Conventional wisdom around town the last couple of years has been that two Knoxville bands seemed to have the potential for Superdrag-style breakout success--the Royal Bangs and Tenderhooks. Royal Bangs just released their very good new album, Let It Beep, on Black Keys' drummer Dan Auerbach's Audio Eagle label, to some enthusiastic--if not exactly widespread--reviews. The Tenderhooks, on the other hand, have been supporting their second album, New Ways to Butcher English, for a year now, frequently performing in New York but apparently unable to land the kind of label deal they want.
So, about a week and a half ago, just after their performance at the CMJ Music Marathon, the band called it quits. Singer/guitarist Jake Winstrom and drummer Matt Honkonen are heading into the studio soon with Tim Lee; guitarist Ben Oyler and bassist Emily Robinson haven't announced any plans. It's disappointing news from one of the city's best bands.
So, about a week and a half ago, just after their performance at the CMJ Music Marathon, the band called it quits. Singer/guitarist Jake Winstrom and drummer Matt Honkonen are heading into the studio soon with Tim Lee; guitarist Ben Oyler and bassist Emily Robinson haven't announced any plans. It's disappointing news from one of the city's best bands.
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