JOLLY is a progressive-alternative rock band from New York City, composed of Anadale (guitar, vocals), Anthony Rondinone (bass, vocals), Joe Reilly (keyboard, sampler), and Louis Abramson (drums). The band’s primary goal is to create music that intrigues avid listeners without compromising accessibility.
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Some of JOLLY’s influences include Depeche Mode, Radiohead, Mike Patton, Muse, Meshuggah, Tool, and Type O Negative. With a wide range of musical influences, JOLLY has managed to create a sound that is both original and attainable. In September 2008, JOLLY released their debut EP, The Revolutionary Cult Demo Finally Hits the US. Featuring tracks such as “Carousel of Whale,” “Downstream,” and “Solstice,” the EP showcases the vision that JOLLY has set out to achieve. Layers of thick instrumentation are melded with heavy grooves, catchy melodies, and ambient soundscapes, producing an unsettling and beautiful atmosphere. It successfully displays the band's ability to create dynamic tones, texture, and sounds.
JOLLY released their debut album, Forty-Six Minutes, Twelve Seconds of Music, on July 28th, 2009 (Galileo/ProgRock Records). It has been distributed digitally and physically throughout the world. This highly-anticipated release further displays JOLLY’s greatest assets; versatility and depth. 46:12 confirms the path of JOLLY’s vision and will solidify their place in music. The album has received critical praise for its original sound, unique progressions, and beautiful melodies. Here’s what some reviewers had to say:
"Forty-Six Minutes, Twelve Seconds of Music is a fantastic album and I expect great things of Jolly in the time to come. Their mix of alternative and progressive rock elements creates an ambient sound unlike anything else heard today."
-Ethan Hartranft, DangerDog Music Reviews
“As a creative patchwork of progressive, thought-provoking musicality, Jolly’s EP is drenched in seductive intricacies and variances, offering a musical experience bursting with bold and innovative flavours.”
-Alex Jasperse, Muse’s Muse Music Reviews
"One of the reinventors of the progressive rock mantra"
-Tommy Hash, Ttsejam
"It's difficult not to be hopelessly entranced by this incredible disc."
-Marco Aimasso, eutk.net
“For those who claim that there's nothing new in today's music 46:12 is the album that will prove you wrong.”
-Kristian Nergard, Metal Express Radio
In August 2009, JOLLY played with Otep at the Rock the Ink Festival in Providence, RI. Shortly after, Rob Palmen (Riverside, The Pineapple Thief) became their manager. JOLLY is currently playing around the New York City area and recording new material.