AM Aesthetic
| AM Aesthetic | |
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 AM Aesthetic on the set of their music video "The End". | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | AMA |
| Origin | Danbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | BHi Music Group |
| Associated acts | Jon and the Jones |
| Website |
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AM Aesthetic are an alt/rock band originally from Connecticut, now based in New York City[1] and consist of Rob Suchecki (vocals/guitars), Patrick Raimondi (bass) and RJ Dowhan (drums).
Background
Rob Suchecki and Patrick Raimondi started playing in bands together in rural Connecticut. Rob’s uncle had been giving him guitar lessons on a miniature acoustic since he was 8 years old and Patrick had discovered his dad’s 1950s Epiphone guitar. Patrick gravitated towards the bass and, with a mutual love of punk, blues and alternative rock borne from the likes Oasis, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day and Nirvana. Patrick and Rob spent the next ten years performing shows in bars even though they were underage.
In 2009, after writing and recording their first EP, (AM)bivalence, as AM Aesthetic, the duo used the internet to look for a drummer. RJ Dowhan, a fellow Connecticut native, was selected. RJ found his passion for drumming from his two older brothers, one of whom played the drums. Being that the drum kit was set up lefty, RJ learned to play it as such, despite being right-handed. AM Aesthetic moved to NYC in 2012 and started recording their second EP ‘Waiting In The Wings’.[2][3]
Current Activity
Signed to a development record deal in 2013 by BHi Music Group (BHiMG), the band currently splits its time between recording and playing out in the NYC-area. Rob also occasionally plays on other people’s records, including having played guitars on Beyoncé’s ‘Best Thing I Never Had’.[1][4]
Releases
Singles
"We Caught Fire"
On November 26, 2013, Guitar World had the exclusive premiere of "We Caught Fire". Dick Wingate, president of the band's label stated, "I'm pleased to launch BHi Music Group with two great New York-area artists and writers, Jon and the Jones and AM Aesthetic." The single from the indie band gained critical acclaim and was picked up by various influential portals.[5]
"The End"
On March 25, 2014, AM Aesthetic released "The End" and was named "Discovery of the Week" by Last.fm. Last.fm wrote, "Here at Last.fm HQ, we listen to a lot of music. Occasionally something catches our ear and stands out as something special. In Discovery of the Week, our staff bring you their personal picks and recommendations from their hours and hours of sifting through new music. This week, Gian Vassaliko brings you AM Aesthetic. NYC Alternative power trio AM Aesthetic have just dropped the highly anticipated followup to their critically acclaimed 2013 single, ‘We Caught Fire‘. The new track, entitled ‘The End‘ is arguably some of the best work the band has ever done – making fan anticipation for their full-length LP at an all-time high."[6]
"I Can Tell"
On October 7, 2014, AM Aesthetic announced "I Can Tell" as their lead single off their debut LP, "Future//Tense".[7][8]
Compilations
- "The End" - "From The Rabbit Hole - Vol. 1 NY" [9]
- We Caught Fire" - "From The Rabbit Hole - Vol. 1 NY"[9]
Covers
"Wandering Star" by Portishead
On August 22, 2014, AM Aesthetic released a cover of "Wandering Star" by Portishead (band). The song originated from Portishead's debut LP Dummy (album) (1994) and was written by Beth Gibbons and Geoff Barrow, among others. Rob Suchecki's vocals have garnered the attention of radio disc jockeys and have earned international spins. No further information on chart performance has been made available as of yet.[10][11]
EPs
(AM)bivalence
Released - May 30, 2010[12][13]
All tracks written by AM Aesthetic.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Introduction" | 1:29 |
| 2. | "Cast Your Stones" | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Only Sunrise" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Gatekeeper" | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Kittinger Complex" | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Under Burning Sky" | 4:43 |
| 7. | "The Rain" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Don’t Slip Away (Bonus Track)" | 2:26 |
Total length: |
27:23 | |
Waiting In The Wings
Released - November 3, 2012[14][15]
All tracks written by AM Aesthetic.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waiting In The Wings" | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Some Nerve" | 3:12 |
| 3. | "Beneath Your Bones" | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Anything It Takes" | 3:38 |
Total length: |
13:59 | |
Albums
Future Tense
Pre-Order Announced – October 7, 2014[7]
Released – October 21, 2014 [7]
On June 3, 2014, AM Aesthetic announced on their official Twitter page that their new, full-length album is being “mixed”. It is slated for release in 2014.[16] They later confirmed the release date of "Future Tense" in a separate press release stating, "Under BHi Music Group and distributed through Caroline Distribution, the singles ("We Caught Fire" and "The End") will be re-released, along with focus single, “I Can Tell”. Rob (a pro, independent engineer hired by Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Interscope Records, RCA Records, et al. for their premiere artists), tracked the record, drums were recorded at Mission Sounds (Oliver Strauss), and mixed/mastered by fellow engineer Jeremy Cimino (Pharrell Williams, Mariah Carey, et al.)." [7]
All lyrics written by R. Suchecki/P. Raimondi/RJ Dowhan – (BMI); Published by Little Big House Music (BMI); all music composed by AM Aesthetic, Christian Cedras, Krista Retto.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Demand" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:22 |
| 2. | "I Can Tell" (Album Single; Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 4:01 |
| 3. | "The End" (Album Single) | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Weightless" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 4:56 |
| 5. | "We Caught Fire" (Album Single; Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Touch The Sky (Kittinger Complex)" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki; Strings, Adam Fischer) | 3:48 |
| 7. | "The Easy Life" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds/Oliver Strauss engineer; Tracking engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:25 |
| 8. | "Life of the Party" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:47 |
| 9. | "Ghost In The Machine" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds/Oliver Strauss Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki; Strings, Adam Fischer) | 5:19 |
| 10. | "Doubled Over" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:32 |
| 11. | "Only Sunrise" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Losing" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:22 |
| 13. | "Sunshine" (Drums recorded at Mission Sounds; Oliver Strauss, Engineer; Tracking Engineer, Rob Suchecki.) | 3:30 |
Total length: |
49:31 | |
References
- 1 2 Prosper Moore LLC, "AM Aesthetic - Biography", BHi Music Group
- ↑ AM Aesthetic Biography
- ↑ "AM Aesthetic", Sonic Bids
- ↑ Mitchell Peters, "Dick Wingate Launches BHi Music Group", Billboard
- ↑ Guitar World Staff, "Exclusive: BHi Music Group Premieres New Music Videos by Jon and The Jones and AM Aesthetic", Guitar World, November 26, 2013
- ↑ Gian Vassaliko, "AM Aesthetic Drop New Single “The End”", last.fm, March 25, 2014
- 1 2 3 4 Mohamdioua, Xose. "COO, BHi Music Group". PR.com. PR.com. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ↑ AM Aesthetic, "I Can Tell", "I Can Tell Announcement"
- 1 2 VASSALIKO, GIAN. "Local NY Artists Shine On "From The Rabbit Hole" Compilation – Streaming Now". Last.FM. Last.FM. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ↑ BHi Music Group, "AM Aesthetic - Wandering Star (Originally by Portishead)", "You Tube"
- ↑ "AM Aesthetic - Wandering Star (Originally by Portishead)", "Soundcloud"
- ↑ "(AM)bivalence - AM Aesthetic", iTunes, May 30, 2010
- ↑ "(AM)bivalence EP", Facebook, May 8, 2011
- ↑ "AM Aesthetic - Waiting In The Wings", last.fm
- ↑ AM Aesthetic, "Waiting In The Wings", BandCamp, November 3, 2012
- ↑ AM Aesthetic, "Band Tweet", Twitter, June 3, 2014