The band EAROTATION hails from Mainz and has been swinging their instruments for six years now, seemingly ready to really take off.
It is always astonishing what kind of impression it can make when not only the CD lands in your mailbox, but also countless additional materials, such as stickers, business cards, and a small booklet that envelops you with information and even includes an autograph card for your own collection! Well then.
As always, the band has made a name for itself, both regionally and nationally; their album has sold well, and their Myspace page (www.myspace.com/earotation) is booming.
Behind this band is a whole machinery that skillfully and successfully pushes them, whether it be the distributors Zebralution and Discomania or the label Stereoflex.
And when you also know how to go about it (which is no longer a secret), suddenly huge successes come along, such as winning the MTV Web Award in 2006, the associated Hurricane Festival in 2007, successes in various newcomer competitions, and/or the Coca Cola Soundwave Tour 2009, a spot on the Coca Cola Stage at Rock am Ring, and the opener for Reamonn at the E-Werk in Cologne.
However, I also find it amusing that the band's self-presentation and celebration go so far that they absolutely have to mention big names like Manson, Incubus, Bloc Party, or Emil Bulls, with whom they shared the stage. I mean, it’s clear that these bands also play at the Hurricane.
But well, there is also the music, which – strangely enough – has somehow been pushed into the background due to all the information.
Here lies the 6-track EP "Vanity suits you," which will be released on June 12. However, it also offers Emocore that does not need to hide. Rhythmic, dynamic, melody, screaming parts, and mostly consistent duet vocals, powerful and always aimed at appealing to the masses. And somehow, it was no longer a surprise that the last track comes across a bit quieter.
Recommended for friends from the vast punk rock universe who prefer it rougher, faster, and more emo.
