Korine w/ Johnny Dynamite & The Bloodsuckers, Secret Shame

224 S Blount St,Raleigh NC 27601

10 December, 2021

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Korine w/ Johnny Dynamite & The Bloodsuckers, Secret Shame The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop 21+ Korine Doors 8pm, Show 9pm. POUR HOUSE COVID POLICY: Proof of vaccination (14 days after your final dose) or a negative covid test within 72 hours of the show will be required for entry to concerts. Your physical card or a picture of your vaccine card on your phone will be accepted. In addition, masks will be required at all times while not actively drinking at a show or while shopping in our record store. KORINE: Korine is a Philadelphia based electronic pop duo comprised of members MorgyRamone and Trey Frye. The pair blends new wave nostalgia with a modern popsensibility, contrasting upbeat rhythms against sullen, emotionally evocative lyrics.Following a self-released EP “Corsage” in 2017, Korine debuted their first full-lengthrecord “New Arrangements” in 2018 on Philadelphia label Born Losers Records which helped land the band multiple nationwide tours and two sold out vinyl pressings. Following this release were two acclaimed singles “Uncrossed” and “To You” which were specially released on a limited 7” vinyl in the Fall of 2019, and marked a stylistic evolution for the band - a departure from the familiar 80s era in fluence to incorporate a more contemporary pop awareness. Korine’s forthcoming September 2020 release “The Night We Raise” shows the band growing even further into their own, both the songwriting and musicality more assured than ever, and will be released jointly by Born Losers Records (US) and Data Airlines (FR). More on the Band: Trey Frye and Morgy Ramone met in 2015 after moving to Philadelphia within thesame month but from very different places. Ramone coming from Brooklyn afterresiding there for 6 years and Frye from West Virginia where he was born. By chancethe two were hired at a mutually loathed cafe in West Philly and there discoveredseveral shared artistic interests and began working on music and photographytogether. After a handful of demos and experiments “Korine” was formally introducedin late 2017 with a self-released EP “Corsage” and photo zine the pair created whileshooting film during the song writing process. More on the album: The majority of “The Night We Raise” was composed between August 2019 andJanuary 2020, apart from the tracks “Cold Heart” and “Cruel” which were adaptations from demos the band made in late 2018. Ramone and Frye approach creating music with a DIY mentality, staying self reliant throughout the entire songwriting, recording, producing, and mixing stages. All of their songs since the bands formation have been recorded in make shift studios across Frye's last 4 apartments. Frye explains “We know what we want to sound like more than anyone else, so it works best for us this way. If we don't know how to do something or make something sound the way we want we teach ourselves.” Ramone, the lyricist for the group says this about the band's latest album: The night we raise is largely about anticipation, like seeing the top of a steep hill and envisioning yourself as you descend. Between the dark and dense are feelings of optimism, admiring things that are beautiful, and being true to yourself. There is freedom in knowing who you are and I think this album is a representation of that idea.” JOHNNY DYNAMITE & THE BLOODSUCKERS: Johnny Dynamite is the solo alias of synth-centric singer/songwriter and producer John Morisi, though at times Dynamite is joined by his band “The Bloodsuckers”. Inspired by the illustrative work of his grandfather, acclaimed comic book artist and Brooklyn native Pete Morisi, Dynamite took on the name of one of his most iconic characters, an anti hero detective from the underworld; "Johnny Dynamite". Emerging in the mid-2010s as a staple of the Greater New York DIY basement scene, Dynamite eventually settled in Brooklyn himself. Laying down roots after years of touring, Dynamite has taken time to develop his mostly self recorded craft throughsetting up small bedroom studios across the city (wherever he resides) as well as making a name for himself playing out with his band, establishing his love of rock n’ roll. Known for his visceral, melodic dirges, and off kilter production style, Dynamite carved out a niche for himself in the darker corners of the world of guitar rock. Dynamite’s sound has evolved over the years from heavier pixies meets modest mouse style indie/alternative rock incorporating harmonic chorus laiden guitars to more synth driven and electronic leaning pop music taking influence from the likes of heavy hitters such as Max Martin. A multi instrumentalist, and frequent breaker of snare drums, Dynamite is also fluent in the language of the Akai MPC, and Prophet synthesizer. Most notable though is Dynamite’s delivery as a frontman, lyricist, and vocalist, where he shines as a storyteller. Dynamite’s passion for his music seeps through to listeners in his moody and angst filled vocal delivery and lyricismshowcasing a complex and introspective observer caught in the afterglow of it all. Dynamite’s debut solo album “Heartbroken” debuted on streaming sites in early 2020 to much positive reception and buzz amongst his peers in the NYC scene. SECRET SHAME: NC based dark post punk. Korine Korine Korine Record shop by day. Live music venue by night. Raleigh's home for all things music featuring national and locally touring bands, an extensive vinyl record selection and two full bars.