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BALCONYTV DUBLIN 2/01/2010
PRESENTED BY TOM MILLETT
The Very Most is an indie-pop band from Boise, Idaho founded by Jeremy Jensen in 2002. It's quite possible they're the only indie-pop band from Boise, Idaho. Like almost every band, they exist both live and on record. But for the Very Most, the process of recording happens over years, as Jeremy, with an assembled cast of talented friends, carefully constructs layers upon layers of guitar, bass, drums, strings, percussion, woodwinds, synths, vocals and sound effects in a backyard studio. Theyve gone through many personnel changes and formats, but as of now, theyre a five piece, with Zach Von House on bass and vocals, Jake Hite on drums, Gia Trotter ..boards and vocals, and Clint Vickery on Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, and Vocals. They take their show on the road in small doses, playing shows in Portland, Spokane, Salt Lake City and various points in between. Theyve also played shows with such bands as the Halo-Benders, The Microphones, and Thanksgiving. Their music is dense, catchy, and has a decidedly un-hip, yet slightly off-kilter, lyrical viewpoint. Its kind of a like being the only adult at a little kids dance party where you get to choose the music, but the kids make you spin them around until everyones really dizzy. Influences include Beach Boys, Built to Spill, Smiths, and Belle and Sebastian.
Congratulations Forever is the second record by The Very Most, and expands greatly on the previous album, Making the Case For Me. Here are some reviews of Congratulations Forever:
"The second album from Boise, Idaho's Very Most is definitely a pop masterpiece" - This is Pop Music
http://www.myspace.com/theverymost
Tune in again tomorrow!!!
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