Planer blends the atmospheric density of heavy shoegaze with the expansive dynamics of post-rock, channeling the emotional weight of Deftones and the raw intensity of Dinosaur Jr, but leaves out the guitar heroics in favor of cinematic immersion.
Band members Matt, Jack, Zack & Eric share some of their favorite songs in this weeks edition of “Five For Friday” but first check out their song “Satisfied” from their debut E.P. “The End”.
Matt Planer: Too Small To Fail by Forgetters
“This song keeps me playing music, and is the best Jawbreaker song. It’s also a beautiful response to a fan’s judgment towards the writer’s lack of new work.
Jack Planer: Trying Your Luck by The Strokes
“The song that got me into The Strokes and basically made me take guitar seriously. My favorite lead part ever and it’s only two notes! It doesn’t get any better than that.
Zack Planer: Rollin’ With The Flow by Charlie Rich
“The steel guitar riff and drum fill combo keeps me coming back to this one. Every moment of this tune is memorable. It is the first country song that resonated with me.”
Eric Planer: Sweet Talk by Dear and the Headlights
“It was the first song I heard by Dear and the Headlights, and I was hooked. There’s something about the interplay between the guitar rhythm and the vocal melody that is really fresh and unique to me, even today almost twenty years later.
Planer Pick: My Favorite Mistake by Sheryl Crow
“This song has everything – Sheryl Crow’s vocal talent mixed with the songwriting and production of Jeff Trott and the incredible guitar work of Wendy Melvoin. That guitar intro is absolutely iconic. Husky Höskulds and Trina Shoemaker’s engineering is top notch and Tchad Blake’s mix just sounds like late 90’s Top 40 to us.”
