Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tiny Little Things EP!!

1. Build Your Own

Written by Marc Alan Goodman whilst enjoying dual residences in his 15 passenger van and Tim Nelson's couch, "Build Your Own" has become a staple in the illuminea catalog. While the recorded version is supported by a throbbing sousaphone, limitless percussion overdub arrangements and immaculately in-tune acoustic guitar, live the song sheds some of its slow-jam sultriness and bristles with joyous romp, yet still including so many of the bells and whistles (literally) heard on the album.

2. Then What

Arranged together as seven people playing in a room, and as of yet having no studio version to speak of, this is the latest from the Jen Appel hit factory. From the disorienting if dancey rhythms of the introduction to the bombastic climax of the epic coda, this song shows perhaps a tougher and more complex, yet still inviting and interesting side of illuminea. This is the future.

3. Homewrecker

This gem of a summertime positivity jam was written by the inimitable Ms. Minna Choi. Delving deep into obscure and underground musical phenomena such as Beyonce, Stevie Wonder and Michel Jackson for inspiration, illuminea produced this booty-shaker for backyard BBQ blowouts. A rarity for this group, the live arrangement of this number is very similar to the recorded version, though this particular performance features the subtle yet textured Cowbell rhythms of Nicholas Krill. Let it in.






Saturday, January 26, 2008

Thanks Cal U!






What's up Western Pennsylvania? Thanks again for having us! Here are some fun pics from the show! Thanks to the unnamed house photographer from Cal U. You did a great job. We also learned some great Pittsburgh slang, such as "Up Bear Nat," "U Ain't Vicious," and "Jabrone." Good times, good times.

xoxo
illuminea

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

We cover PUNCHLINE! They cover US!

Hiya!
Sorry we've been quiet as of late. We have some news though -- we've started a covers project that we're really excited about. The first installment features the very lovely band with whom we're playing on Friday (incidentally, that is also Jen's birthday):: PUNCHLINE! We covered their song "Battlescars" and they covered our song "Build Your Own."

You can listen to these covers on right here -- just click on the link above that launches the Covers Project Player. OR! You can listen on our myspage page -- http://www.myspace.com/illuminea

And don't forget -- we are playing with Punchline on Friday! Check the shows section for more details.
Excitement!
xx illuminea

Friday, December 14, 2007

a small but important update




my blogging has fallen by the wayside, and i apologize, readers. to help get me back into the swing of things, i'd like to share these with you --- they are photos of Marc's new tattoo, which also very conveniently happens to be the cover of our record. isn't it pretty? this now makes 3 illuminea tattoos -- Pete's (on his shoulder), Marc's (on his forearm), and mine (behind my ear).

More to come....xxjen

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Luna Lounge This Friday!!!

Come check us out this Friday night, October 26th, 2007, at the Luna Lounge in Brooklyn, NY! We're playing with some really awesome bands - PLUS, it's our first show in NYC in quite some time. We hit the stage at 8:30pm, so don't be late, or else Shaggy may swear.

Buy tickets in advance HERE

illuminea w/ Small Sins and Death of Fashion
Friday, October 26th, 2007 at Luna Lounge
361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
8pm / $10 / 21+

love, illuminea

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Yo Tube!



Check out this sweet new illumineatube from our recent record release party. And yes, that is a full on horn section.

xoxo
tim

Saturday, September 29, 2007

We Are The Lords of the Web!

Thanks to the wonderful Charlotte and Darren, our website is complete, and if I do say so myself, looks pretty fantastic! Also, a shout out to the Dirty Projectors for letting us play with them at Johnny Brenda's on Thursday. If you're a fan of awesome, you should check them out.

Stay tuned as we book more shows, write more blogs and make funny youtubes.

xoxo
tim