What started off as a side project for Autry Fulbright (And They Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, ex-Midnight Masses), Peter Hale (Here We Go Magic, ex-Boggs, ex-Midnight Masses), Eric Rodgers (VHS or BETA, ex-Midnight Masses) and Leif Huckman (the Boggs), Haunted Hauses has the potential to become a main course served by the NYC music scene – isn’t that what happened to Here We Go Magic anyway? While these musicians’ busy schedules can make it difficult for them to get together, the group is making it work, involving another former Boggs member, Alex Luther, on the drums whenever Hale has Here We Go Magic commitments. Influenced by 1970s kraut-rock (in their Facebook page the band states "Neu! York" as their hometown), Haunted Hauses has a unique sound full of Can inspired rhythms, tight harmonies, bouncy bass and textural guitar and keyboard elements. The songs sound light and fun but have a certain intellectual aura, at times reminiscent of Brian Eno’s early records. Co-vocalist and lyricist Fulbright gives more insight: “I feel free to write about anything, though the very name of the band hints at a prevailing theme: songs about nostalgia and reflecting on loss. Still, it’s more upbeat. More like moving forward rather than looking behind.” You can check these guys out September 1st at Union Pool. Highly recommended! – Kristen Ferreira
