Artists profile: Shimmertraps

Shimmertraps promotional photo
Shimmertraps promotional photo

Shimmertraps is a band based in Bellingham. After quietly releasing their debut album in 2017, Shimmertraps spent the next two years pouring their time and creative energy into what they consider to be, “our most collaborative album yet.” With the addition of 2 new members to the project, “LOOK!“ (2020) became an exciting change of pace for the band. Together, they wrote, recorded, mixed and produced the entire album in their outskirt Bellingham living room. Evolving from their dreamy soundscapes and fuzzy lofi production, Shimmertraps boldly introduces their punchy, disco-focused rhythms paired with a plethora of wide and luscious sounding synths across the sonic journey of “LOOK!”. The band has proven to blend a variety of different genres and sounds into a captivating concoction, further defining the sound of Shimmertraps.

Personnel:

  • Zach Moses — Drums, synth, vocals
  • Brodie Cole — Synth, guitar, vocals
  • Kyle Menne — Bass, percussion
  • Ian MacPhee — Guitar

Performances:

Marbin joins the 2019 lineup

Seaprog is delighted to announce one of our headliners for the 2019 festival (June 7-9): incandescent instrumental quartet Marbin!

Marbin promotional photo
Marbin promotional photo

A high-octane progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, Marbin has a unique story that stands out in today’s music world. Taking a do-it-yourself approach, Marbin started touring extensively in 2011, bringing their original instrumental music to every part of the United States. Through word of mouth, Marbin has gained the attention of thousands of devoted fans all over the world, and has sold tens of thousands of albums. Marbin has released seven albums on MoonJune Records and their own Marbin Music imprint: Marbin (2009), Breaking the Cycle (2011), Last Chapter of Dreaming (2013), The Third Set (2014), Aggressive Hippies (2015), Goatman and the House of the Dead (2016) and Israeli Jazz (2018). Marbin regularly plays in clubs all over the US and in jam and jazz festivals around the world.

Check out the Event page for videos and more details. Marbin will perform at Seaprog on Saturday, June 8, 2019 — tickets are available now at the Tickets link above.