The Union Trade
ABOUT THE UNION TRADE
The Union Trade made their debut in 2007 with the release of their first EP, “Now the Swell” (Tricycle), which was quickly followed up by their first full-length album. 2008’s “Everyday Including” (Tricycle) laid out the band’s vision of a lush cinematic post rock sound built on heavily distorted guitars awash in delay, epic dynamics, and minimalist vocals. Garnering the band praise in national and international press, and fans around the world, “Everyday Including” also earned The Union Trade an official showcase at SXSW 2009.
With the addition of new drummer David Elrod to the founding line-up of, Don Joslin (guitar), Eric Salk (guitar & keyboards) and Nate Munger (bass & lead vocals), The Union Trade add a dynamic new element to their sound. This new energy is captured on their upcoming EP, “Why We Need Night”, set for release on February 8th 2011 on Tricycle Records.
Over the course of their upcoming EP, “Why We Need Night” (Tricycle), The Union Trade follow the contours of proven terrain and map the outlines of an evolving sound. In moments throughout, the band strips away the epic layers of their first album to expose the intimacy of a beautiful guitar line, the gravity of a simple piano progression, or the emotion and lyricism of a vocal performance. Energized by dynamic rhythms, the EP progresses from the familiar into new territory marked by a broader range of analog and acoustic keyboards, electronic elements and The Union Trade’s most concise song structures to date. “Why We Need Night” captures The Union Trade as they continue to define the space where instrumental rock influences meet a more mainstream indie rock sound.
The Union Trade’s new EP “Why We Need Night”, is set for release on February 8th 2011.
BAND MEMBERS
Don Joslin: Guitar
Nate Munger: Bass, Vocals
Eric Salk: Guitar, Vocals
David Elrod: Drums
SHOWS
No shows booked at the moment.
DISCOGRAPHY
Why We Need Night EP (2011)
The Union Trade "Why We Need Night"
Track Listing
1. Why We Need Night
2. Headlands
3. Hawk vs. Crow
4. This is What Happens
5. Aurelia
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Release Date: 2/8/2011
Catalog: Tricycle0019
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Everyday Including (2008)
The Union Trade "Everyday Including"
Track Listing
1. Self Possession
2. Talk
3. Accident Prone
4. For The Resilient
5. Strings Break (Album Version)
6. Upstream
7. The Nights Are Getting Longer
8. Violent and Beautiful (Album Version)
9. Crescent
10. Like Minded
11. Everyday Including Holidays
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Release Date: 7/5/2008
Catalog: Tricycle0010
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Now the Swell EP (2007)
The Union Trade "Now the Swell"
Track Listing
1. strings break
2. violent and beautiful
3. hopeless
4. green fields
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Release Date: 2/2007
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ALBUM REVIEWS
“As emotional as it could get, “Everyday Including” is a transcendental album awash in guitar fuzzy logic and hugely catchy triumphs. Simply amazing and simply essential.”
– Smother Magazine
“There are elements of shoe-gazing to go with the post-rock, but even this is done in as sonic, maverick style that reminds you of why you loved My Bloody Valentine, early Ride and Spacemen 3″
– The Beat Surrender
“Lofty, sweeping chords and the deliberate, steadfast pace of the Union Trade tell the tale of a band that eschews flair and fireworks for an intricate, drawn-out listening experience in the vein of Explosions in the Sky. Critics like to lash out against post-rock wanderers for their “long-winded” and “pretentious” takes on rock, but while San Francisco’s Trade perform with no shortage of confidence, they guard against swimming into melodious abstraction on their tightly composed EP Now the Swell.”
– SF Guardian
“Now The Swell’ demonstrates that The Union Trade are able exponents of widescreen alternative rock, falling somewhere between The Workhouse and ‘The Unforgettable Fire’ era U2.”
– LosingToday Magazine
“Fans of groups like Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky should investigate.”
– Zero Magazine
“blends elements of shoegaze and post-rock into dense, melodic anthems…”
– The Bay Bridged
One of the most impressive facets of The Union Trade is their resounding ability to convey a strong emotion through sound. Even without lyrics, The Union Trade lays down a tone that sets the scene for a specific feeling. Add the vocal performance of the band’s vocalist, Eric Salk, and you’ve got something stark and emotive…”
– Just Press Play
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