While President Obama was busy signing the National Defense Authorization Act, allowing the military to detain American citizens indefinitely, The Scheme was in the studio, working for you on their fourth independent album. While Mitt Romney was busy firing the people he wants to vote for him, The Scheme was in Quad Studios, recording the hottest new song of the year for those who are fed up with being fed up.
The Scheme’s “Pierce the Corporate Veil” (or “PTCV”) is a bold, blues-rock public
service announcement written by Conor Gleason, the band’s bassist, and a 3L at Cardozo
Law School. “’They say they saw the sun go down; we’re tellin’ you it just went around:’
for me, that hits the very core of the song’s meaning,” says Conor. The tune is an homage
to all the 9-5ers, day laborers, and graveshifters of the world, reminiscent of artists like
Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
Besides being The Scheme’s first time in a commercial recording studio, this recording
was a watershed moment for the band in a number of ways. Despite the recent departure
of their keyboardist Omar Davis—who now studies landscape architecture at Harvard
University—The Scheme has kept its stride, and is working on additional tunes for their
upcoming album. “When we got the invitation to record at Quad, I was really stoked. A
lot of incredible recordings have been made there. It was a great experience; all the staff
were very professional and friendly,” says Dave Carlucci, the drummer. This was also
Kevin Estwick’s debut as lead engineer/producer. Kevin, the band’s saxophonist, and a
graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, also directed the music video. “PTCV” was
released exclusively on Youtube.com on Thursday, February 9th, and has since received
hundreds of hits.
The Scheme recently performed to an enthusiastic audience and packed house at the
famed Sidewalk Café in New York’s Lower East Side. Further details regarding the
music, the band, and future appearances will be announced on the band’s website,
