Band,
Rock and Electronic
Makaras Pen walks the line between shoegaze and indie rock with a strong dynamic of crushing guitars and delicate female vocals. Doug White - founder, guitarist and songwriter from Projekt's now disbanded Tearwave - gathers a new group of fantastic musicians to continue the sonic journey he began just a few years ago. Building on Tearwave's sound and shoegaze elements made popular in the late 80's and early 90's by bands like Lush, Slowdive, and the Cocteau Twins, Makaras Pen adds the twists and turns of an aggressive indie rock band creating an electric, intense and startlingly fresh new perspective on these genres. Emma's lyrics delve into the darker side of failed relationships, yearning to set oneself free, leaving harmful situations and looking towards a better future. At times the euphoria of a new situation intertwines with anticipation of the failure to come. Emma refrains from a weak, victim's perspective, instead using the process to develop autonomy and independence as she searches for new inspiration in life. With so much more to Emma than a pretty girl with a beautiful voice, she commands the listener's attention, bringing a personal style that pulls the listener along for the ride.
Doug White g, key US | |
Dennis Caswell dr | |
Jon Nemi g | |
Emma Willis voc | |
Val Hill dr, b |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Journeys To The End | Makaras Pen | 2014 | Album |
Linger | Makaras Pen | 2012 | Album |
Makaras Pen | Makaras Pen | 2010 | Album |