Suburban Sensi release self-titled debut LP, slated to play Underground Arts on Friday 7/13
Suburban Sensi have made a name for themselves by blending a unique mix of psychedelic rock influences with reggae, ska, funk, hip hop and even country to create a sound that is intriguing and mysterious yet uplifting and danceable and completely one of a kind. Forming in 2008 in South Jersey, by cousins Tommy Gonzales (Guitar, Vocals) and Steve Difalco (Keyboard, Vocals) the band had a few lineups before the current roster of Anton Milioti (Bass, vocals), Buddy Alaimo (Drums) and Ken Ditmars (Percussion). Suburban Sensi wins over new fans with their tight musicianship and unique performances, always getting the crowd involved and feeding off their energy. Sensi has become one of the most popular and in demand bands in the tri-state area music and festival scene playing many of the major venues, festivals, bars and parties. Suburban Sensi has shared stages with notable artists such as 311, Ziggy Marley, Moe, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Yellowman, Keller Williams, the late Bernie Worrell, The Expendables, Badfish and many others.
Recorded in 2017 and released in mid-May of this year, Suburban Sensi's self-titled LP is an eclectic 13-track arrangement showcasing the band's talents, songwriting capabiliies and positive vibes, melding together reggae-rock sounds with a psychedelic jazzy mix. From the opening track, 'Breathe', then 'Float Away' and 'Positive Pollution', the listener is showered with harmonious sounds and bright-territory music form. Track 5, 'Throwing the Past Away', presents as a dreamy song that tempts to toss the past away and look ahead. In 'Sorry Jimmy', we hear the potential for the sort of jams that might be heard live and extended, as the band takes a full-on instrumental drive to begin the funky, catchy track. Track 7, 'Dreams', with its heavy bass licks from Anton Milioti, approaches the sound with a rock/folk angle and noticeably less 'reggae-like' music than the preceding tracks.
More funk and jazzy feels are heard in 'Freaks at Night' and 'Hackysack' with tight syncopated beats from Buddy Alaimo. Following with the 10th and 11th tacks, Mugwump and The Hill, the band switches gears and dishes out a snazzy bluegrass/Country sound coupled with violins & a pedal steel guitar, transporting you to a country shack for a short while. In Track 12, 'Johnny', a fun and pronounced horn section propels this one at several points, with Arthur Crichlow on Tenor Sax, Matt Plevinsky on Trumpet, and Nick Lombardelli on Trombone. The Final track, Jungle Lion, is a melodious vocal track with layering harmonies giving way to quick structured beats, then finally toning back down to a peaceful coda. The album presents a re-birth in spirit, a clearing of the cobwebs and a reinvention of the internal fire.
This new self-titled record is a perfect mosaic of all the bands styles and influences put into one. With a little something for everyone, the band sends your ears on a cosmic journey through a variety of soundscapes and melodies that will have you grooving along and coming back for more jams. Available on all digital music outlets now
This weekend the band plays Philly at Underground Arts on Friday July 13th with Rockers Galore, Kingsound Vibration, and Escarioka. Grab tickets here: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1690117
Regional tour schedule listed below
Recorded in 2017 and released in mid-May of this year, Suburban Sensi's self-titled LP is an eclectic 13-track arrangement showcasing the band's talents, songwriting capabiliies and positive vibes, melding together reggae-rock sounds with a psychedelic jazzy mix. From the opening track, 'Breathe', then 'Float Away' and 'Positive Pollution', the listener is showered with harmonious sounds and bright-territory music form. Track 5, 'Throwing the Past Away', presents as a dreamy song that tempts to toss the past away and look ahead. In 'Sorry Jimmy', we hear the potential for the sort of jams that might be heard live and extended, as the band takes a full-on instrumental drive to begin the funky, catchy track. Track 7, 'Dreams', with its heavy bass licks from Anton Milioti, approaches the sound with a rock/folk angle and noticeably less 'reggae-like' music than the preceding tracks.
More funk and jazzy feels are heard in 'Freaks at Night' and 'Hackysack' with tight syncopated beats from Buddy Alaimo. Following with the 10th and 11th tacks, Mugwump and The Hill, the band switches gears and dishes out a snazzy bluegrass/Country sound coupled with violins & a pedal steel guitar, transporting you to a country shack for a short while. In Track 12, 'Johnny', a fun and pronounced horn section propels this one at several points, with Arthur Crichlow on Tenor Sax, Matt Plevinsky on Trumpet, and Nick Lombardelli on Trombone. The Final track, Jungle Lion, is a melodious vocal track with layering harmonies giving way to quick structured beats, then finally toning back down to a peaceful coda. The album presents a re-birth in spirit, a clearing of the cobwebs and a reinvention of the internal fire.
This new self-titled record is a perfect mosaic of all the bands styles and influences put into one. With a little something for everyone, the band sends your ears on a cosmic journey through a variety of soundscapes and melodies that will have you grooving along and coming back for more jams. Available on all digital music outlets now
This weekend the band plays Philly at Underground Arts on Friday July 13th with Rockers Galore, Kingsound Vibration, and Escarioka. Grab tickets here: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1690117
Regional tour schedule listed below
Listen/Buy Suburban Sensi, released May 15, 2018
July 13 - Underground Arts, Philadelphia, with Kingsound Vibration, Rockers Galore
July 14 - The Alibi Room, Waterford Works, NJ with Andy Mowatt's Frequency Movement
July 20 - The Union (New Venue), Mount Holly, NJ
August 3/4 - Canoe Carnival, Medford Lakes, NJ
August 9th - Rocks Off Cruise, NYC with Roots of Creation and the Recip3
August 10th - The Union, Mount Holly, Camp Jam Pre Party with Northeast Corners, The Quixote Project, Ginger Coyle and more
August 18th - Reggae in the Park, The Mann Center, Philadelphia with SOJA, Chronixx, Toots and the Maytals and more
August 24th - Tonewood Brewery, Oaklyn, NJ
Sept. 14-16 - Camp Jam in the Pines Fest, Hammonton, NJ with Andy Frasco, The National Reserve and more
Sept. 28th - Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia with The Pietasters
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Watch 'Sorry Jimmy' filmed at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing opening for 311 and Matisyahu
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