All posts in: The Lonely Forest

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14 Dec 2011

Nerd Crush: Chris Walla

pic cred: last.fm

When most people hear of the band “Death Cab For Cutie,” they automatically think of Ben Gibbard, but ladies and gentlemen – I’m here to remind you that there is another dreamboat within the group and his name is Chris Walla. Oh yeah. Chris. Walla. He’s the guitarist in the band, but occasionally can be heard on vocals. Did you also know that he put out a solo album under his name called “Field Manual” in 2008? If you enjoy listening to Death Cab For Cutie, then you will absolutely enjoy his side project. His latest project though has been creating his own record label – Trans Records. The first band on the label was The Lonely Forest, but I recently read that the label will now be working with Minneapolis indie pop group Now, Now.

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10 Sep 2010

EMP Sound Off! Now accepting applications

It’s that time again! EMP is beginning their round up for the best underage Seattle bands. For many, this could be the chance of a lifetime in starting off their musical career. It doesn’t matter what genre you specialize in whether it be hip hop, electronic, pop, etc – you just have to be under 21. Prizes include a spot on the Bumbershoot 2011 lineup, a live on-air performance on 107.7 THE END, epiphone gear and much much more.

This battle of the bands has done wonders for many local bands in the past. Previous winners include Dyme Def, The Lonely Forest now signed with Chris Walla’s label, Dyno Jamz, and Brite Futures formerly known as Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head. For more information and to submit an application – click here.

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12 Aug 2010

Out on the Town: 8/14

If you missed Brite Futures during the Seattle Center Concerts at the Mural series the day before, don’t fret. There is another concert series show the next day [Saturday.] This time Brite Futures will not be there, but The Lonely Forest will be along with Victor Shade, Dinosaur Feathers, The Joy Formidable, Suckers, and Quasi for the KEXP BBQ. Event runs from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM and also another free event.

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05 Aug 2010

The Lonely Forest EP

The Lonely Forest will be releasing their new EP on September 14. This is the first time anyone will be hearing anything from them since they signed with Chris Walla’s new label Trans back in February.

Here’s the EP tracklist:

01 “Turn Off This And Go Outside”
02 “Ramshackle House”
03 “Live There”
04 “Let It Go”
05 “Turn Off This Song And Go Outside (Acoustic)”

Their first single “Live There” can be downloaded for free here

The Lonely Forest is one of my favorite bands from the Seattle area and they are great performers. Come check them out at the “Music at the Mural” concert series at The Seattle Center for the KEXP BBQ on August 14th. It’s free and all agaes!

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27 Apr 2010

Song of the Day

The Lonely Forest – We Sing in Time

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVpce87fq4]

Locals from Anacortes, WA

They’re fantastic!

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01 Mar 2010

Chris Walla starts up record label

Chris Walla is a God. He is the guitarist in Death Cab For Cutie and in 2008, he released his first solo album Field Manual. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you should. It’s a great album and definitely one of my favorites.

In the past Chris has worked on albums done by The Postal Service, Tegan and Sara, Hot Hot Heat, The Thermals, and The Decemberists.

His new label entitled Trans is kicking off to a great start. Which Seattle band was first to sign w/ Chris? Why, The Lonely Forest of course. These guys are also great live and will be head into the studio this spring to record their LP.

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