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The Daily Vault gives "A" Rating for Silo Halo LP!

2012-05-16T01:41:27Z

The Daily Vault gives Silo Halo's debut LP Night and the City an "A" rating:

"Silo Halo has crafted a disc that truly has everything. They are equally skilled at loud, bombastic swells of layered melody just as they are with ambient, space-y, and nearly lo-fi ebbs of delicate beauty. Lyrically, this is a very sophisticated affair, sometimes sounding poetic, but never in a way that comes off esoteric, usually detailing love and its downfalls in a very eloquent manner . . . This is hands down the best record I’ve heard this year so far, a record that is nothing short of stunning, an absolute must hear for anyone with an interest in post-punk or moody, emotive rock with art/shoegaze influences."

Silo Halo's tour diary for the DCist

2012-05-10T20:27:56Z

From the DCist.com »

Silo Halo is a relatively new name in the local music scene, but we’ve seen Christopher Goett, Greg Svitil and Christin Durham in bands like Girl Loves Distortion, Edie Sedgwick, Victor Victoria and The Antiques. We like that their music can go from an experimental pop groove (think Sonic Youth with samplers) to a gothic and weighty force. We also like that they’re taking a tour outside of the comfort zone of the East Coast. So, since we’d like to get to know them better and we haven’t done a tour diary since These United States five years ago (yipe!) we’ve tasked Silo Halo with sending us some words and photos from the road...

Read the entries here - and be sure to grab a copy of their LP at an upcoming show:

Silo Halo kicks off tour today with Fangs Out!

2012-05-05T17:50:31Z

The first show of Silo Halo's tour for their debut album, "Night and the City" starts today in Toledo, OH with Etxe labelmates Fangs Out at the Ottawa Tavern! Check out the Tours page for a complete listing of upcoming dates!

Silo Halo - DC Rock Live Album Review

2012-05-03T22:40:52Z

Silo Halo - Night and the City DC Rock Live Album Review:

"This local band is on the rise and seems to be doing everything right. I have seen them live a couple of times and was quickly impressed by their original twists and turns in the modern psychedelic underbelly of deep and dark indie/shoegaze music. And if anything, this first album is even more impressive as they have succeeded in capturing their live magic in these eight songs. They have been on bills with Screen Vinyl Image, and it is easy to hear that they are blood brothers and sisters in a shared sonic universe. You may hear something akin to Wire, Sonic Youth, School of Seven Bells, Big Black... you get the idea. But while the sound is familiar, the full approach is personal and powerful. This music oozes artiness in the right way by avoiding pretension and staying focused on creative accessibility. There is a history of these sounds are present that is being shaped by three creative people. There is a buzz to this band that is quickly spreading. Latch on quickly or it might go by you.

Songs to try out first:

Out of your Fugue - This has that magical weird psyche folk English vibe going on that I get when I listen to Ferdinando/Howell bands (Agincourt, Ithaca, etc.), yet it is more modern and sharply attuned.

I'm Still Slamming My Head Against a Brick Wall - Despite the great title, this song rocks hard, steady, and fully in control with silky vocals.

Night and the City - I conjure the forlorn look of Gene Tierney as she listens to the hopeless schemes of Richard Widmark in this heavily atmospheric instrumental." -David Hintz

Silo Halo InForty Album Review & Midwest Tour Dates

2012-05-02T14:48:00Z

"Ambient and space-y instrumentals split up the quick paced, energetic riffage and the buzzing hooks find the perfect balance between noise and melody with a raw, visceral feel. This is the best record I’ve heard in 2012" - Tom Haugen

Midwest Tour Dates

May 5 *Toledo, OH* w/ Etxe labelmates Fangs Out * event page
May 6 *Ferndale, MI* w/ Oblisk, Pewter Cub * event page
May 7 *Milwaukee, WI* w/ Revenge Society, Resist Her Transistor * event
May 8 *Dubuque, IA* Monk's Kaffee Pub
May 9 *Chicago, IL* w/ Architecture, Transmontane * event page
May 10 *Bloomington, IN* The Big Backyard
May 11 *Indianapolis, IN* w/ Ancient Slang, Learner Dancer * eventpage
May 12 *Cleveland, OH* w/ Field Trip, Hard Drip * event page

Silo Halo Featured On Jack Rabid's Radio Show

2012-04-25T16:55:04Z

Silo Halo's song "I'm Still Slamming My Head Against a Brick Wall" was featured on Jack Rabid's (of The Big Takeover) show on BreakThru Radio.

Listen to the whole radio program and checkout the setlist HERE.

Thanks, Jack!

Washington Post Editor's Pick + More Silo Halo Album Reviews!

2012-04-13T17:53:36Z

“…songs that feature bell-like guitars and Christin Durham’s soprano… yet the disc opens with waves of pulsating noise, and industrial din is just as integral to the sound as the gentler elements.” -Mark Jenkins

"This is a band that embraces THE SONG. For most bands that revel in static and high volume, the squall reigns supreme. Silo Halo distinguishes itself from the pack by always ensuring the melodies and hooks are never lost amid the drapes of all enveloping noise." -Rick Taylor

"Even the feedback was neatly done...Most of the songs sound like they may turn into Mission of Burma's "That's when I reach for my revolver" or anything by Joy Division." -To Hell With Good Intentions

Silo Halo's LP Available Today!

2012-04-10T13:45:00Z

Silo Halo - Night and the City LP:

As of today, Silo Halo's debut LP Night and the City is available!

The vinyl LP features: 180 gram virgin vinyl, heavy stock reverse board jacket, printed innersleeves, and full album digital download. Click on the photo below to go to the Etxe Records store to order!

For those preferring the digital realm -- we wanted to highlight two options:

iTunes features a full digital booklet of the album artwork. Click on icon below to download:

Spotify users can stream the album right now. Click on the icon below to start streaming:

More Silo Halo Album Reviews!

2012-04-08T14:43:43Z

Silo Halo's debut LP Night and the City has been reviewed by Coal Magazine (Singapore) and Milk Milk Lemonade (Cincinnati). We included exerpts from each review. Click on the icons to go to each review!

"Not ones to be blinded by the shoegaze spotlight, DC-based Silo Halo exit stage left to celebrate the visceral on their debut effort, Night and the City. It’s a decision that allows a better-late-than-never featurette to be told through short bursts of love and loss, exorcising past ghosts and confronting present adversity. These confessions float higher than a helium-filled Trojan horse in zero gravity when told through an eight-track album that becomes increasingly infectious with every spin."

"Somewhere between the beautiful drone that begins with intro track Silhouette, and ferocious roar at the close of side one with I'm Still Slamming My Head Against A Brick Wall, we found our sweet spot in the song Wonderful Gift. Speaking of gifts, any one of the understated songs belonging to Night And The City could easily serve to highlight this impressive LP, while also reminding us why we continue to love the hollow, medium-fi offerings from Etxe Records. Silo Halo is a definite keeper."

Teething Veils Perform in Baltimore + New Videos

2012-03-30T03:49:59Z

Catch Teething Veils performing in Baltimore at the Sidebar Tavern on April 3rd. Here are some new videos from a recent show in DC.