WATCHERS

An incendiary blast of soul, punk, funk and subterranean rock, WATCHERS combine mile-deep grooves, no-wave skronk, dub experimentation and soul-drenched strings into a full-on dance party. This wildly inventive debut zigzags across genres with expert precision, creating a sound that unifies the jagged intensity of Chicago rock with the booty-shaking push of funk. Angular guitar textures interlock with sweatbox rhythms in a completely organic way; dissonance resolves itself in the groove. It's time to party... to the rooftops!

WATCHERS
To The Rooftops (CD/LP)
“The band comes out swinging and ready to dance. Taking on soul, punk, and funk, the group fits in nicely with the jagged rock and post-hardcore of their hometown, Chicago, but there's a cranky no-wave edge ("Two Worlds," for example) that ties them to New York City and a dub vibe ("Gold Standard," "The Dirty Sponsor") worthy of GOGOGO AIRHEART. When all is said and done, WATCHERS sound most like TALKING HEADS on Remain In Light, whether it be with the simmering, David Byrne-esque vocals on "Our Exchange" or the disco-funk of "My Cube."
-Charles Spano, ALL MUSIC GUIDE

“...fiercely danceable.” -SF Weekly

“...suggests BOWIE fronting SIX-FINGER SATELLITE” -BOSTON PHOENIX

"…a band daring to sound unlike any other on the radar right now.” –FADER

At long last, Chicago's WATCHERS have returned with more short, sharp shots of groove-fueled power and inspiration! The Dunes Phase EP finds the band charting a nimble course through the secret history of pop music. expanding upon their unique brand of tightly wound avant-rock and infectious dance-funk while throwing down snatches of early XTC, POP GROUP, no wave, soul, dub, and psychedelia with an endless sense of experimentation. Shows with JAMES CHANCE (opening up and as his backing band), RADIO 4, TED LEO, !!!, GOGOGO AIRHEART, PANTHERS, NATURAL HISTORY and many more have spread the WATCHERS’ gospel since their 2003 debut and earned them worldwide regard. If you haven’t been converted yet, get up and shake your limbs to the WATCHERS’ brand new imperative: The Dunes Phase!

“…peculiar music that is almost impossible not to dance to; "Mono Mano" is so good it hurts.” –LMNOP.com