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Whirr
Whirr (originally known as Whirl) is an American shoegaze band from Modesto, California. Formed in 2010, the group currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Loren Rivera, guitarists Nick Bassett and Joseph Bautista, bassist Eddie Salgado, and drummer Devin Nunes. History Originally known as Whirl, the band had to legally change its name after a woman performing acoustic covers of Black Sabbath songs trademarked the name and threatened a lawsuit. Whirr's shoegaze sound is often compared to My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. The band underwent numerous personnel changes before settling on their current lineup in 2013. Whirr self-released a demo cassette and the EP ''Distressor'' before signing to Tee Pee Records in 2011. The band released ''June'' that year, followed by their 2012 debut album, ''Pipe Dreams''. The latter was met with a generally positive reception from music critics. On October 16 of the same year, the band released a split with Anne on Run for Cover Records ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Bassett (musician)
Nick Bassett is an American musician and record producer from Modesto, California. He was the bassist of shoegaze band Nothing and is the lead guitarist of shoegaze band Whirr. He also played guitar in the original lineup of blackgaze band Deafheaven. Career Bassett formed Whirl in October 2009. The band changed its name to Whirr after a musician also named Whirl trademarked the name and threatened legal action. Bassett wrote demo versions of songs and showed them to the other members, after which they decided to play shoegazing-influenced music. Bassett played bass for Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing from 2013 to 2018. Prior to his joining, Whirr had toured with Nothing in the spring of 2013, during which he collaborated with Nothing frontman Domenic Palermo on a goth-influenced side project called Death of Lovers. Death of Lovers debuted with ''Buried Under a World of Roses'' in October 2013, followed by their first full-length album, ''The Acrobat'', in November 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whirr / Nothing
''Whirr / Nothing'' is a split EP by the American shoegaze bands Whirr and Nothing, released on November 17, 2014 by Run for Cover. The EP was released digitally as well as in 12-inch vinyl format with an etched B-side packaged with a documentary DVD. Nothing announced the EP in February 2014, prior to the release of its debut album '' Guilty of Everything'', describing the split release as "very accessible" and noting a tentative release date of early 2014. Nothing released a music video for the track "Chloroform" on the date that the EP was released. Critical reception AllMusic critic Tim Sendra wrote: "The EP is a nice little capper for a tremendous year and presents a strong case that Nothing and Whirr are the best noise-soaked, '90s-worshiping, pedal-hopping guitar bands around". Punknews.org stated that "both bands don't skip a beat here and it's four of their best", and further commented, "These bands continue in a musical vein that allows both to showcase how differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sway (Whirr Album)
''Sway'' is the second studio album by American shoegaze band Whirr, released on September 23, 2014 by Graveface Records. The album marked the departure of previous lead singer Alexandra Morte, as well as the first release with Devin Nunes who replaced Sergio Miranda on drums. It was produced by Jack Shirley. Release and reception On July 11, 2014, the band released the song "Mumble" on SoundCloud as a preview of the new album. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, Sway received an average score of 74, based on six reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Tim Sendra of AllMusic noted that ''Sways sound had taken a large influence from Nick Bassett's presence, "inch ngthem closer to the harder side of the shoegaze revival (right next to Bassett's other band, Nothing, in fact)". He gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and finalized his review by saying that "''Sway'' is an album that would measure up to almost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pipe Dreams (Whirr Album)
''Pipe Dreams'' is the debut studio album by the shoegaze band Whirr, released on March 13, 2012 by Tee Pee Records. The album served as a follow-up to '' Distressor'', the bands critically acclaimed debut EP. Reception Reception for ''Pipe Dreams'' was generally positive. Reviewers paid particular attention to the song "Formulas and Frequencies", with Steven Spoerl of ''PopMatters'' saying that the song " as ahaunting acoustic track that utilizes a piano in stunning fashion and really puts a distinguishing mark on the album’s willingness to take unexpected directions in experimentation.", while Martin Douglas of Pitchfork said, "For starters, few shoegaze albums would have the moxie to include a song like "Formulas and Frequencies", which explores texture with an adventurousness that goes beyond tweaking effects pedals. Built around acoustic guitar, piano, and singer Alexandra Morte's floaty soprano, the song is melancholy almost to the point of being a dirge, a slow drift tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing (band)
Nothing is an American shoegaze band formed in 2010 by vocalist-guitarist Domenic "Nicky" Palermo. The band has had a revolving lineup throughout its career, with Palermo being the sole constant member following the departure of longtime guitarist-vocalist Brandon Setta in 2019. The two guitarists shared songwriting duties during Setta's tenure in Nothing. The band self-released several EPs before signing to Relapse Records. They released their debut studio album, ''Guilty of Everything (Nothing album), Guilty of Everything'', in 2014. The follow-up album, ''Tired of Tomorrow'', was released on in 2016. Nothing's third studio album, ''Dance on the Blacktop'', was released in 2018, and their fourth studio album, ''The Great Dismal'', was released in 2020. History Nothing founder Domenic "Nicky" Palermo was previously a member of the hardcore punk band Horror Show. The short-lived band only released a pair of EPs through Jacob Bannon of Converge (band), Converge's Deathwish Inc. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camera Shy (band)
Camera Shy was an American indie pop band from Oakland, California. The duo consisted of instrumentalist Nick Bassett (also of Whirr and formerly of Nothing) and vocalist Alexandra Morte (also of Night School and formerly of Whirr). They released two EPs and one full-length album. History Camera Shy was formed in 2014. After signing with Run for Cover Records, the band released their debut EP, ''Jack-o-Lantern'', on June 9, 2014. It was followed by the "Crystal Clear" single on April 18, 2015, which included a cover of the Misfits' "She" as one of the two B-sides. Camera Shy released their eponymous debut studio album on July 14, 2015. On November 10, 2017, Camera Shy was featured on the expanded version of the album ''Transistor'' by dream pop band Monster Movie A monster movie, monster film, creature feature or giant monster film is a film that focuses on one or more characters struggling to survive attacks by one or more antagonistic monsters, often abnormally megafau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristina Esfandiari
Kristina Esfandiari (born 4 March 1988) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. She writes music and performs under the monikers Dalmatian, Miserable, and NGHTCRWLR, and with the bands King Woman and Sugar High. Early life Kristina Esfandiari was born to immigrant parents, an Iranian father and a Serbian mother. They raised her in a Charismatic Christianity, Charismatic Christian church. She was raised in Sacramento, California. At age 22, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. Career Esfandiari began her musical career as a vocalist for shoegaze band Whirr (band), Whirr from 2012 to 2013 and was featured on the EP ''Around'', before moving onto her own projects. In her early years as a performer, Esfandiari became well known for her heavy and dramatic vocals during live shows. As of June 2021, Esfandiari releases music under a multitude of personas: Miserable, KRIS, Dalmatian, Sugar High, and NGHTCRWLR. Esfandiari is best known as the lead vocalist for the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne (band)
Anne was an American dream pop band from Portland, Oregon Portland ( ) is the List of cities in Oregon, most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest region. Situated close to northwest Oregon at the confluence of the Willamette River, Willamette and Columbia River, .... History Anne began in 2010 with the release of a demo. Following this, they released a mixtape titled ''Mixtape One''. In 2011, Anne released their first full-length album, ''Dream Punx'', via A389 Recordings. In 2012, Anne released a split with the band Whirr. In 2012, Anne released an EP on Run for Cover Records titled ''Power Exchange''. In 2013, Anne released an EP titled ''Jerusalem''. In 2014, Anne released their second full-length album titled ''Pulling Chain'' via Run for Cover Records. Band members *David Lindell (Vocals/Instrumentation) *Andrew Zilar (Drums) *Jared Ridabok (Drums) Discography Studio albums *''Dream Punx'' (2011, A389 Recordings) *''Pulling Chai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graveface Records
Graveface Records is an American independent record label from Savannah, Georgia, solely owned and operated by Ryan Graveface (who plays in the groups Black Moth Super Rainbow, Dreamend, the Marshmallow Ghosts and the Casket Girls). He has released recordings by Beachy Head, Serengeti, Dosh, The Appleseed Cast, Haley Bonar, Xiu Xiu, Monster Movie, Dreamend, Jakob, Jason Molina, Mount Eerie, The Loose Salute, the Lava Children, Night School, Black Moth Super Rainbow, The Seven Fields of Aphelion, and Whirr. See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, ... References External linksOfficial website American independent record labels Indie rock record labels {{US-independent-record-label-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run For Cover Records
Run for Cover Records is an American independent record label based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Casazza at the age of 17 with a $1,000 loan, the label functioned as a small one-person bedroom operation in Brighton, until Casazza graduated from Suffolk University in 2010. Known for working with undiscovered young bands from all over the world, RFC can be credited for helping launch the careers of Tigers Jaw, Modern Baseball, Title Fight, Citizen, Turnover, Pinegrove, Basement, and many more, as well as working with already notable acts like Alex G, Camp Cope, mewithoutYou, Teen Suicide, and Nothing. Their YouTube channel, which features songs and videos from artists on their roster, has 180,000 subscribers and over 154 million views (as of January, 2025). The label has released two RIAA Gold Certified singles. History 2004–2010 RFC was largely operated out of multiple apartments while Casazza attended Suffolk University. Releasing only 7-inch EPs an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tee Pee Records
Tee Pee Records is an American independent rock music record label founded by Tony Presedo in 1993 in New York City. It is prominent for releasing music by Sleep, Witch, Graveyard, Earthless, High on Fire and the Brian Jonestown Massacre. It has housed many stoner rock bands. Roster Current artists * Ancestors * Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound * Burning Love *Carousel * Coliseum * Earthless * Graveyard * Hopewell * Imaad Wasif * Jason Simon of Dead Meadow * Joy * Karma to Burn * Naam *Nebula * Night Horse * Quest for Fire * Ruby the Hatchet * The Skull * Spindrift *Sweat * The Warlocks * Whirr *Witch Past artists * All Night * Annihilation Time * Bad Wizard * Black NASA *Boulder *The Brian Jonestown Massacre * Buzzkill * Chrome Locust * Cloudland Canyon * Core *Mark D * Drunk Horse * Eldopa * Entrance * The Everyones * Gonga * Hermano *High on Fire * The High Strung * Immortal Lee County Killers * The J.J. Paradise Players Club * Kadavar * Kalas * Kreisor * Leechmilk * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modesto
Modesto ( ; ) is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California. Modesto is located in the Central Valley region, south of Sacramento and north of Fresno. Distances from other places include: north of Merced, California, east of San Francisco, west of Yosemite National Park, and south of Stockton. The city, in the San Joaquin Valley, is surrounded by rich farmland. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production. It is home to Gallo Family Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the United States. Led by milk, almonds, chickens, walnuts, and corn silage, the county grossed nearly $3.1 billion in agricultural production in 2011. The farm-to-table movement plays a central role in Modesto living in the Central Valley. Modesto has been often honored as a Tree City USA. Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
