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Golden Bloom
12+ albums
new yorkpower popBrooklynAllgeohash:dr5rkrcute9g
about
Golden Bloom multi-instrumentalist and frontman, Shawn Fogel, tests the dichotomy between hope and fear, bright energetic melodies shadowing the questions pervading society. A state of cause and effect, the upcoming album, Fan the Flames explores the exploitation of peoples’ fears which lead to that spark of passion to make a difference. “Most of the songs I’ve written in the past stemmed from personal relationships and existed very much in my head,” says Fogel. “These new songs are different - they come from a frustrated optimism, or an optimistic frustration. They're less about what's going on in my head and more about what's going on in our country and our planet.” "Shawn's humble approach and tasteful songwriting almost make you forget about his incredible musicianship,” says Guster’s Adam Gardner, “which is exactly the way it should be.” And what musicianship it is: Fogel played all the instruments on Fan the Flames -- piano, bass guitar, tenor sax, keyboards, harmonica, and drums -- with his usual precision and passion. In January 2009 SPIN Magazine designated Golden Bloom as one of "8 undiscovered bands worth a listen” while stating that “’Doomsday Devices’ feels like a great b-side from the [Wilco] Summerteeth era.” The single off the upcoming full-length release, Fan the Flames, due out August 18, 2009 was recorded with Ryan Ball at The Gearbox and produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Mates of State). Selecting an unorthodox approach, Fogel then went on
top songs
albums
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Indie/Rock Playlist: November (2010)
Fan the Flames
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Indie/Rock Playlist: January (2013)
No Day Like Today
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If a Lot of Bands Played in the Woods (Original Album and Covers/Remix Album)
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If a Lot of Bands Play in the Woods (Original Album and Covers/Remix Album)
March to the Drums
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30 Lives / Doomsday Devices
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SaG's Indie Electro Rock Playlist December 2010
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If a Lot of Bands Played in the Woods
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March to the Drums EP
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Up End Atom: A Tribute To Atom And His Package