gawker slowdown
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Close Enough
Close Enough
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SoundClick artist gawker slowdown presents "Close Enough", an outstanding release in the Folk Rock genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The kind of folk rock track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "Close Enough" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #24 in Rock and #3 in Folk Rock. gawker slowdown continues to build a Folk Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Won't Pretend
Won't Pretend
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Independent artist gawker slowdown drops "Won't Pretend", a Folk Rock track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This track holds its own in the folk rock landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Won't Pretend" has peaked at #13 in the Folk Rock category on SoundClick. Discover "Won't Pretend" and the rest of the gawker slowdown discography on SoundClick.
Don't Try
Don't Try
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"Don't Try" by gawker slowdown is a Folk Rock production available on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the folk rock sound. It has charted at #13 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. SoundClick gives artists like gawker slowdown a platform to share original Folk Rock music with listeners around the world.
The Both of Me
The Both of Me
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Independent artist gawker slowdown drops "The Both of Me", a Folk Rock track on SoundClick. gawker slowdown demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. The kind of folk rock cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "The Both of Me" has peaked at number 7 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. Find more from gawker slowdown on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Send a Message
Send a Message
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Independent artist gawker slowdown drops "Send a Message", a Folk Rock track on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. This track does what good folk rock does best — it connects. "Send a Message" has peaked at #11 in the Folk Rock category on SoundClick. Find more from gawker slowdown on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
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I'm Eric Kalenze, and Gawker Slowdown is the name I've given my little musical hobby. While I'm currently in a state of semi-retirement from music, I still write and play out occasionally. All songs on this site were written, performed, and recorded by me in my Twin Cities basement.
Band/artist history
Began writing in 1991 while in college. Settled in with Third Wheel in 1995, for whom I played guitar, sang, and served as chief songwriter. Released two pretty good records, toured, broke up in 1999. I wanted to keep writing songs, but wanted to not worry so much about things like promotion, selling product, etc. Decided to go the self-recorded route--the cheap self-recorded route, at that. All songs at this site were recorded with modest means from my basement studio. See "MP3 MUSIC" for recorded results, "TOUR DATES" for live ones.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Playing live is something I'm finding I'm driven to do less and less as I turn into an old guy. I've only played a handful of live dates since the summer of '06, and I can't say I really miss playing out more regularly. I'm always willing to play, though, and will usually accept shows in a heartbeat if offered and can fit them into my schedule.
Your musical influences
Joe Pernice (in all projects), Neil Young, Freedy Johnston, Tweedy/Wilco, Elvis Costello, Springsteen, Ron Sexsmith, Dylan, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, Neil Finn/Crowded House, Petty, Graham Parker. Oh, and like everyone else, I love pretty much all things Replacements-related; not sure, though, that this love is reflected in my stuff here.
What equipment do you use?
Acoustic and electric guitars, bass, hand percussion, drum machines, piano, synth, harmonica, whatever makes an interesting noise to put in my recorder.
Contact
Sorry, this artist currently doesn't accept email messages.
Comments (37)
Well it took me years. To get those souvenirs.
But I don't know, this one slipped away from me.
That is very fun and well done. There are many people out there who can't imagine how hard it could be to record children (btw maybe it was easy with yours ... ). The guitar comp is neat. Very cool.
... also checked out some of your other stuffs. I really dig some of your songs.
Hi Eric, I just wanted to stop by and wish you luck in the Christmas song contest; I enjoyed listening to your entries.
Steve
Hi, Very much enjoy your music and "Follow" fits great with my eclectic, diverse selection of music......Take Care,,,,Riverwolf
K, I’m liking the new stuff. I never really got a chance to say- thank you so much for singing live in class really I appreciated it. Well have a good one, a University of Hawaii student.
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