Last year a HIGHLY overlooked band released their sophomore album titled "Designer Codes", which, in all fairness, is one of the best Alt-Rock/Electronica albums out there..
Woven
Mid 90's Industrial-Rock revivalists
Woven Bio:
In 2001, with the release of its debut EP titled "EPrime" (Interscope), the Los Angeles group Woven set out to pave new roads with their signature blend of the organic and synthetic. Exploring the full spectrum of electronic and rock influences, the music travels a path from guitar-driven drum and bass to syncopated, sparse IDM, ending in a dark and brooding dream state. The eclectic songs from EPrime quickly made their way into heavy rotation and charted nationwide on CMJ as the 5th most added record that year for college radio then landing spots on L.A.'s groundbreaking radio station KCRW 89.9.
Throughout the next year, Woven solidified its niche as a unique group of sonic explorers devoted to taking listeners on astral and emotional aural excursions. In 2003, the band released their second endeavor with Interscope Records, "8 Bit Monk", a wildly imaginative cosmic odyssey of soft, glitchy static and melodic rock harmony. Seeking a dynamic mix similar to their debut, "EPrime", they re-enlisted the London-based mixing genius, Stephen Fitzmaurice, who has honed his mixing skills with such acts as Depeche Mode, U2, Fischerspooner, Seal and Magnet.
With the band drawing from such diverse influences as Bjork, Aphex Twin, Pink Floyd, Jane’s Addiction and Deftones among others, they would create otherworldly songbeds for listeners to lie in and ponder life's moody side. Such haunting moods would land two of 8 Bit Monk's songs, "My Conditioning" and "Soul Fossa", on the hit CBS show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Continuing to attract the attention of new listeners across the globe, Woven became one of the first featured artists on iTunes' front page, receiving enough downloads to prompt iTunes to extend the bands coverage an additional two weeks. They would later receive positive nods from Spin Magazine and RollingStone.com.
Throughout the next year, Woven solidified its niche as a unique group of sonic explorers devoted to taking listeners on astral and emotional aural excursions. In 2003, the band released their second endeavor with Interscope Records, "8 Bit Monk", a wildly imaginative cosmic odyssey of soft, glitchy static and melodic rock harmony. Seeking a dynamic mix similar to their debut, "EPrime", they re-enlisted the London-based mixing genius, Stephen Fitzmaurice, who has honed his mixing skills with such acts as Depeche Mode, U2, Fischerspooner, Seal and Magnet.
With the band drawing from such diverse influences as Bjork, Aphex Twin, Pink Floyd, Jane’s Addiction and Deftones among others, they would create otherworldly songbeds for listeners to lie in and ponder life's moody side. Such haunting moods would land two of 8 Bit Monk's songs, "My Conditioning" and "Soul Fossa", on the hit CBS show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Continuing to attract the attention of new listeners across the globe, Woven became one of the first featured artists on iTunes' front page, receiving enough downloads to prompt iTunes to extend the bands coverage an additional two weeks. They would later receive positive nods from Spin Magazine and RollingStone.com.
Hello, how are you?
I'm doing really well and you?
I'm doing really well and you?
What are you currently listening to?
Depeche Mode, Fugazi, Mum, Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Nusrat Feteh Ali Khan, Jeff Buckley, Photek, Zakhir Hussein, Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Atmosphere, The Legendary Pink Dots, Bauhaus, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Beirut, The Big Pink, M83, Bartok, The voices in my head..
Depeche Mode, Fugazi, Mum, Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Nusrat Feteh Ali Khan, Jeff Buckley, Photek, Zakhir Hussein, Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Atmosphere, The Legendary Pink Dots, Bauhaus, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Beirut, The Big Pink, M83, Bartok, The voices in my head..
Who are your main influences?
My influences in the beginning started out as more of a mind frame and eventually led me into music. I felt like I didn't belong where ever I was. Junior high and high school sucked. Home life sucked also. I started to read the philosophical works of Krishnamurti. He was basically my first influence into another mind frame other than the grid mind frame that is thrust upon the youth. I discovered Janes Addiction, punk music, industrial and any other counter culture music I could get my hands on. I picked up the guitar and my whole world changed. I hooked up with Johnny (bassist from Woven). Spent all my time in Brians (Dj Seed) garage jamming. We built a really strong social scene around our band at the time. While that was going on, another scene was developing more on the east side in a cat toy factory which Marc's (One of two drummer's for woven) mom owned which is now home to our recording studio. We eventually all merged, joined forces mostly improving and dabbling in mind altering experiences and getting into psychic trouble. The beauty about our scene is the vastness of musical influences. Some bands that have influenced us are....THE CURE, JANES ADDICTION, Vandels, Def tones, Nurse With Wound, Throbbing Gristle, Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, New Order, Peter Gabriel, delta Blues, Johnny Cash, Grateful Dead, Sigur Ros, Mum, IDM in general, Square Pusher, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Napalm Death, Scorn, Ministry, Skankin Pickle, Lets Go Bowling, Mr. Bungle, Michael Brook, John Zorn, Skinny Puppy, Praxis, Fishbone, Tool, Bad Brains, Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Passion and a million others
How did you decide on the band name “Woven“?
Well, we are not music snobs. We all listen to such a variety of music that it only made sense to call ourselves Woven. We weave together a lot of genres. Like a cloth with different fabrics woven together. We hopefully get a new type of fabric, one that makes people think hey it could be done a different way.
My influences in the beginning started out as more of a mind frame and eventually led me into music. I felt like I didn't belong where ever I was. Junior high and high school sucked. Home life sucked also. I started to read the philosophical works of Krishnamurti. He was basically my first influence into another mind frame other than the grid mind frame that is thrust upon the youth. I discovered Janes Addiction, punk music, industrial and any other counter culture music I could get my hands on. I picked up the guitar and my whole world changed. I hooked up with Johnny (bassist from Woven). Spent all my time in Brians (Dj Seed) garage jamming. We built a really strong social scene around our band at the time. While that was going on, another scene was developing more on the east side in a cat toy factory which Marc's (One of two drummer's for woven) mom owned which is now home to our recording studio. We eventually all merged, joined forces mostly improving and dabbling in mind altering experiences and getting into psychic trouble. The beauty about our scene is the vastness of musical influences. Some bands that have influenced us are....THE CURE, JANES ADDICTION, Vandels, Def tones, Nurse With Wound, Throbbing Gristle, Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, New Order, Peter Gabriel, delta Blues, Johnny Cash, Grateful Dead, Sigur Ros, Mum, IDM in general, Square Pusher, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Napalm Death, Scorn, Ministry, Skankin Pickle, Lets Go Bowling, Mr. Bungle, Michael Brook, John Zorn, Skinny Puppy, Praxis, Fishbone, Tool, Bad Brains, Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Passion and a million others
How did you decide on the band name “Woven“?
Well, we are not music snobs. We all listen to such a variety of music that it only made sense to call ourselves Woven. We weave together a lot of genres. Like a cloth with different fabrics woven together. We hopefully get a new type of fabric, one that makes people think hey it could be done a different way.
Your latest album “Designer Codes“ was pretty amazing. Was it a difficult album to make?
Yes it was difficult. Our process is kind of insane, probably because each song has its own process. Every song has a special need to it that makes the road to creation at some points a little nerve wracking. Some songs just flow others don't. Songs that take a second to create, are not necessarily better or worse. As an end result we are the only ones that know what it took to get the final process and let me tell you- some songs took years to make.
Yes it was difficult. Our process is kind of insane, probably because each song has its own process. Every song has a special need to it that makes the road to creation at some points a little nerve wracking. Some songs just flow others don't. Songs that take a second to create, are not necessarily better or worse. As an end result we are the only ones that know what it took to get the final process and let me tell you- some songs took years to make.
Will “Designer Codes” ever be on vinyl?
Designer codes is not going to be on vinyl any investors are welcome though.) We have some great splits on vinyl that we will put out soon with some amazing bands.
Is there going to be a “third” album anytime soon?
He he- more than that...Stay tuned
Who would you REALLY LIKE to tour with?
The Cure
Designer codes is not going to be on vinyl any investors are welcome though.) We have some great splits on vinyl that we will put out soon with some amazing bands.
Is there going to be a “third” album anytime soon?
He he- more than that...Stay tuned
Who would you REALLY LIKE to tour with?
The Cure
You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
It wouldn't be an album that would drive me insane... It would be the rain falling, the wind howling and a women I care about saying I love you.
Are you living your dream?
Always, isn't it all a dream?....did this life really happen...I hope so:)
Thanx Woven!
Woven is currently working on their follow up to "Designer Codes"...
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