Takka Takka

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A warm combination of folk-inspired songwriting and indie rock instrumentation characterizes the music of Brooklyn's Takka Takka, who formed in 2004 after bandleader Gabe Levine (vocals, keyboard, guitar) relocated to New York from Texas. The band's early lineup also included drummer Conrad Doucette, bassist J.P. Jones (replaced by Grady Jurrens in 2006), and guitarist Damion Jurrens (replaced by Rene Planchon and Drew Thurlow in July 2007). After recording the debut album We Feel Safer at Night in the band's native Brooklyn, Takka Takka spent the la...[more]

 

 

Sophomore release was lovingly produced by Sean Greenhalgh (CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH) & features performances by Bryan Devendorf (THE NATIONAL), Lee Sargent (CYHSY), Olga Bell (BELL) & Charles Burst. "Sometimes this record is about existing in a place you don't belong. Conversely, it is about where you came from & how you got there... Sometimes this record is about a band experimenting with sound & form, trying to honestly say things in song it has never said before. Sometimes this record is about not going   [ read more ]

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An eclectic, jubilant set of songs that has already gained strong acclaim from the press & their peers. A set of matchless pop tunes that acknowledge Gotham inspirations like Lou Reed, Bob Dylan & Philip Glass while also owing a debt to 90's luminaries including GBV & Pavement. The band spent '06 and early '07 touring with Clap Your Hand Say Yeah and Architecture In Helsinki. EJRC version includes three-track Talk Faster EP with the self-released reissue.

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