Secret Mountains

‘Rainer’ was added to this great mixtape from No...

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:22:00 -0400

‘Rainer’ was added to this great mixtape from No Dice Magazine in France along with some other great tracks. Check it out here.

We’re up on the music.twitter.com Emerging Artists section...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:14:13 -0400

We’re up on the music.twitter.com Emerging Artists section today. Pretty neat, check it out!

https://music.twitter.com/i/chart/emerging

Update from Secret Mountains

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:09:06 -0400

Hi everyone, we have a few changes to announce over at the Secret Mountains camp. Both Kelly and Jake have decided to part ways with the band for personal reasons and to pursue other projects. We wish them all the best with their new endeavors and its certainly sad to see them go. BUT, the remaining four of us (Cory, Jeffrey, Chris, and Alex) will continue on as Secret Mountains. We’ve got some new material that we’re really excited about sharing and will have more updates in the future. Things are looking up.

-SM

bmorebassment: Secret Mountains at Creative Alliance, my home...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:46:05 -0400

bmorebassment:

Secret Mountains at Creative Alliance, my home away from home.

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Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:01:46 -0400

bandcamphunter: Rainer | Secret Mountains <a...

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:31:43 -0400

bandcamphunter:

Rainer | Secret Mountains

<a href=”http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rainer” data-mce-href=”http://friendsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rainer”>Rainer by Secret Mountains</a>

aproperopinion: (via Secret Mountains “High Horse” — New...

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:15:21 -0400

aproperopinion:

(via Secret Mountains “High Horse” — New Dreampop/Indie from Baltimore)

Really honored to be playing the annual Creative Alliance open...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:21:07 -0400

Really honored to be playing the annual Creative Alliance open house this year April 12th with our good friends Arbouretum. Free show! Click thru for more info.

Also, check out some kind words on our title track from our record ‘Rainer’ today over at I Guess I’m Floating.

this guy. Valerie Polsgrove.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:52:08 -0400

this guy.

Valerie Polsgrove.

deadjournalist: Secret Mountains “High Horse”

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:30:26 -0400

deadjournalist:

Secret Mountains “High Horse”

Some great photos from our Rainer release show went up today...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:44:57 -0400

Some great photos from our Rainer release show went up today over at Impose. Check out the whole set here

perfectmidnightworld: “Remainder” by Secret Mountains // Rainer...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:08:50 -0400

perfectmidnightworld:

“Remainder” by Secret Mountains // Rainer (Out Now via Friends Records)

Secret Mountains are a Baltimore based sextet who deserve a big year following the recent release of their stellar debut LP, “Rainer”. The band specialize in a sort of dark, stormy brand of post rock & psych influenced heavy pop that calls to mind bands like Wye Oak and Widowspeak (or even, a heavier version of The Sundays). Here on “Remainder”, you get that dreamy, guitar driven beauty scattered across a widescreen blast of post rock orchestral pop. It’s a wonderful sound, and an exciting taste of a band just getting it’s start. Definitely keep Secret Mountains on the bands-to-watch list - they won’t disappoint. Highest recommendation.

The kind person behind Deadly Boars posted this video of our...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:49:30 -0500

The kind person behind Deadly Boars posted this video of our improved jam that we performed during technical difficulties last Saturday night in Brooklyn. Thank you so much again to everyone who came out and hung out. It was an incredible night.

jimmymorris: My buddy Jeff

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:42:01 -0500

jimmymorris:

My buddy Jeff

headunderwater: Secret Mountains Record Release at Cameo...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:58:46 -0500

headunderwater:

Secret Mountains Record Release at Cameo Gallery

Here are some really ho-hum photos I took from an otherwise awesome night.

friendsrecords: Good news, friends! Our online store is now...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:47:30 -0500

friendsrecords:

Good news, friends! Our online store is now back up and running, so feel free to stock up on records and tapes from Baltimore on the interwebz. But wait, there’s more! All pre-orders for Art Lord & the Self-Portraits’ 2xLP and Secret Mountains’ LP have now been shipped.

exfm: Baltimore’s Secret Mountains recently saw the release of...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:43:33 -0500

exfm:

Baltimore’s Secret Mountains recently saw the release of their debut LP Rainer. The album sticks to the band’s signature formula of psych-soul, heavy pop and lush arrangements. This unique formula is what makes the band and album so captivating.

Essential Listening:

Make Love Stay
High Horse
Golden Blue

Listen To Full Album

Photo

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:45:16 -0500

flavorpill: SECRET MOUNTAINS - RAINER LP: OUT FEBRUARY 26, 2013...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:27:26 -0500

flavorpill:

SECRET MOUNTAINS - RAINER LP: OUT FEBRUARY 26, 2013 ON FRIENDS RECORDS

FLAVORPILL HOOKUP: Win tickets to Secret Mountains (Record Release Show) at Cameo Gallery (93 North 6th St, Williamsburg) on Saturday, March 2.

Photo by: Micah E. Wood Secret Mountains - Rainer (3/4 Stars)via...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:00:14 -0500

Photo by: Micah E. Wood

Secret Mountains - Rainer (3/4 Stars)
via Baltimore Sun (Midnight Sun Blog)

The relatively quick evolution of the Baltimore indie-rock six-piece Secret Mountains has felt swift and well-guided.

The band began as a solo singer-songwriter project for guitarist Jeffrey Silverstein in 2008, and became an avant-folk duo when Silverstein met singer Kelly Laughlin while waiting for the light rail. A year later, Secret Mountains ballooned to six players. Since then, they’ve recorded EPs and played hundreds of shows, all while developing a distinct sound and voice.

“Rainer,” the sextet¿s debut full-length album, is the group’s most accomplished record yet. At only seven songs, “Rainer” makes for a surprisingly dense listen. It’s also challenging — stop paying attention and the lush psychedelia melds with Laughlin’s alto, resulting in a sound that washes over rather than engages or intrigues.

But given full attention, “Rainer” rewards listeners with moody, slow-building songs that accelerate without notice. The unpredictable direction has aimless moments (“Golden Blue,” which finds Laughlin pushing her voice upward with mixed results), but for the most part, the twists invigorate the project before things get too stagnant.

Secret Mountains is at its best — subtle, longing and even sexy — midway through the 43-minute album. The potent trio of “Coasting,” “Make Love Stay” and “High Horse” finds the band relishing quieter, less-aggressive moments.

“Make Love Stay,” the closest the act gets to a ballad, allows Laughlin’s delicate vocals to shine without pretension. At the same time, the nimble interplay between the two guitarists becomes the highlight of the record’s best song.

Laughlin is the X-factor here. At times, her penchant to overextend notes can distract a listener, especially the type that enjoys parsing lyrics. (Good luck.) But her voice, which never demands the spotlight, can add texture and greater meaning.

On “High Horse,” Laughlin effortlessly turns a beautiful phrase (“Caught yourself laughing while death called your name”) into a complicated image of mortality, humor and self-awareness. It’s moments like this when Secret Mountains reminds listeners the challenge is worth it. — Wesley Case