Hello. Thanks for coming.
You are hearing a collection of stories. True stories of glory, shame, submission, subtraction, and addition.
They were written in planes, trains, city buses and hand-me-down vans. Some were written on good days, others on not so good very bad days. Some were written in one sitting, or in one-hundred…on caffeine or on no sleep, or on adrenaline, or on a whim.
This is 3 years of work recorded in 30 days, under a late-night liquor store, in a basement late-at-night.
We really hope you like it, but if you don’t, that’s ok too. Thanks. Bye.
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The Nod is a Madison, WI rock band formed in the basements of Madison over two years ago. After various line-up changes, the band has solidified into a three-piece consisting of Brett Newski (lead vocals/guitars), Eric Maloney (bass/vocals) and Nate Devroy (drums). Influences include The Strokes, The Pixies, Cake, Weezer, Elliott Smith, Montel Jordan, We Are Scientists, and Pavement.
The Nod released their first commercial album last year, "Shoddy Heart" EP, on the Yes Please Records imprint of Yes Please Media. Its six tracks are a mix of indie and alternative rock, with a twist of quirkiness that is quickly becoming something of a hallmark for these three.
"Easy Maverick" is the Nod's latest soon-to-be released album. Peppy, pop-grungy, and action packed, this collection of sincere story-driven songs is crafty and creative, bringing raw energy and clever lyricism to the forefront. The album is 3 years of work recorded in 30 days, under a late-night liquor store, in a basement late-at-night, and it captures the essence of The Nod - a genuinely happy band with a passion for storytelling and feel-good vibes.
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THE NOD HAS PLAYED ALONGSIDE THE FOLLOWING BANDS: Third Eye Blind, OK GO, Cage the Elephant, Locksley, Bowling for Soup, Fever Marlene, RJD2, Maritime, Dawes, Justin Townes Earle, and an assortment of other good creative types.
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