Full disclosure: The Channel is one of my all time favorite bands. I was introduced to them through a friend and downloaded the two songs they had available on mp3.com (the precursor to MySpace for bands). During the 15 or so years of their existence, The Channel has released 4 albums (with a 5th one due out this year) and their members have been involved in numerous musical projects: Golden Bear, Minorcan, Leatherbag, and The Deserters to name a few. They create a unique blend of music; mixing all the best elements of indie rock, folk, psychedelia, and sleepy bedroom pop into a wonderful concoction that would please even the most discerning palate. We sat down with Colby and Andy from The Channel to talk about their upcoming album, Multi-Good and Services, and hear some music, both new and old, from the prolific songwriters.
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All of The Channel’s albums are available on iTunes and Bandcamp: Tones Are Falling (2001), Personalized (2004), and the 2 disc Tales From A Two-Hill Heart / Sibylline Machine (2006). They’re all spectacular in their own way and worth your money, but if you only want to buy one, I’d recommend Personalized. It showcases the talent of three different songwriters and has a great Will Oldham cover to close it out.
- Posted by Randall La Rue 
