The Locals are an alt-pop, indie-rock trio from Chicago who are steadily winning fans and devotees with their latest EP "SALT".
Fronted by singer and songwriter Yvonne Doll, the Locals have been a part of the Chicago music scene for the last decade. They have played extensively in the Midwest and have earned themselves a dedicated fan base. Once a four piece, The Locals have downsized and reorged to form their current lineup of Doll, bassist Christy Nunes and drummer Kirk Snedeker. Snedeker joined in late 2006.
"SALT" is the Locals' fifth studio effort is unapologetically guitar heavy alt-pop. Think meet The Pixies meet the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Breeders. Doll's distinct and powerful vocals cut confidently through the band, becoming the perfect compliment to the always solid, sometimes frenzied rhythm section of Nunes and Snedeker.
"SALT" was produced, recorded and mixed by Steven Gillis (Filter).
Yvonne Doll grew up in Cincinnati, OH but made her way to Chicago to attend the Art Institute of Chicago. Her photographs of people sleeping has garnered international recognition. Sleepyurbanite.com was featured on the Today Show, Irish national radio, and the German magazine "I Enjoy Seeing and Reading About Your Misfortunes." She is also an accomplished painter and necromancer.
Christy Nunes began playing professionally at the age of 14. She hails from San Diego, from where people still hail. She has played in a diverse assortment of bands over the years and brings an element of each to The Locals(R) - funk, rock, punk, acoustic and classical/jazz. Nunes is also a photographer and knife wielding maniac. She once shoved a kid during a job as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot.
Kirk Snedeker started playing drums at the age of 8. He was in an Elvis cover band at age 14 and, in addition to many local bands, put himself through college by playing music. Snedeker enjoys cooking, has a Fear of Public Vomiting (FPV) and has mostly outgrown a childhood fear of pinecones. His voice can be heard on a Space Shuttle flashlight toy circa 1992.
What people are saying about "SALT"
"Rounding out the EP are Everything Must Go and Away From Here, two songs that truly highlight Doll’s smooth voice and vocal range. Singing about the “shoulda, woulda, couldas” on Away From Here, Doll proves she has the alt-rock style of singers like Karen O, but also exhibits a unique blend of sultry sounds that definitely sets her apart and makes this track noteworthy.
With a blend of old and new sounds and lyrics about letting go, the songs on “Salt” prove to be worthy contenders for Chicago indie anthems of summer ‘10...." Time Out
"A polished rock sound..." Featured on New Music Tuesday - Afterellen.com
"The chorus to 'Away From Here' is epic" MTV via Twitter
"The Locals never cease to thrill me. I mean really, how many bands do you know like this?They manage to walk the fine line between girl rock and raw, hyper-fueled, power pop and they do it with such finesse" Loveshackbaby.net
"The sound is bright, breezy and poppy on the surface, and under laid by a tight punk-rock-orientated rhythm section. It’s upbeat, accessible stuff, but there’s still enough grit.." Rockrealms.com
“The EP ‘SALT’ will have listeners craving more than four exceptionally crafted songs….” — Rock Wired Magazine
"I feel that The Locals light up each track on 'Salt' with an energy that parallels that of early punk artists" ---- Nufutur.com
“I simply love the style The Locals provide on Salt because it seems to be music that pushes along consistently while never letting up..."----Skope Magazine