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SEPT. 1, 2010 Indofin is today's featured independent artist on SuchCoolStuff.net, read about the band's history, stream some tunes, and enjoy a brief interview w/Albert from the band.
INDOFIN
Indofin, together since 2002, is a skapunkreggae quartet from Austin TX. From these very modest beginnings, Indofin has certainly come a long way, becoming one of the defining bands of the central Texas scene. They managed to play showcases during SXSW from 2003-2007 and even earned a spot on Texas dates of Vans Warped Tour in 2007. Since the release of their self-titled debut album in the spring of 2005, the band has played over 300 shows in over 50 US cities, as well as doing extensive regional touring around their home state of Texas. Indofin has always maintained a strong DIY work ethic, booking five of their own tours, and they have never had a label, an agent, or manager. They have been fortunate enough to share the stage with many of the nation's touring acts including Voodoo GlowSkulls, Badfish Sublime Tribute, The Expendables, Outlaw Nation, The Stingers, The Supervillains, and many more. Despite playing with bands of every imaginable category, the band continues to stick out like a sore thumb in the central Texas live music scene, refusing to confine their music to the boundaries of any particular genre. Stripped down now to 3 of the 5 original members, the band is taking their sound in a fresh new direction for the next record, but fans will still be able to experience the raw energy and intensity that Indofin puts into every live performance. This eclectic group of misunderstood punker sluts released their second album on July 13 2010, and they also added former lead guitarist and founding member Eric Tussing to the band's permanent lineup. Eric had previously left the band five years ago before the band's first tour, and without much effort, he has made a seamless transition back to the band's sound and has had a positive effect on the band's music in the live setting. In the last few years, the band has endured numerous obstacles (carjackings, stolen equipment, drug & alcohol addiction etc.) and they often learned the hard way many of the cruel realities of the music industry, yet their uncompromising dedication to their craft remains stronger than ever. Indofin's staying around awhile, so be sure to check out a show if you get the chance; you won't regret it and it might even change your life.
How do you describe your music to people, Albert?
Indofin effectively combines grooving skank basslines with reggaedub drumming punk-influenced distorted guitars, and melodic rock vocals to create a unique sound that will make people wanna party.
Tell me about how you originally got into your craft.
My parents made me play violin since I was 4 till I was about 15. I really hated it; they made me practice daily. I quit when I was old enough, and in high school, I started playing some guitar, learning on my own based on what I already knew from childhood. My friends in high school who were putting together a band didn't need another guitarist so I picked up bass. I think I took lessons for about a month; it was required in my school's curriculum.
What is your favorite thing to do in the whole wide world?
I love playing music live, touring, partying in different cities, meeting new fans, and listening to music when no one else is around or when I'm not busy doing anything else. Also I like website design, audio engineering, and networking.
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to running your business?
Keeping accurate financial records, making sure everyone in the band wants the same thing or knows what the goal is, scheduling rehearsals, delegating various tasks to everyone, and driving long distances.
When you were a kid, what did you think you were going to be when you grew up?
I figured I'd become an engineer like my dad. I didn't want to be a musician, but I don't think I really knew what I wanted to do. I just didn't wanna be poor or homeless or living with my parents.
In what way has your community impacted your development as a musician?
Well since I moved to Austin TX, I have never "not" been in a band. Sometimes I was in two or three bands at the same time and I got to see so many good shows. Solid bassists are hard to come by around here. Also, most of my friends here play music, and I also studied recording engineering here and I've worked a few soundguy or runner gigs
What other artists out there do you love?
Fishbone, Rancid, Streetlight Manifesto, STS9, MC Chris, Crystal Method, SOJA, Flatliners, Futurerock, Gorillaz, just to name a few
What does your future hold?
bigger and better things, unless we split up which is not impossible, but we'd prefer to just take things at our own pace, no pressure or obligations from record labels, it may be awhile before we do a national tour again, but we'll always have our occasional hometown show and nearby regional shows every couple months, and we'll make the trip out to do a big festival from time to time. Everyone is comfortable now doing their own thing while we're home so to get everyone together on something is kind of a complex chore, so we try to plan way ahead for any of our performances or trips out of town.
AUGUST 21, 2010 Posted Review on Canada's Snobsmusic.net.
It's that time again to clear my desktop of stuff I just couldn't do justice to this week:
Indofin
,2X Broken
This trio hailing from Austin, TX play reggae and ska with just a hint of punk rock inspiration. The songs for the most part are low-key affairs, but the occasional riff threatens to knock you on your ass.
There's also a Canadian connection as one of the band members is a Calgary native.
The musical group, Indofin, releases their second album, "2X Broken," and will delight the audience with their fresh musical approach to the basis of Reggae/Rock splashed with Punk and Ska. The entire CD is comprised of captivating songs that are set to an enticing blend of syncopated beats and sharp vocals. "Bluelight" is a bouncy tune with a strong and assertive bass line that complements the melodic vocals. Another song, "Fingerfight," is bright and lively as the edgy guitar adds punch to the mix. Taking a more soulful turn, "Breezy One," is slightly laid back as the vocals sing with expressive precision. Rounding off the album, the title track, "2X Broken," is a hue of energy as the drums roll off in cut time while the vocals and guitar merge with forceful power. If you're a fan of the group Sublime and like vibrant and energetic songs, then you will definitely want to hear the outstanding songs on the album, "2X Broken."
-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
JULY 16, 2010 INDOFIN ON FOX7 GOOD DAY AUSTIN 2XBROKEN/BLUELITE
ALL AGES CD RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT DOWNTOWN ATX ON RED RIVER! CLUB ENCORE 611 RED RIVER AUSTIN TX DOORS AT 9P 930P- ROOT DIMENSION 1030P- UNDER THE GUN 1130P- THE BUZZKILLERS 1230A- INDOFIN THANK YOU ALL FOR VOTING IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, WE SHOULD KNOW THE RESULTS IN A WEEK OR SO! KEEP CHECKING BACK!
An Austin band about to release a new CD is ready to hit the high seas to promote it. Indofin is described as a rock-reggae-punk band, and they will release their new compilation 2X Broken with a performance party July 16th at Encore (611 Red River).The band is trying to get enough votes to rock the beach in Jamaica during the Stir It Up Expo there. Voting ends July 15th.
JUNE 29, 2010 File Transfer Complete BLOG-- Indofin
FTC is all about finding and introducing new kinds of music to people. So we asked for something different, and we got it!
Indofin is a band with a mix of genres from ska, punk, reggae, and indie. They are a trio consisting of TJ Huerta on guitar and vocals, Albert Huang on bass, and Donny Mann on drums.
You can really pick out the different sounds and Indofin has managed to lace them together well. Indiebandstop.com says "The music is solid and pulls on all the different musical styles mentioned before to keep the entire album fresh. Each new song brings a new musical flavor into the mix".
They are a band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002. They are releasing their third album, titled "2x Broken" to be available online on July 13.
We think this band has a lot of potential, so we have voted for them to win the Stir It Up Expo Battle Of The Beach Contest. The 5 winning bands will be sent to play a show in Jamacia in September.
You can vote once a day here and you don't have to sign up for anything. It will be much appreciated.
Listen to them at www.myspace.com/indofin and become a fan of them at www.facebook.com/indofin. Also follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/indofin!
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June 24, 2010
FROM "NOTES FROM THE CUBICLE" by Sean Claes (INSITE)
“I’ve got sunshine on my mind. I’ve got a heart so hard to find. I’ve got troubles no one cares to know” - Sunshine
Indofin
2x Broken
Nonprofit Boozer
Fresh from a trip to the Wakarusa Festival in Ozark, Arkansas, the guys in Indofin are gearing up for the release of their second full-length studio release 2x Broken. If you are a fan of the dirty-reggae-punk sound that Sublime’s live shows were chock full of, you’ll be a fan of this Austin three-piece.
The 12 tracks that make up this record combined come in at just over 30 minutes of what I would term as throwback reggae-punk music. Leading off with the distortion-driven “Honey,” the album’s sound is established early. The crawling reggae sound continues on such tracks as “Whatever,” “Nonprofit,” and “Riverside.” And songs like “Blue Light,” “Princess,” and “Missing Me” operate at a nice reggae-jam speed.
The vocals of T.J. Huerta are decidedly imperfect, but it’s very fitting for the tracks that comprise the album. The songs are full of regret and hearbreak. Apparently someone broke his heart good. But, the album is also a celebration of coming out the other side, in personal relationships and as a band. I think “Sunshine” is the key track to prove this point.
My favorite track on 2x Broken is a track called “Fingerfight.” The two minute jam is led by the crisp guitarwork of Huerta. The bass-line of Albert Huang keeps the song flowing while the percussion of Donny Mann brings it all together.
“Enough with all this posturing, fingerfighting fist a cuffs I got myself an ex-girlfriend / enough with all the apologizing, If you don't so I'm probably gonna do the same / I'm feeling like a bird in a cage when you come by to say hi you take this pain away / I pray, and I pray.”
The album ends with “2x Broken” that begins as a classic country song before it leads into a punk rock jam that would make the Dropkick Murphys proud.
If you’ve been through a rough break-up this album may serve as therapy, and as I stated at the beginning of this review if you are/were a Sublime fan, you’ll ikely find yourself at home with Indofin.
They are releasing 2x Broken on July 13, and will have a hometown release party at an INsite Night on Friday July 16 at Encore (611 Red River) with The Buzzkillers, Under The Gun and Root Dimension. If you’re an early bird, they will be on your television between 7-9a playing Fox 7's Good Day Austin on July 16 as well.
You can pick up the album at the show, or if you can’t make it download it on Amazon.com or order it via their website - http://indofinmusic.com/
June 9, 2010 VENTS MAGAZINE SITTING CHAIR FEATURE:
REVIEW: Swirling, Smokey, sticky, and completely enjoyable, the musicians in Indofin have created a simultaneously spaced out, euphonic, and bluesy, take on reggae, rock, and bits of hip-hop thrown in for good measure. Already a force in the Austin Texas scene, with appearances at SXSW in 2003-2007, and a spot on the Texas dates of the Warped Tour, they seem poised to spread there music of love, drugs, and good times further and further. One thing you should know though, they aren’t just another Sublime rip off band, though there are similarities to the Long Beach legends, the sounds of Indofin are uniquely their own, and the laid back grooves and Hip-Hop lyrical nuances on “Boozer Holiday“, along with the space mutant intro and fast upstrokes on the ska-punk number “Zanbar” prove this point nicely. So relax, gather with friends, and let Indofin take you away to the good times.
Austin, TX indie rock/reggae band Indofin plundered their way into the Austin music scene in 2005 with their debut self-titled album, also referred to as The Orange Album. These guys go one step beyond parental advisory stickers giving listeners the first track of their album, Disclaimer. And quite appropriate the disclaimer is. In the familiar style of Sublime, Indofin does a great job of producing songs that seem to come from extraordinary circumstances in life such as, but certainly not limited to, run-ins with law enforcement. Combining reggae, hip-hop, rock, ska and a little punk styles, Indofin exhibits a unique style and perspective on popular music. Indofin’s songs are pretty complex in structure as well. On several tracks, the songs have tempo changes and instrumental sections that add depth to the album and show the band’s overall talent. They even throw some Cheech and Chong references and samples in with reggae rhythms and clever rhymes that will stick in your head all day.This album is, no doubt, a feel good album. Upbeat songs about reckless actions can give a freeing feeling. Similar in overall vibe to Sublime’s 40oz to Freedom, this is a great album for the center of a party or just kicking back and letting your mind wander. These guys have got the attitude and skills to go far.
3.5 out of 5 stars You can learn more about Indofin at www.indofinmusic.com Posted by JB Swift at 2:29 PM Labels: indofin, reggae, ska, sublime
FooManChoo Reviews : Indofin from Liveaudiomag.com
Foo's first thought hear is Sublime meets The Chili Peppers. But, there is some creative old school here with Indofin; by the time you get to the crazy intro and exit of "Boozer Holiday", it's obvious that these guys have partied with Pink Floyd. Yeah, who hasn't. And perhaps judging from the band's personal reasons for wanting to be on Foo's Famous Reviews (of which the Foo will not quote here) these cats have had a party with the best of them. Now Foo will briefly flash the wok with a pinch of hot spices and give just a hint of warning to this band of misfits - get a manager who rolls like a rock star but, can also kick your ass and talk their way out of five Chinese finger puzzles at the same time. Problem solved. Ok, now that the dish is spicy, a bit more about the underlying flavors. This band of already infamous musicians pushes out a heavy mix of reggae/rock, with moments of rage like a punk band and absolutely remarkable segways and intros that resemble the tricks of psychedelic yester-year. Hmmm... now Foo will very carefully put the finishing touches on this dish. Foo knows nothing of this 'Bubble' recording place (Foo is East Coast), for the most part the recording is top notch. Perhaps some creative care could be taken with the vocal harmonies. Foo thinks that they are to close together and thus adds confusion to the mix. Confusion spawns fear and from there one is helplessly spun into the dark side..or..um, one might have the tendency to waiver in pitch. So this paragraph is not really about the sound as much as it is production. Maybe Foo suggests that they plan out the harmonies with a bit more spatial harmony - try one low instead of dancing in the same octave. If anyone has a set of those tiny pipes lying around, go high every now and then. Maybe even the high guy (duh-huh) would use a mildly blended effect like chorus or that hot little MXR flange -you know, the orange one that Foo's friend stole from him in collage. FOO's Out!!!
Foo Man Choo - LiveAudioMag.com (Jul 19, 2009)
NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT JULY 2009 EDITION by Isaac Davis Jr. Juniors Cave Online Magazine
T.J. Huerta (Guitar/Vocals), Donnie Mann (Drums), and Albert Huang (Bass) are the fantastic trio that makes up the members of the super talented band (Indofin). The band's fusion of several genres(alternative punk rock, reggae, ska, funk, and hiphop) into one melodious tune is what makes Indofin the band to watch out for in the coming years. In this special music spotlight with Indofin, our Webzine gets to know the band a little better. Enjoy!
Isaac: What was the best part of 2008 for you musically?
Indofin: I [Albert, our bassist] decided to go to school for recording arts, we wrote and worked on a bunch of new songs, and made the major decision to keep the band together even though we were down to three of the original five members.
Isaac: What do you feel was your biggest accomplishment for 2008?
Indofin: We got perform on major network television once. Our bassist's [Albert's] father passed away in the spring of 2008, about a month before our fifth US tour which was looking quite promising. We also had quite a few regional dates around Texas booked already. Anyway, he [Albert] had to leave the country twice and we basically cancelled all our upcoming shows (about 25 gigs) and whatever immediate plans we had, and we just didn't jam or practice or play shows at all for about 6 months. In the fall, we started doing some gigs again at home and in 2009, after Albert had been in school for awhile, he started bringing us into the studio to record our new songs which was when new life emerged in Indofin.
Isaac: Describe the music scene in area.
Indofin: It is highly competitive and cutthroat in Austin TX. There more and more crooked promoters these days and very few bands actually make a living just performing. A few show promoters have adapted the Los Angeles method of making bands sell tickets to the shows they are booked on. Most bands actually don't get paid at all, and you really gotta work to get a good crowd to your show since on any given day of the week there are so many options in terms of concerts to go to. The local music scene is struggling against big business, sound ordinances, and a growing population in a relatively small area. But events like Austin City Limits, SXSW, and other numerous live music events bring thousands of people from all over the world and they are a major part of the city's economy. But as we said, any night of the week there's a good band playing, which is cool.
Isaac: What has been the best venue to perform at and why?
Indofin: We've always enjoyed playing at Stubbs in Austin TX. The first time we played there, we were the opening band for the Jagermeister tour in 2007, and we were opening for The Supervillains and The Expendables. Well, the show was near sold out, and started late, so when we were getting on stage the room was already packed, and they just loved us. Besides that the sound was amazing, the venue paid us well, and we got it on video, which everyone can check out on our MySpace. We also got to play the Hot Topic Kevin Says Stage at Vans Warped Tour 2007 in Houston and that was a very memorable experience as well.
Isaac: Elaborate a little about whom were your biggest influences in the music industry and why?
Indofin: Nirvana, Sublime, Bob Marley, Rancid, Janes Addiction, RedHotChiliPeppers, Reel Big Fish, the list could go on and on. We all grew up in the 90s, and these bands all did something to either define a genre or create a new scene. All these bands gave birth to a wave of imitator bands or wannabes in various scenes (some good, some not so good) but they pretty much make up the scene today. The bands we named above that stuck with it and are still around today are pretty much as successful as you can get as a band, they continue to make good music, their live shows are amazing, and we highly respect all of that about them.
Isaac: Let's talk about what you feel you will bring to the music industry.
Indofin: We'd like to be able to show hopeful or prospective musicians that nowadays it is possible to make a living in the music industry without getting famous or getting signed to a label. We were one of the first bands in the Austin scene to book our tour independently and entirely on our own. The tour was an absolute disaster, but it did give us some degree of street cred and we definitely learned what not to do. At this point in our career, we really don't care at all about being famous, all we really want is to do what we do, without having to seek approval from the label, giving up creative control, and becoming the people we hate.
Isaac: If you had an opportunity to work with one artist or group, who would it be and why?
Indofin: We would have loved to open a show for Sublime, but unfortunately that is not possible. Ever since the beginning of Indofin, people have always compared us to them and most fans of Sublime that hear us become fans of ours. We are actually recording at the studio in Austin where Sublime recorded parts of their last record. We did on one occasion get to open a soldout show in Austin for Badfish Sublime Tribute band, and that's about the closest we'll ever get to that dream. Other people we'd like to work with are Tim Armstrong from Rancid, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones and Tenacious D, simply because these guys all "get it", in our opinion.
Isaac: How would you describe your music to others?
Indofin: We don't like to be labeled a single all encompassing genre. But to simply put it, we are an alternative punk rock band, with ska, funk, and hip-hop influences. We played every type of show out there, including sets with metal bands to crazy weird minimalist experimental bands. Our songs are mainly simple, they all have 4 count time signatures, usually a verse and chorus parts that repeat. All of us taught ourselves how to play the instruments we play. Some of our songs sound like Sublime, some songs sound like The Beatles, and still other songs that are so different or so out there and weird that they can't even be compared to anything that people have ever heard.
Isaac: What type of feedback have you received from fans about your music?
Indofin: Most fans of Sublime will compliment us by telling us we sound like Sublime. Still others might put us down by saying we sound like Sublime. Other bands we've been compared to are Rancid & RHCP. We don't really mind all the comparisons but we would like our fans to realize and appreciate that there's more to us, and that our music has plenty of room to grow and evolve. We don't wanna be like Aerosmith or ACDC, who are just stuck recording the same album over and over again.
Isaac: Where can fans locate you at online?
Indofin: Our new website is up at www.indofinmusic.com. They can also find us on MySpace, Purevolume, ReverbNation, Facebook, and everywhere else. Our music is available on iTunes, CDbaby, and Amazon just to name a few.
Isaac: What can fans expect from you in the next five years?
Indofin: We are planning to release our second record at the end of this year. After that, our fans should be on the lookout for us on tour and playing in their towns. We really do want to perform in other countries and that's something we want to move towards, so even our fans outside the US should be on the lookout for us over the next few years. Five years from we would like to be a band that's able to support themselves through our music and through performing our music. It is not so important to us to be signed on a label as it is to just like what we are doing and having the creative freedom to do what we want.
Isaac: Time for some shout outs to your family, friends, and fans…
Indofin: We are so grateful to all of our families for their support. And we want to thank all our friends and fans we have met across the country who have personally sacrificed or gone out of their way to either feed us food or give us a place to sleep while we've been on tour.
Isaac: Final words…
Indofin: Buy our CD on iTunes and visit www.indofinmusic.com and join the streetteam!"Isaac Davis Jr. - Junior's Cave Online magazine" (Jul 4, 2009)
Texas Based Band Loves Playing in Bayou Country Dec, 2007 The Courier, Houmatoday.com
Big Fun correspondent DJ TRoLL recently talked to Justin Cook, a singer with Austin, Texas-based Indofin about the bands love of Houma.
What albums have you released so far? Some of the early stuff was an LP with four tracks on it. We recorded it at my house. That was probably back in 2001. Before that we had just a bunch of stuff we recorded ourselves. That was probably our first album. Almost two years ago, we recorded a CD in a week. That was done at Bubble Studio. That was Indofin’s self-titled debut "Indofin." That was about all the major recording we’ve done. We’re gonna go back into the studio early next year and record a new album. I think we’re all looking forward to that.
What span of distribution will this next CD have? Wherever our band takes us. You know, we sell our CDs at CDBaby.com, you can buy them from our Web site itself, or you know, at our shows. We just sell them. We don’t have any main distribution. We do it all ourselves. We have a managing company based out of Ohio, HM Concerts and Management, and they’re gonna help us mainly with the recording of the new album. They’re not doing any of the distribution. We just signed with them this year, and we’ll see where that takes us.
Will you play in Houma again anytime soon? I don’t know when the next time will be. The guys in Johnny On Coke are coming to Austin to play a show with us soon. We’re always down to play in Houma. We love the hell out of Houma. The kids have a good time at the shows. We try to make it out to Houma at least three times a year. You opened for Johnny On Coke’s CD release.
How was that show? I had a great time. I don’t know if you saw our singer T.J. (Huerto). He was probably the drunkest one there. We always have fun in Houma. We go out to California and Hollywood and all these different places and people will be like "Where’s your favorite place to play, and every time we say it’s Houma, Louisiana. When we go to other places people are pretentious. They’re not that way in Houma.
You guys got onstage together. How was that? Anytime you get the chance to freestyle it’s a good time. A lot of people have mistaken you for a local band because you play in the area so much.
At that show you were kind of the local band that wasn’t, so what is your favorite thing about this area? I think it’s just people have a thing for the music. I mean, out here in Austin everyone and their mom is in a band, so I think that usually people in smaller towns have more of a desire to hear music because they don’t get to hear it as much. And in Louisiana the people know how to party. They’ve got some drinkers, man.
What are some of your favorite Houma bands? I don’t know if I know too many, but it’d have to be Johnny On Coke and Ta Ta Destroyers.
What places in Houma have you guys been to other than the Brick House? There’s a place called the Garage. Those are all we’ve ever played in Houma. Oh, yea. That place unfortunately shut down. But where else have you been around town? Not just playing … like, I know we went to Danny Billelo’s. The restaurant? That gumbo was off the chain. That was a good hamburger too. Our last time in Houma we played at a Mexican restaurant and then we stayed over at some of the guys from Ta Ta Destroyers’ house. They had the backyard-wrestling match and that’s one of our best memories there. We have a whole section of pictures on our MySpace page for that.
What is your band most known for? Getting drunk and acting like idiots.
What is your goal as a musical group? We like to have fun, and creating music is what we like to do, but one day we’d love to get paid for doing what we do. I mean, everybody wants to get paid to do what they do. It’s not the only reason you do it, but when you get a little bit of recognition for what you do, it’s good.
What are your biggest musical influences? We go from Slayer to Sublime, of course, to Outkast and Tupac. Almost anything we can think of. We’ve got a whole list of our influences on MySpace. I think we all listen to whatever; from classic rock to old country music to rock-and roll and rap music. We listen to everything you can listen to.
What are your live shows like? Drunken debauchery … and that’s about it. I mean, I think we’re high energy, we have a good time, we relate well to people, and we probably get sloppy because we probably drink too much, but you know, it’s all part of the genre. I mean, you go to a club to drink and listen to music. There’s no other reason to do rock-and-roll other than drunken debauchery. Absolutely.
Tell me something personal about you or the other members of your band.
I think our best story is when we were in an attempted car jacking in Phoenix while on tour. I think it was the Mexican mafia. I’m not sure, but they tried to pin us in, and they shot at our van with their gun. They hit Donny (Mann) across the head and tried to pull him out of the car, and that’s probably our best story. We went to Phoenix, and they tried to steal our van but we got away. If you go on the MySpace, there’s a picture of the hood with the bullet hole in it.
What do you stand for? Not much. If you ask T.J., it’s probably love and rock-and-roll, but I’d say it’s all about having fun. I mean, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. There’s too much other serious stuff going on in the world. We just make music, and if you like it you like it. If you don’t, well you know, oh well. We’ll still party with you.
What else would you like to tell your Houma area fans? We love you. We love you a lot. Houma’s one of our favorite places to play. The Brick House treats us really good. Everyone treats us really good. They think we’re cool, which is pretty cool. They’re probably the only people who think we’re cool. We just always have a good time, and we always want to come back.
Aww. We love you guys too. Thanks for taking the time to do this interview, man. Come back soon. Absolutely. Thank you.----DJ Troll - The Courier, Houmatoday.com (Dec 17, 2007)
Album Review @ IndieMusicStop.com , Nov. 2006 CW. Ross, Senior Editor, IndieMusicStop.com Artist Name: Indofin Title: "Indofin (The Orange ... Artist Name: Indofin Title: "Indofin (The Orange Album)" Style: Punk Rock/Ska/Reggae/HipHop Website: http://www.myspace.com/indofin Rating: 7.50(Scale 1-10) By C.W. Ross The band is regulars on the Austin, Texas club scene. They played at SXSW Austin in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. They have also had their songs "Put In Work" and "Power To Tell" featured on the AustinPunkRock compilation CDs. On this release the band manages to fuse elements of ska, reggae, hiphop, and punk rock to achieve a their own unique sound. The CD starts right off with a disclaimer track that lets you know that this release isn't for the uptight or faint of heart. The songs found on the CD deal with real life issues with a straight forward rough edged approach. The music is solid and pulls on all the different musical styles mentioned before to keep the entire album fresh. Each new song brings a new musical flavor into the mix. If you're looking to hear some adult gritty style music then this release should fill your needs. -----C.W. Ross - IndieMusicStop.com (Jun, 2006)
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THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR SKA/REGGAE LOVERS. Review... THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR SKA/REGGAE LOVERS. Reviewer Tammy wrote: "This CD changes up every song to different styles that throw you all over the place. You hear a bit of reggae, ska, rock, rap, punk, etc. It's all there and done very well. A very unique sound."
AMAZING! Reviewer Andrea wrote: "Sounds like Sublime but different, a good different. I seriously don't know how I've been living without this CD. It's definitely a must-have in your collection."
GOOD VIBES AND GOOD TIMES Reviewer Kurt wrote: "Sublime is definitely one of your main influences, but this sways away from that path and holds its own. Too many bands like this sound exactly the same. Many different styles and it works great! I would love to see this live."
Indofin self titled, CD Review Skratch Magazine, Aug. 2005
INDOFIN-INDOFIN(independently released)
The press pack confesses, "Most kiddos will write [Indofin] off as Sublime sound alikes." The unnaturally nonchalant lulling, the lyrics that illustrate the scoring and smoking of specific substances, those tepid tempos (plow-paced, plodding, tedious at times), and the stinging strokes of sharp guitar do indeed suggest a Sublime semblance. Indofin's few frail efforts to sever themselves from Bradley and his boys—redundant record samples/scratches and the sometimes sputtering, unrhythmic rhymes—seem as salt on an already red, red rugburn. Certainly, some good grooves occasionally occur. Surrounded by songs that obsess on drugs, drinks, and sexy strippers, "Bleed" supplies a slower, sticky solace; and "Run" propels itself pleasantly, slowing slightly at an echo-soaked scaffold. Still, these songs are strummed and sung so that Sublime-ital associations seem suitable, even inevitable. If Indofin turned their talent towards something unique, this stereotype that haunts them would wither away. -Dane
SHOW REVIEW: Rock Stars- Indofin Wed. Oct.22 2003 Rank and Revue Vol. 1/No. 25
TJ told me that he ate a healthy portion of mushro... TJ told me that he ate a healthy portion of mushrooms before the show Wednesday night at Rock Stars, a new live music venue located in the middle of frat boy central on Sixth Street. He says that their music always sounds better when he's tripping. With an ear-to-ear grin, I would have to agree with the parttime lead vox/rhythm guitar player, parttime pizza guy and full time stoner punk who sings with more soul than most Red River rats can shake a stick at. Indofin is a sixpiece ska band who dynamically fuse elements of dub, hiphop, punk and reggae into a heart-felt package that you might as well label, "Fuck You If You're Not Feeling Us!" Sure, right away, most kiddos will write these dudes off as Sublime sound alikes. I've heard it more than a few times at the shows and around town. Well, I'm not here to extinguish that as hearsay or even call it a bullshit statement. I will however gladly fuel the fire of those opinions by stating that the spirit of the former Long Beach three piece of punk fuckups, the same ruffieans that pummeled the planet during the early 90's with eerie affection and a passionate disposition for their music, lives through this particular group of musicians in 2003. Indofin could care less what anyone thinks. They live for their own music and hope that others can somehow relate. I can. TJ, a former death metal drummer and self taught vocalist and guitar player, does sound like Bradley when he hits the high notes. The purity of his pipes carry a force and a vitality that is tender, but never reluctant. Justin, the flowmaster and energetic emcee of the group always keeps the party moving with stage antics that include dancing and leaping around his band mates or trying to pick fights by taunting TJ while he's trying to play. In the past, this has lead to several dogpiles, scattered blood, and of course a series of laughs and crowd applause, whom are often trying to figure out if the fights and verbal lashings are serious. Donny, whose drums always seem to need more mics than the band can afford, is one of the most laidback kids I've ever met. He's always mellow, always stoned, and lives for surfing and playing. Mike is the DJ. His precision cuts and sound manipulations keep a hiphop vibe, but definitely stand behind the sonic succinctness of Eric's finesse lead guitar licks and the spastic bass playing of Albert, a short Taiwanese kid whose nicknamed the Tweakinasian. As the mushrooms kicked in and the beers kept coming courtesy of their biggest fans, Indofin kept rockin' in their normal feelgood fashion. They played songs like Boozer Holiday, the highly rotated video on Austin Music Network that highlights the ups and downs of consumption. Mid-day Morning, a bittersweet ode to the current state of affairs in the band's rock-at-all-cost lifestyle and Rule of Thumb, a shoutout to fellow friends and rockers in the local scene. To the crowd's delight, the band also performed their own punked out version of the Ronettes classic Be My Little Baby and covered the Misfits' Where Eagles Dare. The show was great-we all smoked out afterwards and TJ even had some extra fungi-yippeee! Indofin are a fun loving group of punker sluts who represent music of extreme moral worth or value-and that, my fellow critics, is the dictionary definition of the word sublime.
Smitty - Rank And Revue (Nov, 2003)
SHOW REVIEW: Miercoles de Rock, El MundoJAN. 2003
INDOFIN Un quinteto por demas extrano, esto en cu... INDOFIN Un quinteto por demas extrano, esto en cuanto a la composicion etnica del grupo, en el cual destaca un oriental, un latino, y tres gabachos: para que midan la intensidad de las fusiones musicales. Estos ninos si que son un lubricante contaminante de ritmos ya que en el escenario parecen una licuadora, porque no paran de moverse, se suben a los amplificadores, se bajan, se tiran al suelo, pero sobre todo porque mezclan el ska, el punk, con chispas de reggae y hard rock, resultando en un sabroso jugo de ritmos, que uno se lo toma y no para de estremecerse. Indofin de la rola de The Beatles "Help", hizo un cover bastante bueno. Lo de ellos ni que decir. "Take Away", "Sleeve", "Back to Blue", "Sir Slippy", "Aqua Boogie", y "Boozer Holiday", fue una muestra de su talento.
