Biography
Woolgather's history has been somewhat of a mystery since the release of this Austin-born progressive/ambient rock trio's first EP and two full-length records in 2009 and 2011 (find both albums on Apple Music or Spotify), which gained some momentum in the international underground music scene after using some creative promotional methods to push the music to the public's ears. The songwriting was surprisingly mature for a debut, self-produced record, with one review stating: "progressive song structures, deeply hypnotic melodies, and strong emotive vocals combine together for the one of the purest 'art rock' debuts since Dredg, Shun, Downside, and Wintersleep first dazzled audiences" (Dan Goldin, ExplodingInSound.com).
After an unexpected departure from Texas in 2012, and years of songwriting and reflecting, Woolgather frontman/creator Casey Tipton has recreated and rebuilt the divided elements of the band, of whom have undergone, and continue to undergo, a musical transformation and evolution process with their resurfacing in 2015 – not on the famous stages of Austin, Texas, but in the Rocky Mountain State of Colorado. The new chapter of this intriguing "art-rock" trio promises new and exciting plans for the future, having recently began working with Emmy award-winning composer and producer, Lance Bendiksen (The Fray, "How To Save A Life") on new music for 2015 and beyond.
Best stated by Pete Fenestra of GetReadyToRock.com, "… few bands can have produced such stirring evocative ambient oriented music as this. Woolgather is a truly an independent band who seem beholden to no one… whose commitment alone is capable of stirring both your imagination and soul."
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