Rooftops
In the far northwest corner of Washington State is the bayside city of Bellingham, the home of Rooftops. With Drew Fitchette, Mark Detrick, and Jonathan McIntyre on guitars and Wendelin Wohlgemuth on Drums, Rooftops craft intricate, mathy pop rock with dense counterpoint and sparse vocals. However, the band’s tapped notes, and complex, cross accentuated rhythms are balanced by emotive melodies and moments of delicate beauty. If you need a comparison, imagine the complex power of Don Caballero or Battles, but with the emotional tug of Explosions In The Sky or Mono.
The members of Rooftops have been involved in the NW underground scene for many years. Mark was a founding member of both Lands Farther East and Treasures. Drew and Wendolin both played with In Praise of Folly and an early version of Mt St Helens Vietnam band. Jon was a member of Snow Cuts Glass and is active as a solo artist. United, they bring a unique combinations of skills together.
Their debut full length album “A Forest Of Polarity” expands on the bands already impressive sound by adding layers of acoustic guitars, horns, strings and percussion. The resulting arrangement creating a impressive sound that synergizes post rock and math rock into something new. Released in November 2009 by Clickpop Records – this record is an audacious debut for an exciting new band.
For booking and sales please contact http://sonicbids.com/rooftops or rooftops@rooftopsmusic.net
