Aneurysm June

I like AJ's music!!! A good, unique combination of influence... Very well done.... - Hellbender Music

Good stuff here, especially "Ghost Horses" - Ragz Music

Aneurysm June, three Europeans united in America to make rock music. With Benj’s 80’s style bass feel, solid drumming by Mat Manhammer, combined with Cesar’s fluid guitars and interesting vocal delivery, the sound of Aneurysm June is conceived. I was immediately blown away by this trio’s ability to craft catchy alternative rock pieces. By not sticking to any particular writing formula, each song has it’s own distinct character. The band has an extraordinary sense of how songs should flow, which serves to make this music very listenable. As Cesar writes on the band’s MySpace “music comes first,” and Aneurysm June lives by those words.



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- Type 3 Media

"Heavily influenced by British alternative rock of the 1990s but drawing in elements of pop, emo and new wave punk, Aneurysm June release their debut album, though it’s only six songs long, ‘Strawberries On The Asphalt’ into the world on their own terms. Their passion for their music comes across strongest in the vocals but can be heard in every pound of the drum and groove of the bass on their small but nicely formed indie rock outing. The all Spanish ‘Ashtray Lips’ pays direct homage to the band’s Latin roots but the influence of flamenco can be heard throughout, particularly on ‘One Day To Anothers’ complex guitar exchanges. The album is a strong base, you just wish there were more on here than six songs on offer, and as the beautiful ‘Playing with Kites’ draws the disc to a close, there’s a slight sense that they could have given us so much more."

Lauren Walker, Black Velvet Magazine
- Black Velvet Magazine

New York trio Aneurysm June are causing quite a stir on American shores. When listening to this EP, this becomes understandable. Catchy hooks, witty rhythmic changes and even dabbling into the occasional Spanish lyrics. In fact, considering that the nationalities of each member range from Spanish to French to Taiwanese, it’s rather surprising that the band’s communication is so tightly-knit. I say, kudos to any group that can afford to blend flamenco melodies with “Portnoy-style” tom fills.

The comparison to Radiohead in melancholic track ‘Ghost Horses’ is uncanny, but vocalist Cesar Fontela manages to pull it off with his own tinges, and not merely imitate Yorke. The result is a distinguished piece of art, one that if properly aided, could set this group flying high. This acknowledgement resonates throughout ‘Strawberries on the Asphalt.’ There is nothing typical about the tracks whatsoever, and this element of surprise really emphasises the thought process undertaken to produce such a colourful collection of songs. Listen to album opener, ‘Fade Away.’ No, it’s not ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ the sceptic might ask! The eerie change in chord progressions brings about an almost prog-rock feel, and well, it creates one hell of a song.

There is a sort of elegance about the style in which Fontela sings. His strong Spanish accent, though apparent in each track, could not be better suited to the songs. Likewise, drummer Mathieu’s use of jumpy double bass fills really adds to the experimental aspect that the band has been searching for. Last but certainly not least, bassist Benjamin’s jazzy, swinging basslines really help to create the trademark sound that Aneurysm June promotes.

Having already played several local gigs and also appeared on at least six nationwide radio stations, the band are receiving press coverage that they truly deserve. If in the NYC area, be sure to them out.

Marc Saunders, Rock Pulse. - Rock Pulse

Aneurysm June uses bass and guitar loops to create original musical textures…just listen to “Ghost Horses”... - Move Compostela Magazine (Spain)

"Delivering six songs forth of pleasantly mellow and melodic pop-rock music, this nice little EP CD goes down smooth and easy. The vocals are sturdy and passionate, the songwriting smart and reflective, the arrangements tight, punchy and harmonic. The beats bop along with considerable panache and the tempos move at a satisfying snappy clip. Better still, the gritty riffin’ guitars and kickin’ drums hit the rockin’ spot. Plus you gotta give extra points to a band who do one song in exquisitely fluent Spanish (the rousing “Ashtray Lips”). Best tune: the supremely moody and haunting “Ghost Horses.” A real bang-up outing."

Joe Wawyrzniak, JerseyBeat.com
- Jersey Beat

A soulful alternative rock trio comes out of New York City. Aneurysm June released their debut EP "Strawberries on the Asphalt" by themselves in August 2009. Aneurysm June is heavily influenced by the English alternative rock band Radiohead. This is evident in the sixth track "Playing With Kites." "Playing With Kites" has a slow alternative rock sound with a "thumping" bass line and soulful vocals. This track is a lighthearted tale about being at peace with life, and not giving up on dreams.

Aneurysm June has a promising future as an alternative rock band. Aneurysm June has the abilty to combine early alternative rock with modern pop, leaving their own distinct mark on today's music scene.

Leslie Snyder
- Indie Rock Magazine