1UNDER RECORDS

Laine Pierce of Circatree started writing and recording minimalist emotional electronic tracks in 2006, these songs eventually developed into a solo project called Flowers of Takai. The word Takai is a Japanese word that has many meanings, one of which is death and the afterlife.
Flowers of Takai is an eclectic project based on the idea of infinity and life growing from death, thus cycling forever.
Pierce collaborates with a lot of musicians with many different styles, and continuously expands the sound of Flowers of Takai. Expect an amazing debut album later this year.

Perfect if You're a Fan of: The Smiths, Broken Spindles, The Postal Service, The Cure, Thom Yorke, Les Savy Fav

Bone Trees and Skull Blossoms.

C@B is the acoustic based solo project of Cameron Babb (the icarus construct, aria in binary, bevelle apparatus).
Babb's approach to song writing is as intellectual as it is emotional, and very effective. The melodies will keep you guessing, the hooks will keep you listening, and the lyrics will keep you thinking.
'Beyond The Bone Orchard', the debut release, produces catchy melodies that reflect on the transitory nature of modern culture. The 12 tracks are inventive, and introspecitve, and the effect is subtly tragic.

Perfect if you're a fan of: Elliott Smith, The Talking Heads, Cursive, Death Cab for Cutie, Billy Bragg, Radiohead

In January 2006 Laine Pierce of Starlight Studios posted an ad searching for local Asheville musicians. Guitarist Andy Askew was one of the first to answer the ad which stated influences such as Kraftwerk, STS9, and Portishead. From the first notes played together there was a conversation developing. The two felt a common bond coming from the same love and feelings of life and music. Cd's were traded of past projects and favorite artists. With each conversation there was new idea of what this project could be. After auditioning a number of drummers Michael Lott made the band a reality. They felt that his sense of precision and his heartfelt soul was perfect for their musical vision. Within days, the band auditioned Mike McBride on keys. Mike's classical background and knowledge of modern programing completes what is now Circatree. Like the name, the band blends the analog of organic instruments and the digital of electronics. Circatree blends electronica, rock, experimental, house, hip-hop and downtempo styles in an eclectic way. It is the band's intention to bring people together through the power of music, and to promote awareness and vibrational healing which can happen when the intention is right...

Perfect if you're a fan of: STS9, Benevento/Russo Duo, Disco Biscuits, Umphrey's McGee

Zoo Logic's sound is electonic based indie rock, fronted by Clinton Wetherill (persons unkown, icarus construct, bevelle apparatus)Wetherill's guitar style is mathy, and heavy. Serving as the perfect conduit for his punk rock voice, novel approach to lyrics, and lush electronics. The result is a world of sound so unique, it could only come from the mind of the Zoologist.

Perfect if you're a fan of: Pinback, Q and not U, At-the-Drive-in, No Knife, Atom and his Package, Aphex Twin.

Zane Gragg was always a friend of a lot of the members of the Asheville indie scene. He also played bass, and wrote songs. So when Gragg asked 1under records mainstay Clinton Wetherill to play drums it seemed like a natural progression. They quickly gained C@B's Cameron Babb on guitar and voice, and Ryan 'flux' Doody of IOSIA on Keys. From the beginning the goal of bevelle was more poppy and more dancy than most acts on 1under records. The early motivation of the bands development and the obvious chemistry of the members was suddenly halted for a temporary hiatus until Gragg finishes school at UNCG. Sadly the only recording to date is the track 'wintermute' on the compilation 'below and beyond the call of indie'. Perhaps a Christmas or Spring break reunion?

Perfect if you're a fan of: The Faint, The Mars Volta, Q and not U, System of a Down, At-the-Drive-in