The Tear Downs deliver razor-sharp lyrics that bite with wit and truth
Set against a backdrop of electrifying guitar-driven vocals, these sonic architects craft a sound that's uniquely their own. A potent blend of diverse influences that defies easy categorization. From soaring anthems (Open Air Cellars) to the more reflective selections (Oh Barcelona!) The Tear Downs take you on an emotional rollercoaster, each song a journey into the depths of the human experience. Their music is a map to uncharted territories, inviting you to lose yourself in the musical landscapes they create.
Hailing from Greater Boston, The Tear Downs embody the city's raw energy and unyielding spirit, but their sound transcends borders, resonating with listeners across the globe who crave music with heart, bite, and an undeniable swagger. Experience the rockin' demolition crew that is The Tear Downs. Let their music tear down your walls and rebuild your world, one note at a time.
Ready to join the revolution? Crank up the volume and get lost in the sound of The Tear Downs!
O P E N A I R
C E L L A R S
Premier release by The Tear Downs
Earning daily airplay, 11 originals jump harmonically with hook laced indie power! In true collaborative fashion,
veteran producer/musician David Minehan elevates emotive rich tunes with sonic reverence following lush lyrical twists
through familiar, yet unvisited territory. Discover your new favorite band here!
METRO WEST DAILY NEWS
"The resulting album rocks out..."Inside the Glass Eye” ... is a timeless piece of psychedelia... the music ranges from the guitar-driven “ ‘Til Death Do Us Part” to the vocal harmony-drenched “Promises to Keep.” - Ed Symkus
WE WRITE ABOUT MUSIC
"This is one of the most cohesive sounding records that come across our path in quite a while. Specifically the album opener “Another Quick One”, “Next Half Life”, “You Don’t Know”, and the slightly psychedelic closer “Inside the Glass Eye”. All fantastic songs that deserve your close attention." - Austin Sher
MEET THE BAND!
The Six Corners
THE TEAR DOWNS blend power pop, indie, and rock music with influences ringing true as familiarly woven textures to form their expanding palette—new energy you can claim as your own. If you get the chance, catch their live band experience up close, front and center.
JASON HORNICK
Keyboards, Vocalist
Jason’s musical history began in Portland OR and continued in Amherst MA with close friend and bandmate Elliott Smith. Jason brings soulful vocals, piano, and organ to the band.
MIKE GREEN
Drummer, Songwriter
Left- handed drummers do approach things differently. Mike's unique percussiveness and lyrics mark his influence out of the gate on the band's first major release.
CHRIS MARTIN
Bassist
This mysterious and rarely photographed figure at the back is a versatile musician who anchors the bottom line with energized groove-setting. Playing bass for over 30 years after training in piano and clarinet, his rhythmic dynamics swing wide for the Tear Downs. Just don’t say “Coldplay.”
A MUSICAL COLLABORATION
Sum of Talented Parts
DAN MARANCI
Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter
Grizzled and battle-hardened veteran of the Boston music scene, Dan's guitar soundscaping and knob-twiddling seeps light and shade into the band's sound. An enthusiastic, omnivorous musician and songwriter, he is simultaneously obsessed with lo-fi, prog, punk, electronic music and Fab4- esque lyrical harmonies.
ALAN SHAPIRO
Guitarist
Alan, founder of the group, plays the gritty, lunch pail axe-grinder whose dry wit and straight-ahead playing draws a line in the sand, daring bandmembers to cross. The results can be heard on cuts “Another Quick One” and “You Don't Know.”
STEVE GERACI
Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter
Steve's spark ignites the engine, emoting energy into the band’s dynamic. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, writer, and performer, Steve's excitability and storytelling breathes life into studio releases and live performance.
ABOUT THE BAND
THE TEAR DOWNS bring power pop-rock, melding musically diverse parts with conviction to familiar yet new ground. Greater Boston is home base to passionate followers who are energized by their positive energy and music. Experience The Tear Downs!
