International Waters - 1994

Over the past few years plenty of bands have broken up or called it quits. Of all the bands that have done so, there is only one that I can say I was legitimately sad to hear about: Voxtrot. That music soundtracked hundreds of college memories and their songs are scattered across countless mix CDs I have laying around. Luckily, when young band members move on it often means another band begins. This is the case with International Waters fronted by Mitch Calvert of Voxtrot. Their tag on bandcamp is 'jangle pop' which sounds about right. You can stream the full album on bandcamp. Just don't expect to hear any traces of Voxtrot, this is something much different, full of a matured romanticism that goes heavy on the string arrangements. "Green Lights Forever" is my favorite. Have a look-see, see what you think. Thanks to Eardrums for the heads up on this.

International Waters - 1994

The End of Voxtrot - The Start of Something

Not to over-post today, but I needed to get this last little bit in there. Voxtrot, really fantastic band, is no more. They will be playing a small seven show goodbye tour in May - June. You can read the really genuine and heartfelt letter on the Voxtrot website. I especially liked this:
For me, the most important thing in life is leaving behind something beautiful, something that finds its way into the lives of strangers, and forever alters them in a positive manner. Sometimes, being able to do this means that you have to work the shitty job and serve bread to rich idiots, but whatever, it's better than just cashing in your chips and spending the rest of your life wondering, "what if…?"
Thanks for some great songs over the years and lots of listening pleasure. Here's to the start of something new and wonderful for you. "Is this the end or just the start of something really really beautiful?"