Sweet Oblique

Rank #4 Tampa, FL Alternative / Melodramatic / Rock

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Members: Angel O0omg-lead vocals, keys, mAgIc-- pboss-guitar, keys, vox, trickery- - Rob Thompson-drums, vox, catcalls

Label: Unsigned

Manager: pboss

Bio: After stints in two popular Seattle bands- Ryewire and History for Sale, pboss [originally from Ohio], took the long way thru New York State and down the east coast before relocating with guitar in hand to Ybor City in Tampa, with some new tunes he had penned while in and out of some of the less... See Full Bio

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: We're #4 on Reverbnation and currently in negotiation with a label out of LA...cross yo fingers....

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“Sweet Oblique oozes feisty charm. Rambunctious vocals interwoven with a big band will grab your attention. A mixture of grunge, pop and rock. Their songs will captivate your ears. Seeing them in person is probably unforgettable. #Kudos”

— 360 Mag

“ Superb, tight playing, rich gorgeous vocal work and deep, imaginative songwriting created here...particularly enjoyed the jazzy, shimmering cloudscape of "easy".... ”

— MikeWhitePresents

“Great songs. Especially the floating 'Easy' and the raw 'Only when I see you'. Love the noisy bassworks combined with guitarscapes and these excellent vocals. Very interesting stuff. sounds alike? Who cares if it rocks! Cheers ~ ”

— Kappi, Kloudworks

“Loving the idealitic whispering vocals of Sweet Oblique. Great stuff. Loving "Easy." Where have u been all our lives:)”

— Music Page Dot com

“SWEET OBLIQUE, should rename themselves as SWEET UNIQUE. The Tampa band that formed in 2010 have been making their incredible music presence on the alternative/rock scene. The band has resurrected the 90’s grunge sound and have paired it up with a melodramatic rock vibe. “Only When I See You” is a track that’s classy, dark and seductive and showcases the outstanding lead vocals by Angel Sheppard. It has a distinctive British Rock sound to it. “Easy” is a beautiful piece of music that screams out perfection. It is totally different from the other songs, literally spell binding. “Play to Win” allows singer Angel to show off the vocals that label her as “an amazing vocalist and lyricist.” As well as also having a Nirvana-esque sound to it, other noticeable musical influences come across on this track. It’s potentially the best track on the disc. This is certainly a band to watch out for. I give SWEET OBLIQUE 3/5 stars ”

— Lyndsey Fritzl, Indie Music Reviewer Magazine

“ How Sweet it is!! The bass and drums are tight. They provide the foundation for pboss' mood-setting guitar work. And of course he tosses in tasty lead licks that seem to come from the deep recesses of the mind, or perhaps....the heart and soul. Drop into the middle of this Angel, with her soft, sensual vocals that can also turn loud and hard with a beat. Melodramatic?......Well, they have good melodies, and the drama Angel lays out seems to be that vast range of feelings and emotions found in "modern world" relationships. Next time down south I need to catch this band live. Get out and watch them lay it out for you! **** 4 stars [5] ”

— C Wright, The Wright Way Forum

“I am enjoying the CD, the singer in the group is really special, she reminds me a bit of Stevie Nicks. Also, each musician is tight, particularly drums and guitar. I plan to see you all play live Collage Ybor. ”

— Larry Giorgio / Producer-ROXY , Reverb

“OVO put the new disc from Sweet Oblique under the glass after hearing their name pop up a lot a week after their show at The Orpheum in Tampa. 'Refreshing new music' almost downplays what's going on here. Well thought out lyrics brought to life by a meticulous and very direct singer. She nails it. It would be easy to make comparisons here, but there is a [sweet] undertone of the feeling that "you've never been here before," in particular, on the song "Easy." Some harmonies are the only thing missing here. The guitars are all over the place, in a good way, complimenting the vocals throughout the journey of the song. This is a band that can stay under the radar for only so long. I'm thinking a full length, with a qualified producer, will bounce Sweet Oblique to the place they deserve. ”

— lloyd frenzy, Optimum Vibe Online

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Only When I see You

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TURE'E
Great, I like your music..cool!
opusonic
Listened to all 3 tracks and enjoyed them all, good stuff
JP'S ATTIC
Loving Easy, nice work!!
Leila Licks
Thank you so much for being mystic, unique and powerful! Take care
WILD&WELSH
Cool unusual sound. Great tracks. W&W
Inner Planets
Stopping by to show some love!

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Jun 21

Crowbar
Tampa, FL, US | 8:00pm
Crowbar
Tampa, FL, US
Fri Jun 21 8:00pm
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Jun 28

Epic Problem
Tampa, FL, US | 6:30pm
Epic Problem
Tampa, FL, US
Fri Jun 28 6:30pm
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Q: You cite some great influences here; I wonder if you have ever come across The Nymphs (1991)? Also some of the guitar work is not a million miles away from The Smiths in places? x

A: Not really familiar with the Nymphs...will certainly check them out. I would have to list Johnny Marrs as an influence, as well as Robt. Smith and Robin Gutherie from that particular time. Thanks! -pboss

Asked by candytree. Answered on Fri Mar 08 2013

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