That's why the next album's titled "this band isn't funny anymore",
thanks for reading.
Ian Scanlon
Discography
"Go Team!" 7" Vinyl Single
(Econoline/Seriously Groovy)
Lovely 7" vinyl single, super limited to 300 copies. It features "Go Team" on one side and "29/10/02"
on the other, both from the latest "This Band Isn't Funny Anymore"
album sessions.
"The Columbia"
CD EP (Seriously
Groovy/Infur) *coming soon!*
First single from new album 'This Band Isn't Funny Anymore'
reveals a poppier econoline. We use the word lightly, the band after all
have been taking us to the rock for a while now. This time we stop to check in
at London's Columbia Hotel.
"This Band Isn't Funny Anymore"
CD Album (Seriously
Groovy/Infur) *coming soon!*
Anticipated follow-up to debut
'Music is Stupid', this second album shows an explorative, more developed,
sophisticated and mature econoline, who are still more than capable of
taking you to the rock.
"Full Tar" CD Single (Seriously
Groovy/Infur)
Taken from their debut album 'Music is Stupid'. This single has picked
up airplay from John Peel and Steve Lamacq at BBC Radio 1 and the UK press are
responding overwhelmingly. Unstoppable! "guitars that would rather implode than quit chiming"
Everett True - Carelesstalkcostslives
"Music Is Stupid" CD Album (Seriously
Groovy/Infur)
This much anticipated and long awaited debut album was released at the end of 2002 and picked up rave reviews throughout the press; including 4K's
from Kerrang! Featuring the singles 'I'm Plagued' and 'Full Tar',
'Music Is Stupid' has something for econoline fans, both old and
new. "their skill at enhancing a tune with atmospherics has
produced a very energetic album" Tim Perry - The
Independent
"I'm Plagued" CD Single (Seriously
Groovy/Infur) Econoline's second release for Seriously Groovy
following their 'Breakfast Of Champions' single. The title track has a slight grunge feel about it, bringing to mind groups
like Dinosaur Jr and Mudhoney, this compliments their other comparisons; Husker Du,
Pavement, The Get Up Kids and The Cure. This single includes 'Too
Much Sleep' and 'YourName' and has already picked
up airplay from John Kennedy at Xfm and Steve
Lamacq at BBC Radio 1. "Investigate now" Kerrang!
"Breakfast of Champions" CD Single (Seriously
Groovy/Infur)
Offering you their second ever record and the first since signing to Seriously
Groovy, this CD single received regular airplay from Steve Lamacq
& John Peel (BBC Radio 1) and John Kennedy
(Xfm), amongst others. NME said
"Sounding like Dinosaur Jr, Get-Up Kids and The Cure swiping at swarms of bees"
and Kerrang! "they've certainly got the guitar pummelling
dynamics", and is also available on budget limited 7inch AA vinyl.
"Little Pieces of Sky" CD Compilation Album (Satellites and Clouds)
A 16 track, various artist compilation CD. Here you'll find the space rock version of econoline's "Junction Box".
Entitled "Anschuluss Kasten", it's nestled neatly alongside our very own Jet Johnson's "Paris Suits"
as well as tunes from Ann Arbor, Glider, The Last of the Real Hardmen and many others.
"For Fun Only" CD Album (Loretta Records)
The Italian Loretta Records wonderful compilation album not only
features 'Dropper' from Econoline, but a whole heap of
other fantastic bands too, including Enon, Centro-Matic, Joan of Arse, For Stars
and Querelle.
"Two Minutemen" Double 7" Vinyl EP (Jonson
Family Records)
Featuring 16 bands with a specific remit - not to play any song over 2
minutes in length. Simple? well Econoline opted for a Van Halen cover! Like their
thinking? Check out what the others got up to. Contributions come from Reynolds, Reigns, Left Hand, Grover, Southall Riot, Stanton, Aqua Vista, Short Wave TV,
Cove, Hirameka Hi-Fi, Jet Johnson, Stef Giaccone, Perturbazione, The Oedipus and
Billy Mahonie.
"as the duck bit back... part two, Caretaker versus Econoline" 7"
Vinyl Split Single (Big Scary Monsters)
Taken from the Breakfast of Champions sessions, this super
limited (only 150 copies) split 7" single features Econoline's 'Ounces
and Ounces of Solid Goodness'backed with Caretaker's
'Red Mist'.
"No Objection" CD Compilation Album (Big Scary Monsters)
With a whole host of bands including Lapsus Linguae, Jet
Johnson, San Quentin and Mountain Men Anonymous,
it has Econoline amongst them with their tune 'Full Tar'.
"econoline EP"
CD EP (Badmusic)
Limited to 500 copies, the acclaimed debut which received airplay from John
Kennedy at Xfm, and rave reviews most notably from Steve
Chick at Sleazenation, the pied piper of national lifestyle
magazines, who likened them to the god like Husker Du, "wracked
but still ready to fightback, blistered with loss but imbued with a reckless heroism...
More greatness then".
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