Wed, 04/13/2016 - 4:06 pm

Pacific Northwest folk singer/songwriter Quinell [for fans of Noah Gundersen, William Fitzsimmons, Passenger] has been making a name for himself around his hometown, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and gut-wrenching emotional songwriting. Today, Quinell is thrilled to introduce his sound to the rest of the world, partnering with The Alternate Root for the exclusive premiere of his video for "Space to Breathe," a spine-tingling, emotional acoustic track about the end of a relationship, and the first video from Quinell's Village Hall Sessions . Directed by videographer Justin Frick and featuring violinist Erica Aamodt, the video's raw, live atmosphere perfectly captures the melancholy the song embodies. As Quinell states:

"The song, 'Space to Breathe', is written about the end of a relationship. That time in the relationship when one of the two involved decides they need some space and while you'd like to believe that there's still a chance, you know it's really over. As a student at Walla Walla University, my favorite building on campus was always "Village Hall". Now, as an alumni and a musician, I was very excited to be granted the opportunity to record a couple of my own songs in this beautiful building. What started out as a random idea to shoot a song in Village Hall has turned into the "Village Hall Sessions", something that I hope to continue coming back to for years to come.." - Quinell

Named after the Bob Dylan song, "The Mighty Quinn," Pasco, WA's indie folk artist Quinell was destined to be a singer/songwriter. Inspired by the lyrical prowess of Dylan and drawing from influences like Noah Gundersen, Jack Johnson, and The Black Keys, Quinell combines heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies in a genre-bending fashion that the audience can't help but sing along to. Quinell's music sends a message of hope and love, connecting to personal life experiences that the audience can relate to. Funding his musical career through commercial fishing trips in Alaska, Quinell employs the lifestyle and feel of the Pacific Northwest that translates through his music. After teaching High School for a year right out of University, Quinell was captivated by music's ability to put words to music and touch someone's life and decided to quit teaching, going on to self-fund his first album. In 2013, Quinell released his self-funded debut album 'Til We're Free, featuring "Hooked on a Feeling," which was a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition.

Head over to The Alternate Root today to catch Quinell's gut-wrenching video for "Space to Breathe (Village Hall Sessions)." Follow Quinell on social media for new music, updates, and more.

Fri, 12/01/2017 - 4:15 pm

Seattle's 8-piece progressive outfit The Complex Dialect are thrilled to announce the official details for their debut album, Change, which was released today, December 1st. Produced at Seattle's infamous London Bridge Studios by Eric Lilavois (Saint Motel, Atlas Genius, Surfer Blood) and mastered by Ed Brooks (Fleet Foxes, Death Cab for Cutie, Pearl Jam), Change is a representation of both "problem" and "solution" perspectives when engaging with the ever-changing world we deal with in present time. For a taste of the album, check out the politically-charged track, "Capitalism," streaming on Soundcloud here. "Capitalism" is a track that guitarist Earnie Ashwood describes:

"Capitalism is about living in an economically unforgiving society that is controlled by corporations and the top 1%. The song calls out the external conditioning that creates said economic state while at the same time draws attention to the personal decisions we make that contributes to our own social economic oppression. The brands we buy, how we spend our currency (the most important currency being time), and how we constantly have our financial status on our minds are large contributors towards a system that strips away many of the qualities that make up our very humanity. The song is about taking a step outside of oneself and challenging the personal ignorance of the unwilling contributions one makes to their own personal subjugation." - Earnie Ashwood

On the release of Change, he further states:

"Words will never be able to express what it means to us to be able to complete and share this album. From the beginning it has been our goal to provide a realistic perspective of where the world stands, and to provide connection and comfort in knowing that we all are not alone in facing challenging issues. It is our sincere hope that this album brings a sense of collective bonding, while providing a safe space for inner reflection and true personal change." - Earnie Ashwood

The Complex Dialect is a collective of musicians from Seattle, Washington, bound together by a need for growth and true expression. Formed by Earnie Ashwood (Guitar), Lola Campbell (Vocals), Bobby McGranahan (Bass), Gibraltar (Guitar), Craig Cinderich (Keys), Adam Cignatta (Vocals), Oz La'brae (Drums), and Deadmics (MC/Vocals), the 8-piece outfit reflects our tumultuous societal climate by pushing the boundaries of time signatures and thriving within atypical progressions. The Complex Dialect's songs focus on the subject matter of uncomfortable truths as they use their platform to process how they feel, creating an interwoven conversation of ideas and reactions through their music. The Complex Dialect aims to encourage anyone who is struggling: "We look for non-conventional solutions to conventional problems. We strive to be the change we want to see in the world."

Head to Soundcloud today to check out "Capitalism," and other pre-released tracks off The Complex Dialect's debut full-length, Change. To stay up to date, be sure to follow the band on Facebook.