Biography
Secretary began 5,600 feet above sea level in a small mountain town in Southern California, where former Summer at Shatter Creek members Craig Michael Gurwich (vocals, guitar) and Em Maslich (bass, vocals) holed up for six years writing and recording material what would be the basis of the band’s future ep and debut album. Utilizing the mountain’s stillness and isolation, the duo channeled their time and energies into building and modifying instruments (including the band’s instantly identifiable gold-sparkle, tricked-out Fender Rhodes), experimenting with song structure and arrangements, and ultimately constructing a fundamental armature for their signature sound that combines otherworldly vocals, expansive harmonies, and lush multi-layered instrumentation.
It was inevitable that Secretary would have to come down from the mountain, and following a series of trips to the Pacific Northwest in spring of 2012, the band relocated to Seattle, Washington. Shortly thereafter, the two met guitarist Max McSimov amongst the bins of local record store, Easy Street, where they discovered a mutual admiration for Little Richard and direct drive turntables. The three began playing together and quickly forged a musical bond while pushing into new territory with McSimov’s echo-laden guitar lines creating an additional stratum of sound and space. Eager to maintain the push and momentum, they enlisted the extraordinary talents of Jill Zirkle (Bat Country, God’s Favorite Beefcake) who took the helm of the Fender Rhodes and provided additional backing vocals and harmonies.
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Secretary took the stage at the Tractor Tavern in March of 2013 and began playing a series of shows around Seattle to enthusiastic response. Their self titled debut ep was released in the fall of 2013 and shortly thereafter their song "Words" was chosen as KEXP's song of the day, widening their audience. Secretary is now planning on touring extensively in an effort to bring their sound to a wider audience throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
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ALSO,
Secretary were an experimental grind/hardcore/fucking slay shit style band originating from Decatur, Illinois. Not many people know of their music, and most of you should probably go download it as it is floating around out there. They released two EP's, "Thinking In Moderation" and another five song EP as well as their full length "So Diabolical" The Thinking in Moderation EP is available on their myspace website.
Drummer Evan Breese started a new band called A thing about machines. they can be heard @ www.myspace.com/athingaboutmachinesmusic
Also Secretary from New York city. Secretary is the solo project of "Moist" Paula Henderson, baritone sax player from Moisturizer. The first Secretary album, "Secret Life of Secretary", a collection of original "saxtronic" compositions is now available. The next Secretary record will be a collaboration ... SECRETARY feat. BigBoss "In The Skyscraper"
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