Hollands is composed of multi-instrumentalist John-Paul Norpoth and violinist Jannina Barefield. The band released their debut EP "Faces" late last year with a release party show at Mercury Lounge.

Together, they combine fuzzy Flaming Lips guitars with Martin-esque orchestral arrangements and traditional folk nods to the Paul Simon's and the Grateful Dead's of years past. At times, Hollands sounds like a simple folk duo, plaintive and gentle, soft and free. At others, the band performs as a loud, brash, orchestral rock ensemble; employing cello, organs, synthesizers, electric and acoustic violins. In other words, they'll explore any means necessary to realize the most honest atmosphere and capture the diversity of each song.

Hollands is taping an appearance for Fearless Music on August 19th and they are also playing two shows later this month to wrap up the summer. The first show is August 20th at Glassland Gallery and Hollands is sharing the bill with In Cadeo (CD release show for Making Our Graves). The following night, Hollands is playing a free show at Pete's Candy Store.

Here is a live video from a show at Pete's Candy store earlier this summer.



Hollands have a new EP, "Mother", due out in September.

Links:
Hollands' MySpace Profile