User:Matthewplumb/Silent century

Silent Century is an American rock band formed in December 2008 and is the brainchild of five Boston-based musician/songwriters: Aaron Norell (formerly of Iris & Firelily), James Willetts (formerly of thenewstrange and currently a member of the internationally-touring band The LustKillers), Robert Plumb, Tom Durkin, and Chris Trombley.

Influences are wide and varied but include Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Doves, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Dismemberment Plan.

Energetic guitar provides the backdrop for melodic hooks, amidst a wash of feedback and driving rhythm. The chance for the unforeseen is never neglected- the angular guitar line, the unexpected chord change. The songs betray their Jekyll and Hyde approach to dynamics, alternating at a bat of an eye between the reticent and the raucous. Homemade effects boxes help create the unusual textures that glue the songs together. Add Willetts's tight, patently creative drumming and Norell's zealous vocal delivery, and the outcome is instantly recognizable, sing-alongable, infectious rock music.

After landing a debut gig opening to a sold-out room on a Wednesday night at The Middle East, Silent Century is currently chomping at the bit to branch out into greater New England, supporting and advancing local acts across the northeast.