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it is what it is, a raisin is a grape |
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| Location: | CHICAGO, Illinois |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 12, 2008 (573 days back) |
About Me |
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UNICYCLE LOVES YOU full-length LP will be released 06-10-08 on Highwheel Records!!! produced by Brian Deck (Iron & Wine, Modest Mouse) featuring members of The Bitter Tears art & design by Jeremy Phillips CLICK HERE TO PREORDER OUR ALBUM THROUGH HIGHWHEEL Unicycle founder Jim Carroll crafts tunes and lyrics that can be simultaneously dark and toe-tapping. Hear a Unicycle song once and discover it has burrowed into your frontal cortex. Jon Pollock, after just a few mega-calorie-burning minutes on stage, has the appearance of a hallucinating shaman emerging from a sweat lodge. Nicole Vitale, Baker and Labrada provide a percussive wall of often bouncy, always novel punk driven beats that buoy three-part harmonies and conjure up tuneful artifacts of pop evolution from 1958 to 2008. Unicycle Loves You self-titled full-length album (produced by Brian Deck) will be released on Highwheel Records June 10, 2008. Unicycle Loves You answer 20 questions on THE NIGHTFLY URB Magazine says: Often times when bands pay homage to their influences they end up being lax mimickers. Thankfully, Unicycle Loves You is far from that. They take bits from various genres spanning over several decades and pack them all into an indie-pop cornucopia of tasty feel-good music riddled with insightful lyrics. The Chi-town Quintet is currently busy touring/promoting their first full-length self-titled album due out later this year in early June. Unicycle Loves You kids and chances are you'll love them right back. -AM USA Today says: Chicago group purveys zippy, energetic, complex pop tunes and impresses me considerably. - KB The Onion says: Unicycle Loves You is equal parts deranged adrenaline and quirky genre exercises. Chicago Tribune (RedEye) says: Is it glam or new wave? Indie rock or power pop? Are they more influenced by the '50s, '60s, or '80s? Or are they just living in the moment? The answers aren't readily apparent on Unicycle Loves You's debut, but what's undeniable is the band's ability to remain entertaining and original while also vaguely reminding you of other acts you can't quite put your finger on. If songs like "Highway Robbery" don't add fun and sunshine to your day, you've got problems music can't fix. -MP CS Magazine says: It won't be long until your smitten with U.L.Y.'s upbeat music on their self-titled debut. Combining 60s psychedelia with 70s arena rock hallucinationsand an overall hand-clappy circus vibe, Unicycle Loves You is one big party-and perfect for a hot summer in the city. The band's three-part harmony is a refreshing respite from the manufactured pop on the radio. -KT UR Chicago says: Nothing better than the box-of-chocolates analogy can describe the music of Unicycle Loves You. It is a sweet and sugary tasting menu featuring all your favorite delights from decades of old. While sampling their new record, or their explosive live show, you will undoubtedly taste the delicious, crunchy alternative of the early 90's, the smooth silky 80's new wave, the decadent and dramatic 70's glam, and of course, the classic and forever trendsetting 60's catchy pop. It's all right here in one handy package. - BN TimeOut Chicago says: Unicycle Loves You careens through genres like a rubber bouncy ball. Flavorpill says: When local sunshine popsters Unicycle Loves You appeared on the Chicago scene nine months ago, they seemed fully formed, as if they'd stepped out of some secret Frankenstein indie-pop factory. At their first show in November of last year, the irrepressibly ebullient quintet arrived with an easy onstage chemistry and a stable of perfectly appointed pop songs, replete with clarion harmonies and '60s-style innocence. The lighthearted sound that garnered them immediate praise in the blogosphere has wisely retained its original whimsy with the help of tambourines and clap-alongs, while steadily increasing in complexity and sophistication. -SN Radio Free Chicago says: Their influences stand side by side with them and can be heard, seen and felt within almost every song, but said influences jump through eras and seem so varied that they never overstay their welcome. A hint of 50's in the chorus of "Dangerous Decade", an homage to mid-60's psychedelia in "The Fuzzies Don't Sting" and doses of 80's influence administered throughout. In the live setting these songs are accompanied by a musical exuberance and an inclination towards the humorous which keeps the music feeling minty fresh. The interplay between guitars, paired vocals and interlacing keyboards are all part of a package that seems considerably ahead of their three shows to date. One can't help feeling it will only get better with time. -RO Captains Dead says: they pack all the awesomeness of the last 30 or so years of music into 3 or so minutes better than i have heard anyone trying to pull off in a long ass time. ba da ba ba ba, im lovin it. Babysue says: These guitar-based pop tracks are catchy, upbeat, and ultimately hummable...a pure feelgood listening experience that features complex arrangements and top notch vocals. . . an easy thumbs up. Wordpress.com says: Their sound is, well, pretty fucking sweet. An amalgam of self-acknowledged influences ranging from sunshine pop to glam rock, they manage to be catchy without being kitschy, eclectic without losing focus, and clever without even trying. -CK No Dessert For You says the bouncy, dark, concise melodies of Unicycle Loves You have made their rise to Second City prominence quick and clean. Yerp Magazine says: Unicycle Loves You…and We Love Them! Chicago quirk-quintet Unicycle Loves You is fun, fast-paced, catchy and incredibly unique. It’s psychedelic rock, with fantastically cute lyrics in the nonsensical Alice In Wonderland sense. They are so damn good it’s hard to believe this band just got together this past September. Their music combines the sensibility of 50s, 60s, and 80s rock music so smooth and painlessly that you have to wonder if they might be mad musical geniuses. -FE View Unicycle Loves You's EPK |
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Music:Member Since: 4/3/2005Band Website: unicyclelovesyou.com Band Members: Jim Carroll : vocals, guitar Jon "The Atomic" Pollock : guitar, vocals Nicole Vitale : bass, vocals J.T. Baker : drums Adam "P.Y.T." Labrada : keyboards Trusten Williamson : kitchen sink (photos by Lauren Kornman) Influences: Pixies The Cars The Byrds David Bowie Belle & Sebastian T Rex New Pornographers Guided By Voices Roxy Music The Billy Nayer Show Neil Diamond Stereolab The Seeds The Cure Sonic Youth George Harrison Pavement Os Mutantes Flaming Lips Neko Case The Kinks Dinosaur Jr. The Rolling Stones The Fiery Furnaces Jefferson Airplane Velvet Underground W.C.P.A.E.B. The Beatles XTC Frank Zappa & the M.O.I. My Bloody Valentine Leonard Cohen The Cramps Elevator To Hell Wire Talking Heads Supergrass Arcade Fire Arthur Lee & Love The Essex Green Captain Beefheart Unrest Can Brian Jonestown Massacre Tommy James Spoon The Cyrkle Liars Sounds Like: Jimmy Carter saying YES! Record Label: Highwheel Records Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Indie / Ghettotech) |
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SOLD OUT @ EMPTY BOTTLE!!!!!! |
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| Thank you ALL who came out and celebrated our big night with us!!!
You made our night, Chicago!(photo by Shannon Walker)(photos by Lauren Kornman)(photos courtesey of The Dead Hub)... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:01:00 PST |
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I saw RED @ Schubas |
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| Always a great show at Schuba's!!!
photos by Kyle La Mere... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:06:00 PST |
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BLACK & WHITE & GOLD |
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| UNICYCLE LOVES YOU LIVE! @ HEART OF GOLD!!!
There was a "Jesus mermaid" behind us!
all photos by Jeremy Phillips
all photos by Jeremy Phillips
Thanks to all who came and drank and danced!!
&... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:28:00 PST |
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UNICYCLE LOVES UR CHICAGO MAGAZINE!!! |
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| Unicycle Loves You in UR Chicago magazine!!!photo by Ginny Garramone.... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:21:00 PST |
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Reggies Rock Club photos |
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| Photos from a fabulous night w/ OFFICE, Ultra Sonic Edukators, and SND on SND at Reggie’s Rock Club!!!
photos by Jeremy Phillips
Jeremy Phillips Design
... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:36:00 PST |
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U.L.Y. and friends @ Darkroom |
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| Camel sponsored our last show at Darkroom.
(one of the best places in Chicago)
Here's a glimpse at a surreal evening.
UNICYCLE LOVES YOULA SCALADRAGGED BY HORSESPARTY PEOPLE IN DA HOUSETHANKS ... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:34:00 PST |
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Amazing photos from an amazing night @ Empty Bottle |
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| Two photo sets from what we consider to be one of our most enjoyable and exciting shows to date!!!It was also a sad night as it was Derek's last show with us.(But he did go out with a BANG!)This first... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:10:00 PST |
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eviL at The Kinetic Playground |
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| A big fat delicious thanks to everybody that came out and made this show so fucking HOT!!!
WE LUV U!
... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:05:00 PST |
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Live photos from DARKROOM!!! |
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| Thank you everyone that made it out to our Darkroom show with Sally and Walking Bicycles. You made it a special night for us!!!!
Here are some photos taken by our new friend, Sofia!
... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:40:00 PST |
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TWO PHOTO SETS from Schubas |
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| Check out these two photo sets from Rory O'Connor of Radio Free Chicago and Chris Hiltz from the land of sexy!
by Rory O'Connorby Chris Hiltz.... Posted by UNICYCLE LOVES YOU on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:46:00 PST |
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Highwheel Records, Jonathan, P.Y.T. Lambada, J.t., 1972 David Bowie from the Ziggy Stardust Tour, *JACK*, Derek, scarlet bloodletter, Barf., murphy's law, Skirts McGee, Anthony, jeremy, Dee Monica, Toot, Michael, Fransico Kidd, Tyler, I Love Me & Robert E. Lee, the bitter tears, Let's Get Out of This Terrible Sandwich Shop, La Scala, Walking Bicycles, The Sapiens, MATT!, Leahthepirate, bethdefying, Ryan Gunzel the Band Not the Person, Deus Ex Rockina!, Pacheli, Engine Studios, Darkroom, DRAGGED by HORSES, kung fu manda, megaTRON, Maxwell Silver, A Taco That Poops Ice Cream, anthony, Fasscinating, in case of capture, The Music Slut, Kellie, M-Dawg, LIVE HUB, House & Bird, Builder/Destroyer, Kyle La Mere (designer/photographer), e$b, The Roans, i am miss molly, esoteric tapioca, Brittenkitten, ηєяMÅL. the man, Aleks and The Drummer, Lily, nikki, Backseat Vintage, Mary Jean, Civil Servant, [gabriella], Nuclear Corn Jacket, Photography by Sarah, Lauren., The Catchelorettes, Lindsay, lauren, Rachel, The Cosmic Comedy, June/July/August, Ham Leg, Psychedelic Haze, WIRED FANG, Ok Baby!, Blueblood, KANIA TIEFFER against the M*%*$^p.!!?, Pegasus
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