Those Manic Seas were an indie rock band based in Richmond, Virginia, known for their unique 'lead-singer'[3] and interactive live performances.[4]'
The band's music was composed and performed by Medley (drums), Jones (keys, theremin) and Rollo (guitar, synths, piano), while the lyrics were written and sung by “Kilroy” — an android, by all intents and purposes, comprising the body of a mannequin with a functional TV for a head. Those Manic Seas' sound would evolve from a dark, lo-fi, dance-punk into a heavily lush and semi-orchestrated post-rock, with an aptitude for melodious experimentation and theatrical stage performances. The instrumentation consisted of vocals, electric guitar, keyboards/synths, drums and an array of other instruments including piano, horns, strings, and electronic elements.
History
Early history (Headache/HeartacheEP (2010-2013)
Initially, Those Manic Seas began as a project by drummer Daniel Medley in early 2010.[5] Shortly after the band wrote their first release, 'Headache/Heartache'. The EP featured two tracks, 'Headache/Heartache' and 'That Manic Song' which were both recorded in December, 2012 at Sound of Music Studio's in Richmond, with engineer and producer Alan Weatherhead.[6] A 7"[7] of the EP was released in May 2013.[8] The band subsequently toured the East Coast in support of the EP.
(2014-Present)
In the Spring of 2015 the band embarked on their second East Coast tour. They performed at notable venues such as The National Theater for XL102's Discovery Series[9] and The Basement[10] in Nashville, TN. After returning home, they began recording a full-length album with John Morand at Sound of Music Studio. which has a tentative release date of May 2015.
