Conebuds
Richmond, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2020 | SELF
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"“Journey’s Start” appropriately raises the curtain on the band’s journey with a short, riff-heavy instrumental. “Hippo” immediately follows with several levels of complexity in the chord schemes, melodies and rhythms. The vocals have an otherworldly ’60s vibe that I took to immediately. Cullin’s guitars are solid, his bass playing is active and sharp, and O’Neill’s drums are killer with a most excellent stereo spread. This is the song you’d catch your stoner brother blasting at full volume. " - Dino DiMuro - Pitch Perfect
"When two musicians who have technique, talent, originality and, mainly, a desire to do everything except to be pigeonholed come together, nobody knows what could happen, but it is easy to intuit that the result will be very good. And that is exactly what happened with Jake and Sean , two artists based in Virginia who last year decided to join forces and created Conebuds , a project with a very personal sound in which influences ranging from the most progressive rock to the funk , through genres as diverse as grunge or stoner , all adorned with a psychedelic touch." - Puti Allin - Science of Noise Rock Magazine
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https://www.conebuds.com/discography/
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Bio
Conebuds are a heavy progressive rock band from Richmond, VA. The buds are known for their eclectic style of music, demonstrating their command of odd meter within a psychedelic context. Formed at the height of the covid-19 pandemic, founding buds Jake Cullin (guitar, vox) and Sean O’Neill (drums) released their debut album “Evolution” in 2021 to rave reviews and acclaim, redefining their musical potential. A dynamic offering containing ambitious compositions and rhythms, Evolution is a unique musical statement offering a tightly condensed package of genre-bending material, drawing inspiration from the likes of Tool, Led Zeppelin, Rush, and Umphrey's McGee.
After recruiting the prolific Jon Cauble (bass), the trio rehearsed extensively to mold their sound together, and began booking shows within the Richmond music scene shortly after. Their live shows can be described as powerful and unpredictable, showcasing elements of metal to funk to jam, creating a hazy, euphoric experience unique to every listener. After cultivating a local following, the buds are determined to carve out their own lane and set new standards at even greater heights within the industry.
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