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Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Sunday (August 2010)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Sunday (August 2010)

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Saturday (August 2010)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Saturday (August 2010)

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Friday (August 2010)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Friday (August 2010)

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Launch Party (August 2010)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0400

Majestic: F*cking Awesome Fest Launch Party (August 2010)

Lettercamp Bio/Press Release (August 2010)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The concept of Lettercamp originally began in a basement in Cleveland, Ohio. Frustrated with the inability to express music and the way her mind interpreted it, Liz Wittman decided the next best thing was to make it herself. Starting by creating demos at her parents home, honing her skills in pop-rock bands Friendly Foes and Kiddo, and finally deciding to venture out on her own, Wittman realized it was time for Lettercamp to physically take form.

Musical influences widely ranging, Wittman makes mention of June Christy, Refused, and describes herself as “somewhat of a manic music listener”. Being in bands of different influences have also shaped what her current project has become. Moving to Detroit allowed Wittman to connect with a new community of musicians. She slowly patched together a band of talented individuals, each from successful former Detroit bands. Matt Lannoo (Nice Device, Von Bondies), Derek Dorey (Millions of Brazilians), and Panic (Pas/Cal, Johnny Headband) all have extensive musical experience, each bringing something different to the band. Over time, they began to improvise on what Wittman had laid the foundation for. Now, they write as a full unit, putting tracks together as a whole.

The live show is a different beast altogether, and one that has already garnered the fledgling band attention. An intricate production, lights and screens, projections and silhouettes, it’s all part of keeping the crowd entertained. The music itself is a combination of a lot of different sources and genres, but is generally what Wittman would refer to as “electro pop filled with layers of masterfully architected sounds”. It’s entirely danceable, undeniably sexy, and has just the right amount of hooks. Wittman’s transformation from timid girl-next-door to a flirty entertainer is a sight to behold. While the tracks are downright catchy in recorded form, they come to life in a very sexual way when witnessed live.

Lettercamp’s debut LP, Raccoon Panda, will be released on 10” colored vinyl in September on Five Three Dialtone Records.