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Rykodisc THE POSIES JOIN THE RYKO FAMILY [Feb 6, 2004]
The Posies, who rose to prominence in the '90s by deftly updating a classic power-pop sound for the alternative age, have inked a deal with the Ryko Label Group. By marrying bright, British Invasion-style melodies and harmonies to loud, potent guitars and quirky lyrics, the band not only bucked the prevailing grunge-noise-metal-punk trends in their hometown of Seattle, but they also added sonic aggression to their ever-present tunefulness.
As always, The Posies is centered around the partnership of guitarists/vocalists/songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. The band debuted on the small Seattle label Pop Llama and then went on to release three critically acclaimed records for Geffen. Most notable was the Don Fleming-produced album Frosting on the Beater and its alternative hit "Dream All Day."
In 1998 The Posies called it quits, but Jon and Ken reunited in 2000 and toured the world as an acoustic duo before resurrecting the full band in 2001. The rhythm section now includes drummer Darius Minwalla and bassist Matt Harris, who also plays with Oranger. Auer and Stringfellow are also members of the reunited power-pop heroes and Rykodisc artists Big Star (namely Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens), with whom they will continue to record and perform.
The Posies are currently recording their Ryko debut in Seattle. The album is tentatively scheduled for late summer 2004. They will also be playing at the Ryko Label Showcase at the upcoming South by Southwest.
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