Actually, it’s just vocalist / guitarist Kevin Allen, as the rhythm section couldn’t make it this time around. Nevertheless, He’ll be cranking out tunes from the band’s Self-titled album, and assures me that there will be plenty of loops and jazzy beats – courtesy of a couple pedal boards – to complete the total Landmines experience. One Small Step For Landmines’ debut was released in September of 2007 by Civil Defense League, the Doghouse imprint created by Sparta / Sleepercar front man Jim Ward. And speaking of Jim Ward, the band will be recording a five-song EP at his studio in El Paso, T.X. this week. More details soon, but while on tour, Kevin will definitely be playing songs from the new EP.
Finally, One Small Step For Landmines just finished a video for the song “Good Men Die Young, And I’m Not Feeling Well.” Conceived and directed by the multi-talented Jerrod Landon Porter (and featuring a bunch of yahoos from Tallahassee) you can watch it here.
TOUR
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May 01 – New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
May 02 – Albany, NY @ House Show
May 03 – Smithtown, NY @ 3MB Studios
May 04 – Harrison, NJ @ Post 282
One Small Step For Landmines has a nifty habit of cranking out angular-yet-driving guitars lines and unforgettable melodies, building massively catchy songs around rapid-fire drums and a propulsive bass line. This Florida three piece is dynamically compelling as they are unpredictable and explosive.
Listen to free mp3s for Take Me, Seriously and Good Men Die Young.
– One Small Step For Landmines have done something very, very right with their debut. – For The Sound
– A prime example of how to promote joy and quality in pop music, two essential qualities all too often forgotten. – New-Noise
– Landmines churns out fun, straight ahead rock, but there is a deeper significance to their work that makes this so compelling. – Jersey Beat
– An astonishingly energetic and fresh piece of work that makes the overwrought whining of the haircut bands look irrelevant and tired. – Subba-Cultcha