Saints and Lovers

STILLE arrives February 2008

Born from the ashes of two of New York Citys most exciting bands, the Saints and Lovers story begins with the auspicious meeting of Dennis Cahlo, formerly of the Realistics, and V guitarist Scott Meola. Sharing a love of noise, minimalism, and a music-as-art aesthetic, the two musicians bonded immediately. Meolas ghostly, layered guitar work was the perfect complement to Cahlos supernal voice. After an initial exchange of ideas, Cahlo and Meola began rehearsing for a residency in New York. The duo stood out from the pack with their unearthly sound. After an amazing reception throughout the month, the next step was the addition of a drummer. Scotts brother Doug joined the fold and rehearsals began in preparation for their first full-band show at NYCs Mercury Lounge. With the addition of Dougs Sturm und Drang drumming, the Saints sound bloomed. The original ambient echoes of Brian Eno, U2, and Jeff Buckley took a new form. Now there were mentions of Sigur Rós, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Led Zeppelin, My Bloody Valentine, Spiritualized, David Bowie, The Cure, Slowdive, and Joy Division. With Cahlos beautiful falsetto drifting over a dense fog of otherworldy noise, audiences found themselves in disbelief that three musicians could create such a mammoth sound.With the addition of a new live member, keyboardist Gina Lee, the band continues to perform in New York, opening for great acts like The Raveonettes, The Bravery, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Dears, and Morningwood. Marrying beautiful melodies with dissonance, volume, and bombast, Saints and Lovers has created an incredibly unique sound. Sarah Lewitinn of Spin wrote, In about one years time this will be your absolutely favorite band of all time. In increasing numbers, fans all over New York and beyond agree that theyve stumbled onto a band that is truly originalone that truly matters.

Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, U2, Brian Eno, Phil Spector, Radiohead.