About this user
Alternative rock band Shady Lane has its origins in Makkinga, a small village in the south east of Friesland (Holland). Since 2000 the band has been focussing on its own songs exclusively. Energetic tension build-ups, melancholy, surprising melodies and dynamic are keywords for this rock band. The last EP, Closer, recorded at Lucan studio and produced by Hans Elmers, is one step closer to their wish to one day release a true full length. Closer is more accessible than its predecessor: the compositions are more elaborate, the structure of the songs more to the point, and the production is loud but transparent. To intensify the songs even more, it was the bands first experiment with the keyboard. This experiment was so pleasing that the guys decided to enroll a keyboard player. Thijs Kooi broke the trinity and joined the dark sons of Shady Lane in December 2007. Following an exultant start, musical differences started to raise their head after only a few months. The collaboration stagnated and after friendly deliberation both parties decided to go their separate ways. Back to three it is!
The search for a new keyboardist was postponed, and the focus redirected to recording the first full length. Thus Between two was recorded, counting 9 songs. The guitar is supported now and then by soundscapes that breath new life into the Shady Lane sound. The embellishments come from the chimeras of our producer and mental sponsor Hans Elmers.
Not so long ago, the band has come to an important decision: they still dream of sold out venues, fainting and stripping groupies, endless tours and killer contracts, but they will continue down the same musical road. If this road does not lead to said scenario, then so be it!
Hometown
Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
