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The post-/kraut rock ensamble Empire Express took form in an old disued shelter under a subway station early 2008. Two members of the Western Lodge music collective ended up working together on a musical project referred to as Gang Bang Suicide, a song by Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene).
Making their first appearance on stage behind a front screen projection with only their siluettes showing and the release of a self produced 100 copy limited EP, the two gained enough confidence to begin the recording of an album. Joining them were two drummers, a brass and a bass player. The outcome, Valleyland, is to be released January 2011.
The album contains Stronge 7 km, the first song ever recorded by Empire Express was claimed by the kraut rock legend Zappi Diermaier (Faust) to be his favourite song - ever.
Their music has been described as a prudent blend of beautiful melodies and harmonic monotony merging into massive sound walls.
During 2009/2010 Empire Express added Violin and Cello to their set.
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