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Frodus Split EP
Frodus (a.k.a. Frodus Conglomerate International, Frodus Sound Laboratories, FCI, Frodus Escape Plan, Frodus Deposit Insurance Corporation) was an American post-hardcore band formed in 1993 in Washington, D.C. by vocalist/guitarist Shelby Cinca and drummer Jason Hamacher. The band went through numerous bassists over the course of their career. Their mixture of math rock and hardcore punk plus their lyrical themes, frequently dark and dissonant and seen as esoteric for the time, led them to be described by critics as one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of the 1990s. Biography Existence (1993-1999) Frodus' first releases were self-distributed cassettes and 7 inches, such as ''Babe'', ''Tzo-Boy'', and ''Molotov Cocktail Party''. Two other releases ('' Fireflies'' and ''F-Letter''), on now defunct indie labels, followed. Frodus later signed with Tooth & Nail Records, an independent label out of Seattle, with whom they released ''Conglomerate International ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refused
Refused (also known as the Refused) is a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå and formed in 1991. Refused is composed of vocalist Dennis Lyxzén, guitarist Kristofer Steen, drummer David Sandström, and bassist Magnus Flagge. Guitarist Jon Brännström was a member from 1994, through reunions, until he was fired in late-2014. Their lyrics are often of a non-conformist and politically far-left nature and were for a time associated with the straight edge subculture. The band released their debut album '' This Just Might Be... the Truth'' in 1994. They followed this up with '' Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent'' (1996) and five EPs. In 1998, the band released '' The Shape of Punk to Come'', which expanded their sound with jazz and electronic influences, but was initially poorly received commercially and critically. The group shortly after disbanded during their subsequent tour. Despite limited contemporary success, Refused were influential on the development ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Duncan (musician)
OK Go is an American rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar and vocals), Dan Konopka (drums and percussion), and Andy Ross (guitar, keyboards and vocals), who joined them in 2005, replacing Andy Duncan. The band is known for its quirky and elaborate music videos which are often filmed in one take. The original members formed as OK Go in 1998 and released two studio albums before Duncan's departure. The band's video for "Here It Goes Again" won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2007. History Formation and early years (1998–2000) The band's lead singer, Damian Kulash, met bassist Tim Nordwind at Interlochen Arts Camp near Traverse City, Michigan, when they were 11. The band name comes from an inside joke developed at Interlochen; they had an often high art teacher who would repeatedly say, "OK... Go!" while they were drawing. They kept in to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fugazi (band)
Fugazi (; ) is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. They are noted for their style-transcending music, DIY ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry. Fugazi has performed numerous worldwide tours and produced six studio albums, a film, and a comprehensive live series, gaining the band critical acclaim and success around the world. Highly influential on punk and alternative music, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2003. History Formation and early years (1986–1989) After the hardcore punk group Minor Threat dissolved, MacKaye (vocals and guitar) was active with a few short-lived groups, most notably Embrace. He decided he wanted a project that was "like the Stooges with reggae", but was wary about forming another band after Embrace's breakup. MacKaye recalled, "My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Lally
Joseph Francis Lally (born December 3, 1963) is an American bassist, vocalist and record label owner, best known for his work with Fugazi. Biography Lally was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. Fugazi Joe Lally formed Fugazi with Ian MacKaye in 1987. He remained as the group's bassist until their "indefinite hiatus" in 2003. Tolotta records Lally founded Tolotta Records (distributed through Dischord Records), which was active from 1994 until 2001, putting out notable releases by such artists as Dead Meadow, Spirit Caravan, Stinking Lizaveta & Orthrelm. Side projects In early 2002, Lally joined ex- Frodus members Shelby Cinca and Jason Hamacher on a project originally called The Black Sea, which would change its name to Decahedron and release an EP and an album before Lally left the band. He has also worked with John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer as the group Ataxia, releasing two albums: ''Automatic Writing'' (2004) and '' AW II'' (2007). Solo work In 2006, Lally was pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lujo Records
Lujo Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 2001 by Erik Aucoin in Louisiana. ''The Owl'', April 1, 2011. In 2004, Lujo Records moved to Washington, D.C., and Jocelyn Toews bought 50% of the label. In 2006 Aucoin and Toews married and in 2008 they moved the label to . Lujo has released records by , Look Mexico, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Out Circuit
The Out_Circuit is an indie rock/post-hardcore band/project by former Frodus co-frontman Nathan Burke currently signed to Lujo Records. The Out Circuit was originally based in Washington, DC but now resides in Seattle, Washington. History In 2000, following the breakup of his previous band Frodus, Nathan Burke formed The Out Circuit. After releasing an album (2003's ''Burn Your Scripts Boys'') and completing a couple of tours Burke decided to move the band across the country to Seattle, WA. After several years of recording 2008 saw the release of the second Out Circuit album, ''Pierce the Empire With A Sound''. The album was mixed by Teppei Teranishi of the experimental rock band Thrice. The album also featured guest vocals from Sean Ingram of Coalesce and Dustin Kensrue of Thrice. Members Current members * Nathan Burke – vocals, guitars, bass, keys. Former member of Frodus Real Cool Rain, and Night Is Invisible. * Andy Gale – drums. Former member of Haram, Corn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monkees (TV Series)
''The Monkees'' is an American television sitcom that first aired on NBC for two seasons, from September 12, 1966, to March 25, 1968. The series follows the adventures of four young men ( The Monkees) trying to make a name for themselves as a rock 'n roll band. The show introduced a number of innovative new-wave film techniques to series television and won two Emmy Awards in 1967, including Outstanding Comedy Series. The program ended in 1968 at the finish of its second season and has received a long afterlife through Saturday morning repeats (CBS and ABC) and syndication, as well as overseas broadcasts. It later enjoyed a 1980s revival, after MTV aired reruns of the program in 1986. It aired on Sunday afternoons on MeTV beginning on February 24, 2019, three days after the death of cast member Peter Tork ending April 26, 2020. The network aired four episodes on December 12, 2021, as a tribute to Michael Nesmith, who died on December 10, 2021, followed by a 'Weekend Binge' Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea
''And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea'' is the fifth and final studio album by American post-hardcore band Frodus, which was released posthumously in 2001. The album received very positive feedback from critics and fans alike, and is considered as the band's best effort. Background The album was completed in 1999, and was recorded in a few months at Salad Days Studio. The band disbanded around that time and decided to make the record their last. However, due to struggles finding a proper label to release the record, its release-date was held back. During 2000, tracks from the album would leak onto file-sharing networks, such as Napster. The disc was intended to be released through MIA-Records, but the label shut down due to lawsuits the owner was dealing with at the time. It was not until Tony Weinbender, a long-time-friend of the band, signed them to Fueled by Ramen, that helped them release the record in early 2001. The album is dedicated to Alanna Alindogan. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conglomerate International
''Conglomerate International'' is the fourth studio album by American post-hardcore band Frodus, released in 1998 through Tooth & Nail Records. The album focuses largely on the theme of corporatism. Track listing Personnel Performers *Nathan Burke - Bass, vocals *Jason Hamacher - Drums, backing vocals *Shelby Cinca - Guitar, vocals *Jonathan Kreinik - Guitar (on "Last View"), keyboards (on "Transmissions Of An Unknown Origin" and "Explosions") Production *Prof. Yaya - Layout, photography (credited as "Eye") *Tim Owen - Photography (Back cover and band photographs) *Uniphoto - Photography (Front cover) *Jonathan Kreinik - Production *Kurt Ballou Kurt Ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for hardcore punk band Converge and for his prolific recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio. Early an ... - Production on pre-production demos *Bruce Kane - Recording, mixing References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle
Seattle ( ) is a port, seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the county seat, seat of King County, Washington, King County, Washington (state), Washington. With a 2020 population of 737,015, it is the largest city in both the U.S. state, state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million, making it the List of metropolitan statistical areas, 15th-largest in the United States. Its growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 makes it one of the nation's fastest-growing large cities. Seattle is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. It is the northernmost major city in the United States, located about south of the Canada–United States border, Canadian border. A major gateway for trade with East Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling . The Seattle area was inhabited by Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
F-Letter
''F-Letter'' is the third studio album by post-hardcore band Frodus, originally released in 1996 through Double Duece NYC. To fund the recording for the album, Shelby Cinca sold a virtual reality helmet at a Doom tournament held by a now-defunct computer store. The album has been reissued many times on both CD and vinyl formats through a variety of record labels. Track listing Personnel Performers *Shelby Cinca - Vocals, guitar, percussion on "Factory Six" *Jason Hamacher - Drums, percussion on "Factory Six" *Howard Pyle - Bass, vocals *Brian McTernan - Screams and cymbals on "Buick Commission", percussion on "Factory Six" Artwork *Will Weems - Artwork, photography, layout (original 1996 version) *Chapplle Conant - Photography (original 1996 version) *Prof. Yaya - Design, art direction (2003 version) *David S. Holloway - Photography (2003 version) *Shelby Cinca - Layout (2013 version) Production *Brian McTernan Brian McTernan is an American musician and record producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fireflies (Frodus Album)
''Fireflies'' is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Frodus, released in 1995 through Level Records. The album was initially going to be a glow-in-the-dark 7" single until the band decided to instead release a full-length album because it was "just as cheap". The album was initially released on CD format, limited to 1100 copies. The album was reissued digitally in 2006, remastered and with new artwork and an alternative track-listing. The band's bandcamp page also hosts another reissue of the record, also including unique cover-art and track-listing. Track listing Personnel *Shelby Cinca The Cassettes (also known as ''The Cassettes Musical Explorers Society'') are a Washington, D.C., based "Mystic Country"/Steampunk band formed in 1999. History The Cassettes were originally formed as an outgrowth of front-man Shelby Cinca’s fo ... - Vocals, guitar *Jason Hamacher - Drums, backing vocals *Andy Duncan - Bass *Jim Cooper - Bass *Don Zientara - Engineerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
