The Throws’ Blog

People sometimes wonder how songs are created… like where does the music or the lyric come from? And as cliche as it sounds, most of the time it’s some little thought you have over the course of a day, year, decade that apparently *must* become a song.

And then other days, you’re given the privelege of observing the poetry of modern life. Some small event triggers a chain reaction and all of a sudden your muse is calling you. I’m fairly certain that being stuck behind this douchebag in rush hour traffic wasn’t some random coincidence…

Throws’ second single ‘My Sugar’ drops today…. rawk.

Every band is a little man behind a curtain. in some cases the metaphor is less metaphorical. Anyway, we thought it might be a cool little thing to show how we go from silence to song…. take you behind our little curtain; have you meet the little man.

Throws music usually begins on an acoustic guitar or similar thing. A few words here and there, a melody, a couple chords. And over a (sometimes torturous) process of rehearsing, demo-ing, and finally recording… the song takes shape. And eventually, years later… we can barely remember how it started. Some songs come easily, and you love them for it. Others are a fight… a struggle to not give in and simply do the “easy” thing. On the other hand, sometimes the “easy” thing is the best thing. Understand the dilemma?

So over the next few weeks, we’ll be blogging or “vlogging” about a song that will be on the new record. We’re just about to get into the studio with it, so stay tuned for more pieces of this puzzle.

“The first rock n roll record took eight hours to make. The next one took even longer.” ~George Harrison

Can’t imagine how many kids wanted a red leather jacket (with a zillion zippers) for Halloween. Can’t even count how many messy bedrooms were wall-papered by a white pimp suit, jheri curl, and of course– a tiger cub.

There was a time when we all shared in the same ups and downs. We all waited patiently for our favorite television shows, MTV videos, the Top40 countdown. It was communal consciousness. It made us all humans, Americans, kids, or whatever identity we’d chosen for ourselves.

As a child, visiting family halfway across the world— my cousins and I would re-enact the ‘Beat It’ video…. it was essentially the only thing we had in common, trapped in that sweltering summer heat. Because even over there, everybody knew all the words.

Now we only share the little pieces…the Tweets of our lives. There are so many voices, images, and ideas that while we are awash in choices and freedom, we rarely come together to meet in the same moment.

He was a moment that lasted nearly 40 years. And almost anyone born after after 1960 was a part of it. Probably the last, or one of the last times we’ll all share so much together, for so long.

Someday in the future, it’ll be 40 years since he went away. And I’ll be an old man. But I’m guessing I’ll still ‘Rock With You’. Rest now, friend.

TazzyStar of Sepia Mutiny fame recently sat down for a chat with Adit. Check out the post, or read the entire interview here

Did a couple acoustic appearances. Forgot how much fun that town is…. People are friendly and the vibe is really positive. Hotel Utah on a Monday, and Freight & Salvage on a Tuesday. Toss in some delicious Tapas at Ramblas, and you have a great little two-day roadie to SF. Wow, this post is turning into a yelp review.

Anyway…somewhere just north of Cowshwitz (you know… that farm along side the 5 freeway where some 1,500 cattle convalesce before meeting their maker) it occurred to me that some people like being on the road, and others want to get home as soon as they can.

Throws will be back in SF later this summer, probably at Cafe du Nord.

Stopped thru D.C. for a few days recently and managed to hit an open mic. Interesting scene, very ‘John Mayer’-loving crowd. Throws rep’d the west side for a minute or two. Will definitely be back for more.

Could someone from DC explain why local radio in the District insists on playing ‘Bush’ 3x every hour. Felt like 1996 all over again.

People have asked us why we’re releasing only one song.  ”When’s the album out?”  But do a quick gut check… how many full albums did you buy last year?  Most of us probably bought 2-3 full albums last year.  Pathetic? Yea. Strange? Not even. There’s too much stuff out there. It’s hard keeping track of the music you encounter.  Plus, the last 10 years have taught most people to stick with the singles, cuz very few bands make true ‘albums’ anymore.

So the idea was simple… we put a few songs out there, one at a time.  We spread the word as best we can.  We let people digest a bit.  Then we sit back and hope you tell your friends about The Throws. Maybe later on, you might wanna buy the cow.  But for now, the milk is free.  

Hey all… it’s been a little while, hasn’t it? Well, we’re back, so be ready for new music, shows, and specialty underwear.

The new album’s done, and we’re releasing tracks one by one. For a limited time, we’re giving away the first tune, “Invitation,” as a FREE DOWNLOAD. So take it with you (using the widget on your right) and then tell all your friends about your new favorite song!

Cheers.