by Susie Salva
New Jersey natives feel good musicians Postmark Twain are bent on making their mark producing a slick follow up to their first EP, "Timing Is Everything," with their 5-song EP entitled, "Cause and Effect" that showcases their unique brand of honest, straight-forward music. Technically falling under the pop moniker, these guys are poised for greatness.
Postmark Twain has become one of the most talked about bands on the Internet and listening to their EP makes it obvious to see why they have met with three major labels, topped the unsigned charts on Purevolume.com and named one of the Top 40 unsigned bands in the nation by The Daily Chorus.
What began as a songwriting experiment between two estranged New Jersey high school friends became a movement when vocalist/guitarist Jim Gaven and David Sanchez realized they had the same musical hopes and aspirations. Combing their life experiences, and desire to bring joy to the masses, Jim and Dave entered the studio in May 2006 and cut a catchy hook laden 5-song EP titled, "Timing Is Everything."
The incredible response from fans and the music industry pushed Postmark Twain to work even harder in 2007, adding lead guitarist Matt Leibowitz and drummer Paul Marmo to the line-up. Postmark Twain began to branch out of the home state, generating loyal followers up and down the east coast and even reaching into the mid-west. Their easy-to-approach personalities allowed them to be one of the most accessible bands on the Internet, often times messaging back thousands of fans daily.
With all the attention they garnered, they began their second chapter entering the studio with producer Rob Freeman (Cobra Starship, Hidden in Plain View, Hit the Lights) in December 2007 to create their follow up EP, "Cause and Effect" a 5-song voyage about letting go, starting over and moving forward.
"The Perfect Start," the first track on the EP dealing with the desire to set things right and begin anew, has a striking guitar solo and that feel good vibe. "Gotta Let Go," a high-energy song takes a look at living life separately and freeing one’s soul. "Graduation," tries to put the pieces back together and find happiness going separate ways. "Matter of Seconds," talks about not missing the chance to move forward and the excitement of a new relationship. Finally, rounding out the EP is "Our Escape," experiencing the real thing and defining one’s place in the world.
You would be hard pressed to find an unsigned artist with an EP that sounds this good, artistically, as well as sonically. After the amazing success of their first two years, Postmark Twain is looking forward with confidence, ready to gain new fans. Be part of their movement and get caught in their wave of success.
www.postmarktwain.com
