Program New Indie Music Houston band www.program-music.net
Program plays some of the best Indie music i've seen in Houston in a long time. Looking for a really good show in houston? Give these guys a listen at http://www.program-music.net
Program is composed of seven musicians from of all places for indie music… Houston, Texas. Though having existed for less than a year Pete Tijerina has been the sole constant of this band. Their impact on the Houston music scene has been well noticed. Program’s sound is constructed of short pop songs with colorful choruses that invite even the toughest critic to sing along. Their live shows deliver an impressive impact of their inspiring songs as well as improvised sets. Consider these thoughts for a moment as Program’s incredibly self-confident music come shimmering out of your speakers. Every song was made from its own unique influence. In fact, it is made with dinky beat machines as well as guitar, drums, and keyboards. Plus, occasional handclaps, xylophone, maracas, and cowbells draw your music senses. There's a lot in there, but it's never cluttered, it's deft and wise and funny and flat out brilliant all at once. In other words, they want to make sounds of “catchy” pop songs with textures, layers and weird instruments. The music is totally conceived by Pete’s ear, just by messing around and experimenting. It couldn't be less systematic and organized. It's more about adding something different. Its about melodies, yes, you can never have enough melodies.
OTHER FEEDBACK On PROGRAM
I’ve just been to CD Baby and listened to the samples of the songs from your CD. It's not often I get to hear a virtual love letter to early Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, particular the albums Junk Culture and Dazzle Ships. Whether intentional or not, that's how it sounds to me--the repetetive guitar signatures, what you call the "dinky beat machines" and the old-fashioned synths, the impassioned vocals and playful structures. This is partcularly evident on the wonderful "Kissing Cousins" and to a lesser extent on "Returning Inspired" and "Sell Out." If all of this were just homage, it wouldn't be quite as good; in fact, the melodies sneak up on the listener and ingrain themselves for the long haul. You folks are invested in this music. At the end, on the raucous "Hard Drive," it all comes together in a howling cacophony of sound, slightly at odds with itself, but no less interesting or inviting or entertaining.
I'm so glad I found this album. Would you please send Program for play on both the broadcast and Live365 editions of Pure Pop, and review on buhdge? I would appreciate it. Here is my address, just in case:
Alan Haber
