The Audio Perv

Out of Seattle comes your favorite new band, Ticktockman. No, they’re not superheroes but their music is pretty extraordinary. Ticktockman’s music is raw, energetic and even slightly ethereal. You might think that you’re listening to At-The Drive In or Portugal. the Man but you’re really hearing something entirely different.

We know what you’re thinking, how did they come up with the name? Let’s let the band tell you

“The Ticktockman” is a figure from a Harlan Ellison short story titled, “‘Repent Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman.” The character represents a dictator who wants to regiment society and make everyone the
same. “The aggressiveness of our sound is inspired by the frustration of what’s popular in our region today. We want to bring loud music back to Seattle and make the younger generation feel alive through that sound.”

The band started out with Ryan Van Wieringen (Gatsbys American Dream, Wild Orchid Children) and guitarist Andy Lum (Wild Orchid Children) and their first EP Periscope was released in February of 2010. Now, two years later and with Morgan Bruner (guitar), Brock Lowry (drums), and Phil Sells (bass) rounding out the full band, Ticktockman is about to release their debut self-titled album on February 14, Valentine’s Day.

We’re excited about this album and we want to give you a little bit of a taste it. We’re thrilled to premiere the track “Exposé of New Orleans.” Here’s what Ryan had to say about it:

“Exposé of New Orleans” starts out with a Latin groove before it punches you in the gut for 2 straight minutes. The song deals with my obsession with the JFK assassination and some of the events that took place around it. It’d be nice if we were all a little more open minded and didn’t believe everything was always so cut and dry. Just to explore all the possibilities before we believe what we’re told and close the door.”

Catch Ticktockman on tour this spring and pick up their album Ticktockman on iTunes and Amazon MP3 on February 14.

4.1 San Diego, CA @ Bar 11*
4.2 Los Angeles, CA @ The Whiskey A Go Go*
4.3 Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace*
4.4 Sacramento, CA @ Club Retro*
4.5 Bend, OR @ The Soundgarden*
4.6 Portland, OR @ Backspace*
4.7 Seattle, WA @ High Dive*
* with Culprit

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