Pro Tools, Schmo Tools. Apollo Ghosts‘ recording philosophy is simple: hit record and go. The group’s two previous releases—the full-length Hastings Sunrise and the EP Forgotten Triangle—both sound like they were laid down in a single take, and this spontaneous energy is their greatest strength. Witty lyrics and catchy hooks abound, and the imperfect recordings only add to the band’s quirky style.
The band’s latest recording is perhaps its goofiest yet: a cover of the Chuck Berry Christmas classic “Run Rudolph Run.” The band apes the 12-bar chug of classic rockabilly, with frontman Adrian Teacher firing off blues leads while the rhythm section provides a steadily chugging backdrop. His echoing vocals add to the retro, Sun Studios vibe of the track.
The song is part of Mental Beast’s Eggnog Experience compilation, a free Christmas album that’s being released for free via the web series’ homepage. The entire thing will be available as a free download on December 17, but you can stream many of the tracks now. The album features an excellent selection of Vancouver-based indie bands, including Brasstronaut, Lightning Dust, No Gold and others.
The band’s latest recording is perhaps its goofiest yet: a cover of the Chuck Berry Christmas classic “Run Rudolph Run.” The band apes the 12-bar chug of classic rockabilly, with frontman Adrian Teacher firing off blues leads while the rhythm section provides a steadily chugging backdrop. His echoing vocals add to the retro, Sun Studios vibe of the track.
The song is part of Mental Beast’s Eggnog Experience compilation, a free Christmas album that’s being released for free via the web series’ homepage. The entire thing will be available as a free download on December 17, but you can stream many of the tracks now. The album features an excellent selection of Vancouver-based indie bands, including Brasstronaut, Lightning Dust, No Gold and others.
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[...] Ho Ho,” a hushed mixture of acoustic guitars and buzzy synth ambience. Also notable (at least around these parts) are Apollo Ghosts, who offer up a stomping take on Chuck Berry’s “Run Run [...]