Boise’s favorite avant-garde quintet, ATTN, plans to release its first full-length album later this year. Rather than record older songs, three of the members recently escaped to a McCall area cabin with the intention of writing new material for the release.

“We are creating this album like one might write an epic movie,” says guitarist Eric Bower. “The idea is that at the end (of the album), the listener has a realization that they could not have come to without the beginning.”

- Icy Matt Dalley (Taken from The Arbiter)

Hey all, our dear friend Matt said it better than I could myself in a recent issue of The Arbiter (BSU student paper).  Just a reminder and a possible informer of some recent adjustments we have made to insure you that we are producing the best album we are capable of achieving.  Thank you for all of your concerns, and worry not, for when we have (finished) what you want – it will not fail your ears or hearts.

‘Please list the TOP specific genres that have proven to extract the MOST intense emotions out of the audience. Even to the point of where the audience craves to be a part of the performance. I’m looking for carnal, humanistic, natural exhibits of behavior, as well as DEEP emotional draw…’

1. Silence before performing a song -

Sitting still & waiting for “the moment” (audience anticipates!)

2. Comedy in a song -

Something that touches a sore spot – but they can laugh at it because of what the song is saying to them

3. Sexual -

Man do I have stories!! Music just does that to some people – but not necessarily for the ones you want it to work for!

4. Joy:

When music makes the feeling of going completely to a different place – a happy, serene place & the audience virtually craves more of it – the hardest part is re-doing what was just done, almost impossible – however, it makes for deep friendships & relationships – and it doesn’t hurt sales either! (They want to ‘take me home’ so to speak)

5.

The deepest thing I have ever experienced is when the music I play has so touched someone so deeply it has helped heal wounded hearts & spirits that are broken- & the impression is one of a lifetime. I’ve always believed that it is somewhat of a “karma” thing – it has been true for as long as I can remember -

“Reap what you sow”

The rewards are truly human.

with Le Fluer, Church (a great Portland band), and TBA.

ATTN’s new EP entitled ‘Premixes’ is now available!

Our 6 track EP is only $5 and will soon be available for order on our website at ATTNtheband.com via PayPal

Until then, if you live in Boise, you can get it by emailing us at ATTNtheband@gmail.com

If the subject line of your email reads, “I believe in ATTN” you’ll receive the cd for only $3!

They will also be for sale at our next show at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho on 9/11

Tickets for this show are for sale at the Modern Hotel and Bar on 13th and Grove in downtown Boise for $7

Keep your eyes and ears open for our full-length LP due for release late this fall! And be sure to check back here on our website if you’d like to purchase the EP through PayPal. We’ll ship it directly to you!

We believe in you

September 11, 2009 at Knitting Factory in Boise

Benefit for the University Pulse

Featuring:
 ATTN
 Apple Horse
 We Won the Science Fair
 Bank
 Le Fleur
 Ardent

Starts at 7:30

Tickets available in the lounge at the Modern Hotel and Bar on 13th and Grove in Boise

…while you’re there, check out some dope cocktails (I recommend the Ramos Gin Fizz)

6 bands for 7 dollars; all benefits for the Pulse Radio

Thanks Boise and our close regional friends!

Hey all,

We are currently giving away one of our tracks for free for your listening pleasure. Also, our online store will be up and running within a week. Feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a cd or shirt before then. Thanks to everyone who has helped us get this far with everything so far and a HUGE special thanks goes out to the rad dudes at Arcade Media.

We have also just added a Portland show on 7-21 at the Ella St. Social club. Location details below:

714 SW 20th Place, Portland, Oregon
(503) 241-8696
Show starts around 9PM

And now, a link to the free track we promised. Distribute however you see fit.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/62714568eedfc886/

Stay weird,
ATTN

More content to be added very shortly so keep checking back!