Red Leaves

Bitter Birds

2011-03-19T21:28:00.005-05:00

Red Leaves last show was on March 17th, 2011 at The Marchesa Hall & Theatre in Austin TX opening up for Peter Murphy of Bauhaus.

David & Singer formed a new band, with David's brother Marcos after this show, called BITTER BIRDS. Their new band is now playing in Austin as a trio, with a debut 7" to be released in January of 2012. www.bitterbirds.com

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Biography
Red Leaves formed in 2004 in Austin. Between 2004-2009 the band self-released 4 EPs and 1 Full Length Album.

“Often, you’ll find a dark and dissonant vibe in the sound of Austin low-fi indie trio Red Leaves, but they’ve got a knack for keeping it uptempo with surprising rhythm. There’s something infectious about melodic arrangements with a sharp post-punk attitude, conveying emotion without getting too sappy. Expect great things from this band…”
– KUT 90.5 FM: Texas Music Matters, September 2008

“… lo-fi trembling synth melodies and jaunty calculated guitar stabs… Lujan’s vocals are urgent and pleading, juxtaposed nicely with fellow singer Singer’s airy chants of reassurance… the dark and lively soundscapes Red Leaves weave remain fresh and poignant like old love letters to someone you still hold the flame for.”
– Austin Independent Magazine, March 2007

“All the Zombies blends Cureish singing with muffled, lo-fi guitar pop…”
-Joe Gross, XL Magazine, July 2006

With their most recent release in November of 2009 of EP “Trouble in the City of Water”, the band plans on a Texas tour late Spring of 2010, and have plans to record a fourth EP by the summer.

Instrumentation
David Lujan - Vocals, Guitar, &Vocals
Singer Mayberry - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Marcos Lujan - Bass (2009)

Dorian Colbert - Drums (2009-2010)
Rich Cali - Drums (2007-2009)
Javier Cruz - Drums (2005-2007)
Mark Gaiennie, Ryan Davis & Daniel del Castillo - (Drums a few months each? between 2004-2005) -- yes 6 Drummers total!

Discography
2009 "Trouble in the City of Water" (4 song EP)
2008 "By Road or Rail" (9 song LP)
2007 "Disposable Parts" (6 song EP)
2006 "All the Zombies" (6 song EP)
2005 "12 Hours" (6 song Demo)

All EPs were SELF- RELEASED

Acoustic Performance in April - KVRX's Austin Sessions

2010-05-01T20:31:00.005-05:00

What other people have to say about Red Leaves...

2009-08-17T01:28:00.005-05:00

"Red Leaves drop four on the floor with Trouble in the City of Water, showing how much they've matured musically since 2006's All the Zombies EP. Then, the Austin trio was still finding its sound, dancing awkwardly. Here, on EP No. 3, the now-quartet combines its powers, locking into more structured rhythms and imbuing songs like "Ghost Paws" and "Deadweight" with lovely pop tones."- Audra Schroeder, The Austin Chronicle, January 2010

"...disquieting, experimental rockers...Red Leaves hides out in the dingy corners of Anglophilic post-punk..."- The Onion, October 2009

"Although they're drinking from the same well as instrumental-only bands like Friends of Dean Martinez, the original Calla, and Explosions in the Sky, Red Leaves utilizes a more accessible pop structure with distinct melodies, unexpected rhythms, and compelling lyrics & vocals awash in distortion. It's a potent combination that could put them at the top of Austin's Indie Music head, and ultimately earn them commercial success."- Marsha Mann, INsite Magazine, September 2008

"Often, you’ll find a dark and dissonant vibe in the sound of Austin low-fi indie trio Red Leaves, but they’ve got a knack for keeping it uptempo with surprising rhythm. There’s something infectious about melodic arrangements with a sharp post-punk attitude, conveying emotion without getting too sappy. Expect great things from this band..."- KUT 90.5 FM: Texas Music Matters, September 2008

“All the Zombies" jerks and twitches toward fresh, throbbing melody on opener “Dungeon Dance”... with predatory basslines and head-start guitars that are Pixies-fed and Texas grown. It’s almost as if each song is a color in a neon sign that screams: Dance, you heathens.”
-Audra Schroeder, The Austin Chronicle, July 2006

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