Indie dream pop duo from San Francisco, CA, now transplanted to Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the America! Find all our albums on Bandcamp: http://sentineldream.bandcamp.com
Jun 22, 2011
Jun 10, 2011
New Single Released
New single, just in time to add to your summer playlist. Dark End, is a little Hopeful-Melodic Dream Rock, Large Soundscapes, Soothing Female Voice, and Colorful Harmonies. Influenced by: Cocteau Twins, Metric, Feist, U2, Everything But the Girl, Cardigans, Fleetwood Mac. Stream entire single today on Soundcloud.com
May 18, 2011
So Much Greatness
I've been reading blogs and seeing a few live shows around town. We are surrounded by super local music in San Francisco and Bay Area. Our City also welcomes touring bands, but then there is always the massive free downloads and free streaming. There is just oodles of music to be found and digested from around the world. If I stick with my regular diet of KCRW, Insomnia Radio, KALX, SOMA FM, Radio Analogo, I get more than a full platter of delicious tunes. Every new morsel is a gem to obsess over.
But lately on my commute to the day job, I find I can only sit in my car in silence, a well needed break from any NPR tragedy, and even jazz - that just won't satisfy. Oversaturation, constant media input can leave me manic and dizzy. Sometimes I'll revert back to the oldies but goodies, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Ella and Louie, a little Brian Eno to clear the musical palette even further. But then I begin my musical discovery frenzy again.
This week I had the pleasure of seeing Eisley, from Tyler, Texas, touring through San Francisco's Slims. It was sweet harmonies and fantastic melodies rising and engulfing from the group - so young and vibrant. They were a freshness I hadn't heard in a while. On reflecting on them more....their greatness came from the fact that they used their full range of voice(s), they had been plying together for many years, they were related, they were family. Their sound was dynamic- it rose, it dropped down, it was a joyful musical journey. It reminded me of going to church and only enjoying the singing parts of the service. I wanted to join them in their exhaultation. I was transported along with everyone with me to a lovely place. Did you see them? Sorry if you missed it.
They say it takes more than 10,000 times of practice on a musical instrument to be really great. I imagine it is the same for vocalization, or perhaps it's just the way one vocalizes. No one can teach you to express your emotions in singing. It's a magic that cannot be taught, it is the listener who is moved and inspired. I only hope to reach such greatness in my musical journeys as a musician. Off to practice I go, striving for suchness!
~Tarabud
But lately on my commute to the day job, I find I can only sit in my car in silence, a well needed break from any NPR tragedy, and even jazz - that just won't satisfy. Oversaturation, constant media input can leave me manic and dizzy. Sometimes I'll revert back to the oldies but goodies, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Ella and Louie, a little Brian Eno to clear the musical palette even further. But then I begin my musical discovery frenzy again.
This week I had the pleasure of seeing Eisley, from Tyler, Texas, touring through San Francisco's Slims. It was sweet harmonies and fantastic melodies rising and engulfing from the group - so young and vibrant. They were a freshness I hadn't heard in a while. On reflecting on them more....their greatness came from the fact that they used their full range of voice(s), they had been plying together for many years, they were related, they were family. Their sound was dynamic- it rose, it dropped down, it was a joyful musical journey. It reminded me of going to church and only enjoying the singing parts of the service. I wanted to join them in their exhaultation. I was transported along with everyone with me to a lovely place. Did you see them? Sorry if you missed it.
They say it takes more than 10,000 times of practice on a musical instrument to be really great. I imagine it is the same for vocalization, or perhaps it's just the way one vocalizes. No one can teach you to express your emotions in singing. It's a magic that cannot be taught, it is the listener who is moved and inspired. I only hope to reach such greatness in my musical journeys as a musician. Off to practice I go, striving for suchness!
~Tarabud
Apr 15, 2011
Insomnia Radio Review of Jet Black
Thanks to Insomnia Radio for a insightful review into our song! Never too late to share with your listeners~! Insomnia Radio
Apr 6, 2011
Mar 28, 2011
Japan
I had a very sweet summer spent in Japan, and made a strong impression on me. The kindness and generosity of the people, and the beauty of the nature was stunning. Now as I watch the devastation and nuclear crisis, I feel much pain for them. Sentinel is making plans to release a single which funds will be donated to Japan relief. Stay tuned for new single. Also we are doing a fundraiser for Japan sponsored by NoisePop on 4/21. Buy your ticket here: http://japanaidsf.wordpress.com/the-show/
Sincerely,
your
Tarabud, and the gang
Mar 26, 2011
Feb 28, 2011
Feb 22, 2011
Feb 8, 2011
Video Shoot
Putting together our video shoot took some time. Here are some still shots of the experience. Soon to be released Jet Black video.
Feb 2, 2011
Sentinel on Jango
Sentinel music can be found on many free streaming radio waves, but this one is extra special. The Jango station selects the perfect match for mood and quality music of similar genre with good accuracy. It's a good match for Pandora for sure. Try it and find your favorite songs to make a station.
http://www.jango.com/music/Sentinel
http://www.jango.com/music/Sentinel
Jan 24, 2011
Labtones Player streaming from the Netherlands
Good Monday Morning,
Here are some tunes to pep it up!
Here are some tunes to pep it up!
Jan 19, 2011
WomensRadio
Sentinel is getting lots of airplay on WomensRadio station Thanks to Brian Ball the director. We also have a bunch of shout-outs we recorded that are getting airplay. The station is streaming great independent female musicians not yet signed to labels. Get on the stream!
Jan 6, 2011
Somojo Magazine interview
Read our 2010 interview with Somojo Magazine out of the UK. We also get played on their podstream.
Amazing Radio !
Amazing Radio in UK featuring Sentinel for full week on Amazing Breakfast with the Lovely Georgie Rogers.
Tune in 7 am, you might even catch Tarabud interview on Wednesday morning.
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