Monday, January 3, 2011

ZELAZOWA - ‘Steel Will’

The fact that ZELAZOWA's name – derived from the birthplace of composer Frederick Chopin in Poland – loosely translates to "steel will" could hardly be more apropos.

We're four guys from Philly who have experienced more together in 10 years than most people experience in 100 lifetimes," says singer and guitarist Bryan Weber of the band's global adventures. "Imagine every human emotion wrapped up in a ball of fire, ready to explode at any moment – I think that basically says it. We are closer than brothers and would do anything for one another, and there's no doubt that our music and live show reflect that sentiment."

Nowhere is it reflected more brilliantly than on ZELAZOWA's effervescent new album, 'Elephants on a Mousehunt'. Awash in melodic hooks and quirky ingenuity, the album is perhaps best described as the unlikely merger of AT THE DRIVE-IN's post-punk angst and SOUNDGARDEN's artful, fuzzed-out riffage, with a pinch of PAVEMENT's endearing unpredictability thrown in for good measure (as compiled on the bands website).

For more information: http://www.zelazowa.com/

Lee-
Streaming these boys from Philly is pure pleasure- they deserve to be heard!
SK-