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Glassbones

Rank #157 Portland, OR Rock

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Members: Colin Johnson- Guitar/Vocals, Eric Fisher- Bass, Mathieu Lewis-Rolland- Drums, Ricky Wilkins- Guitar

Sounds Like: Foo Fighters, Built to Spill, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon

Label: CDBaby

Manager: Self Managed

Bio: Glassbones is an alternative rock band with elements of grunge and post-punk hailing from Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2010, Glassbones is part of Portland’s current revolutionary music scene. The band’s inaugural EP There’s Still Time Left has been consistently well received in press and radio an... See Full Bio

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“Glassbones infuses alternative rock with an acoustic guitar and heavy drums to create a sound which bounces from grunge rock to dance rock. Either way, this band will get you to the front of the stage with your body moving. Glassbones is a hardcore Portland band that has a growing, loyal fan base. It’s hard not to notice Colin’s rough, yet melodic voice. As you turn your head to the front, you see Ricky jamming on the acoustic guitar. Glassbones has a tune for everyone, and with such a tight group of passionate musicians, don’t expect anything less than greatness.”

— Yuriy Mikitchenko, The Portland Pick

“Love this add to the Big Med Playlist for The Big One – ‘Hold Up’ from Portland OR-based Glassbones. This song has a unique hollowed-out sound, totally unexpected lyric construction, a great groove and an ending virtually guaranteed to keep it off mainstream radio [and no, not because of explicit lyrics]. Where the hell did these guys come from? The Pacific Northwest is spoiled rotten by innovative musical artists like Glassbones. Enough already, dammit – the rest of us would like to see/hear you grace a stage a little closer to home.”

— Hal Newman, Big Medicine

“Soft yet upbeat and bubbling, hopeful in their world of angst... all up to the very name of the band suggests a fragile balance, which is how Glassbones' soothing sound fails to ever turn into background noise. Formed in 2010 in Portland, the quartet fronted by Colin Johnson blend on their much critically acclaimed debut EP “There's Still Time Left”, released earlier this year, a polished ensemble underpinned with Johnson and Ricky Wilkins' clashing guitars, and Mathieu Lewis-Rolland's offbeat punk infused drums. Grunge in the depth of the vocals, as a subtle reminder of a not-so-long-lost 1990s scene, Glassbones are ready with this record in their back-pocket to reach out beyond the confines of their homeland. Let their effervescent waves of freedom tickle your ears whilst awaiting new shows to be announced!”

— Tracy Mamoun, The Deli Magazine

“With taut guitars, rolling drums, and nice-guy vocals sung with a tinge of kerosene burn, the band spins out a slightly woolly version of post-grunge radio rock." "all the elements are here: solid melodies, a command of dynamics, and a lack of conceit that allows the listener to accept the songs at face value. One can sense Glassbones is capable of venturing in a few different directions—jagged dance rock, or whiskey-tinged country rock, for instance—and it's this balance that keeps There's Still Time Left an intriguing listen.”

— Ned Lannaman, Portland Mercury

“Glassbones Riveted and Rocked The Someday Lounge" "Colin Johnsons' lead vocals have a distinct sound and, for me, it was quite mesmerizing. Their lyrics grab you from the beginning and draw you in, anxiously awaiting to hear how the story unfolds.”

— Kelly Melillo, Girl On the Go PDX

“Some bands put out albums where each track bleeds into the next, which makes for easy listening, but makes individual tracks indistinguishable from one another. I’m happy to report that Glassbones’ There’s Still Time Left doesn’t do that. There is some really nice track diversity on this album.”

— Celia Hassan, That Groove Machine

“The sounds of Glassbones are reminiscent of some of the great grunge rock that emerged in the 90s and early 2000s. The classic rock sound is amplified by a strong, gravelly lead vocal and elements of classic folk. ”

— Kelly Montgomery , Show Preview: Brad Mackeson, Redwood Son, and Glassbones at Portland's Doug Fir

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New Album out!
Mar 15, 2012
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Material for new EP!
Jan 24, 2011
We are hard at work polishing up the final songs for our upcoming EP and can't w... [more]

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