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Gay Nineties
12+ albums
canadaVancouver
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Gay Nineties~ Vancouver, BC https://www.gayninetiesmusic.com/#hello Guitars and keys jangle and wail, calling out with a raw cry. A drummer plays his kick drum with his palm, his kit having just been destroyed in a furious explosion. The singer throws himself from the stage and into the embrace of the audience. It is a visceral celebration, a prayer to rock and roll. It is Gay Nineties. They’re not indie darlings. They’re not beholden to a scene, a look. For them, one thing is sacred. The music. The first thing you sense when hearing Gay Nineties is the feeling of total individual freedom. Each member is an accomplished, passionate musician that leaves an indelible mark on the music. Lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Parker Bossley stands center stage, but all are in the spotlight. On drums: Malcolm Holt, Parker’s musical accomplice since they were 16. Together with Daniel Knowlton’s galloping bass, the rhythm section is complete. For a time, they performed as a trio, ripping through ragged psych pop. The Zombies by way of Nirvana. But something was missing. That’s when they found Bruce Ledingham, a synth wizard who brought a bed of texture and harmony that pulled it all home. Together they have found a tone, a vibe, an energy that none of them could control even if they wanted to. It doesn’t seem that they do. Nowhere is this more apparent than on their debut LP, Decadent Days. As with their previous EP, the recording process was fiercely independent. The entire a
