Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carbon Handshake are an eclectic group of indie-rockers whose latest EP, Pulp Life, was released on March 9, 2015. By employing a distinct mixture of sounds, loops, and texture, their music successfully reconciles amorphous and ethereal sonics with immediate pop sensibilities and disciplined songwriting.
Pulp Life is the follow-up to their first LP, A Dive Right (2013). In contrast to the melancholic affair of their previous release, Their latest effort is a leaner, more focused showcase of the band’s talents. A natural evolution of the band’s sound, Pulp Life marries nostalgia-laden analog synthesizers and earthy pianos with a modern approach to effects and sound manipulation. The five tracks featured are a snapshot of a band moving into their prime.
Carbon Handshake are comprised of five members: Joe McNeill, Mack Scott, Andy Dean, Eric Cafferty, and Clancy Brady. Three of the members— Joe, Mack, and Andy—have been working together for a decade. This core working relationship has proven vital to perfecting their unique approach to the genre. For Carbon Handshake, what started as a relatively insulated musical experiment, has evolved into a serious attempt towards musical achievement. Constantly refining and expanding techniques, their music is a labor of love rooted in passion for the work and commitment to each other.
