Skip Heller
This album (Skip's 12th!) is influenced by British calypso, Stevie Wonder, Sergio Mendes, Hawaiian guitarists, Jeff Beck, The Band, Hurricane Katrina and his wife. Skip covers XTC, Ani DiFranco, Si… more
No Consequence
by Japhy Ryder
No Consequence
by Japhy Ryder
RELEASE DATE: 2008-11-18
file under: experimental indy-rock. Burlington Vermont has produced one or two great bands, but really none as forward thinking and beautiful as Japhy Ryder. i caught wind of them opening up for the roots (link) and was so blown away that i didn't even bother sticking around to see the main act. tortoise meets explosions in the sky meets the Chicago underground trio meets a total stranger in the alley with a knife, but the stranger doesn't want to kill you, she is forcing you to listen. and you do. and you hear breathtaking planes of atmospheric space, onslaughts of powerhouse rock, or heavy driving rhythms, a tight, unified voice. With a hard hitting rhythm section, riff heavy guitar, and ethereal trumpet, the group is continually bridging genres (think dub/afrobeat/jazz/hip-hop/rock) and surprising audiences (think “OMG, they sparked my crotch!”). no secret here, these guys have rocked clubs throughout the northeastern United States, playing over 150 shows a year, and now they are coming to get you.
Track Listing
- 01.Boo
- 02.Leah
- 03.Valhalla
- 04.Abami
- 05.For My Father
- 06.User58
- 07.No Consequence
- 08.Dolohav
- 09.Johnny Don't
- 10.North Winooski 2 step
- 11.Gina's Kitchen
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About the Artist
For the past five years, Japhy Ryder has been putting in work. The experimental, instrumental rock quartet hailing from Burlington, Vermont has been consistently hitting the road developing their signature sound. Whether it's breathtaking planes of atmospheric space, onslaughts of powerhouse rock, or heavy driving rhythms, Japhy Ryder's musical versatility has led to the creation of a tight unified voice. With hard hitting rhythm section, riff heavy guitar, and ethereal trumpet, the group is continually bridging genres (think dub/afrobeat/jazz/hip-hop/rock) and surprising audiences (think "OMG, they sparked my crotch!"). They have rocked clubs throughout the north eastern united states, playing over 150 shows a year, including gigs at some of the region's biggest venues, such as Burlington's Higher Ground, New York City's Knitting Factory, and Cleveland's Beachland Ballrom. Japhy Ryder has warmed the stage for many international touring acts, from Nigeria's Femi Kuti to Philadelphia's The Roots. With two full length albums to their name and a recent deal with Ropedope Digital, the group is poised to take their music to the far reaches of globe.