DOZENS
Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | SELF
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Press
"Independent pop at its best, extremely catchy" - Indie Track of the Day
"The intro of “Forget Me” could easily find itself on a MGMT record, but the track’s funky, dream pop vibe could be more accurately described as Hall & Oates with more sweeping, upbeat synths. Yes, Forget Me's beat bounces in all the right places while the vocals get serious and soulful." - Loud Loop Press
"Forget Me is like a sonic chigger - burrowing deep in our ears and refusing to let go. Not a difficult thing considering this Chicago trio knows all the right pop buttons to push - sweeping 80s’ synths, head bobbing beats...it’s pure pop bait and worth every listen." - Transient Jukebox
“Forget Me hits all the right catchy pop buttons; its 80′s-hazed supply of dreamy synths, slight touch of digi-funk and peaks of falsetto making the tune a fetching slice of relationship soap opera drama one won’t mind hearing again and again." - Mixtape Maestro
"These synthpop scientists have acquired every ingredient to a romance song and masterfully concocted “Forget Me” for all of us belt aloud. If I had a girlfriend, I would break up with her just so I could live this song." - Friends With Both Arms
"Beginning with a brilliant and teeming seascape—one of the most effective I’ve heard grafted onto a rock song... Anyone already departing for land might regret not sticking around for Dozens' debut EP side B... it’s a sound the Dozens do very, very well...Their pace is frantic; their mood thick with dope." - Coke Machine Glow
"This bizarrely bold and varied 20 minute sit broke past yesterday's early speed dating by 11am to pretty much own my afternoon...Dozens EP is a curve ball, throwing harmonies against swift talk-verses and the occasional scream, a traditional trio of instruments against organ and brass...and you guessed it, sand against space." - Stadiums and Shrines
"Sounds Of Your Lovers is a melodic masterpiece...the sound of electric guitars fuses with an up-beat piano riff to provide a fitting backdrop for an excellent chorus." - FMV Magazine
“Sounds Of Your Lovers has been on repeat all weekend – on the laptop, in the car, or wherever else we were able to plug the iPod in. Coming across all Empire Of The Sun, Passion Pit and a little bit Miami Horror, this is an exuberant, arms aloft – and ultimately summery – noise ... it’ll leave an indelible mark in your consciousness after just one listen, so insistent is its chorus." - Laissez Faire Club
"Dozens unleash a barrage of sweet, sweet harmonies on "Sounds Of Your Lovers", which is an arena ready, power-pop singalong. From the reverse-waterfall keyboard at the song's start to the ELO-esque guitars that propel the chorus, the song is a fun one." - Loud Loop Press
"The melodic new single "Don't Look Away" from Dozens comes with a sing-along chorus and will definitely get stuck in your head" - Music-AllNew.com
"A chest-swelling piece where the bursting synths and sheer atmosphere yield an air of dreaminess that is infused with hope." - AUPIUM
Discography
Dozens (Debut EP)
Sounds of Your Lovers - 7" Vinyl Single
Forget Me - Single
Summer Love - Single
Won't Say - Single
Rare Form (Debut Album)
Don't Look Away - Single
Reach Out - Single
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Bio
Dozens are an alternative group from Chicago, IL.
Live Band:
Kyle Mann - Vocals, Keys, Guitar
Dan Parker - Bass, Vocals
John Norman - Drums, Vocals
Highlighted performances include:
The Taste of Chicago w/ Death Cab For Cutie (Atlantic Records) & Calexico (Sub Pop Records/EMI)
Schubas w/ Sir Sly (Interscope Records) - Chicago, IL
North Central College w/ Fort Frances (Roadblock Records) - Naperville, IL
The Brite Winter Festival - Cleveland, OH
Township w/ Deastro (Ghostly International Records) - Chicago, IL
The Midwest Festival - Mt. Pleasant, MI
Schubas w/ Bear Hands (Warner Music/Cantora Records) - Chicago, IL
The Metropia Experience Festival - Chicago, IL
The Metro w/ Blood Red Boots - Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle w/ We Are Serenades (Interscope Records) - Chicago, IL
Lincoln Hall w/ Darwin Deez (Lucky Number Records) - Chicago, IL
Radio airplay includes:
93.1 FM WXRT Chicago
88.3 FM WXAV Chicago
89.5 FM WUIC University of Chicago
89.1 FM WONC Chicago
88.7 FM WRSE Elmhurst College
Press Quotes:
"...independent pop at it's best, extremely catchy..." - Indie Track of the Day
"..."Sounds Of Your Lovers" is a melodic masterpiece..." -- FMV Magazine (UK)
..."Sounds Of Your Lovers" has been on repeat all weekend on the laptop, in the car, or wherever else we were able to plug the iPod in..." -- Laissez Faire Club (UK)
"..."Forget Me" is like a sonic chigger - burrowing deep in our ears and refusing to let go..." -- Transient Jukebox
"...these synthpop scientists have acquired every ingredient to a romance song and masterfully concocted Forget Me ..." -- Friends With Both Arms
Email: dozensband@gmail.com
Website: https://dozensband.com
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