epicycle

Epicycle is brothers Ellis and Tom Clark. Highly influenced from The Beach Boys, George Harrison to Pink Floyd. Their songs bow to the '60s and '70s, yet retain a modern sense of recording and an even more modern sense of irony. The band turns their love and homage of that music into crafty and sweet pop confections, bright, not pedantic history lessons. Whatever they play, Epicycle makes music with a soft and yielding sensitivity, playing a range of songs that sound like everything from confectionery wisps to hard psychedelics. Although the history of Epicycle is quite extensive, it was in 1995 that they built their own studio and recorded 2 albums ?Orange? & ?Swirl?. Both of these CDs received high critical praise from many of the world?s top music critics, including Chicago Tribune rock critic Greg Kot?s annual ?The Cream of Chicago's Scene?. Check out our review section on our website (www.epicycle.co.uk) for more reviews. The band is currently in the studio completing their latest CD ?Jingo Jangle? which will be released late Spring 2006. Epicycle has also developed quite a reputation for producing and performing on other artist?s records including 3 of Kevin Tihista?s solo albums one of which was released by Atlantic Records. Other Epicycle produced albums include The Chamber String?s ?Gospel Morning?, Nikki Sudden?s ?Red Brocade, and June & The Exitwound?s ?A Little More Haven Hamilton Please?. And recently, Epicycle?s Ellis Clark has teamed up again with Kevin Tihista on a cover version of The Kinks? song "Situation Vacant" which will be featured on a Kinks? Tribute CD being put out by Mojo Magazine (March 2006 Issue). They have done session work with Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), John Ashton (The Psychedelic Furs). They have invited many of Chicago?s finest musicians to perform on their albums such as Paul Mertens from Brian Wilson?s band (reeds & alto flute), Eric Remschneider (cellos) known for his string work with The Smashing Pumpkins & Filter, Epicycle has been doing a steady string of dates at some of Chicago?s best music venues as well as music festivals such as International Pop Overthrow, CMJ, MobFest and others. Some of the highlights over the past few years have been opening for Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) and Dave Davies of The Kinks. Epicycle has been receiving airplay on Chicago and other markets across the country as well as National Public Radio. An interesting side note; Epicycle?s earlier releases from the days of vinyl are sought hard by record collectors and are commanding an average price of $250 for an original rare vinyl copy. As a result, this early material was reissued in 2005 for the first time in years by Rave Up Records in Italy as a special LP collector?s edition on 180-gram vinyl. It is available on our website and through Rave Up. Bolstered by the recent success of many years of hard work, Epicycle will continue performing their highly praised live shows which are currently showcasing new songs that will be included on their next upcoming album. Thanks for reading?. Enjoy the Music!