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Hometown: Denver, CO
Website: www.yerkish.com
Sounds Like: Tool, The Mars Volta México, Alice in Chains, Pink Floyd, Clutch
Genre: Rock
Yerkish parallels its namesake: an experimental language developed for
communication between primates and humans.
Tim Kaminski (Vocals), Nate Huisgen (Guitar), Brent Moran (Bass), and
Ryan Eschenbach (Drums) re-imagine communication between performer and
audience by experimenting with odd meter, atypical chord progressions,
and neo-psychedelic video imagery.
Since 2005, the Denver-based quartet have carved a niche for their
multi-influenced brand of rock, infusing elements of jazz, classical,
blues, and more.
In 2006, Yerkish's first EP, Vignettes, hinted at the multiple
influences and eclecticism of the band. With the release of the concept
EP The Return of Douglas Jupitor in 2007, Yerkish wove segments of jazz
amidst an assortment of rock tunes. 2008 marked the arrival of the
band's first full-length album, Fear Conquers America. In early 2010,
the band took their appreciation for the moving image a step further by
unveiling a Digital Video EP (DVEP) entitled Quality! including 3 music
videos with 3 new songs.
Yerkish is currently writing new music, working on more visual concepts
for live shows, and performing for fans everywhere.
"Intelligent and thoughtful, Yerkish offers food for thought and not pathetic slogans."
Tom Murphy - Westword
“2009 Westword Music Showcase Winner - Progressive Rock”
Westword
"...takes you on a ride to the outer realms of the Rock spectrum, a fusion of anything from Metal to Jazz to Classical influences, never eschewing their Pop sensibilities."
Charlie Sullivan - Colorado Music Buzz
“For every radio-friendly band that makes it big on the more commercial stations, there's a Yerkish or a DeVotchKa around to fill the other niches.”
A.H. Goldstein - Westword
“...complex, odd-metered excursions that ride the line between progressive rock and metal. Occasionally, jazz elements will emerge, or they'll inject some blues into cuts like "Bitten," which also has electronic drums in the middle and a classic rock solo at the end.”
Jon Solomon - Westword
“With edgy, grinding, multi-layered hooks, multiple time changes, and angry, echo-laden vocals that span from lilting to blistering, the band has been lighting up Denver's small stages and building an eclectic fan base since 2005.”
R Kelly Liggins - UCD Advocate
"On first listen... sounds like neo-grunge fuzz-jam. It's an anti-emo revolt, heavy without the metal, intelligent without the tedious and overly complicated beat politics of most rock leftists."
R Kelly Liggins - UCD Advocate
"Plenty of tasty, talented individual efforts about on all the tracks, yet what makes Yerkish stand out is the musical demeanor of what a band should struggle to achieve - unison."
The Swami - Colorado Music Buzz
“...complex, cerebral, thinking man's rock that could never be labeled predictable. Yerkish's songs veered close to the dark, metal edge of Jane's Addiction and at times resembled the multifaceted eclectic style of The Mars Volta.”
Kevin Galaba - Westword
“Dynamic song structures, powerful vocals and excellent, effects-laden guitar work drive the strong material. Standouts include "Optiplex," which injects a lounge influence into the band's signature sound, and the epic "Megaman," maybe the best song ever written about a video game.”
Cory Casciato - Westword
“...Mathy progressions collide with improvisational jazz and cerebral lyricism...Yerkish has much more to offer ...”
Tom Murphy - Westword
