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Some Velvet Sidewalk
Some Velvet Sidewalk was an experimental lo-fi rock band from Olympia, WA on the independent label K Records. History Some Velvet Sidewalk was formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1987 by Al Larsen (vocals/guitar) and Robert Christie (drums). Their first release was '' From Playground 'Til Now'', and was independently released on cassette in 1988. Somewhere around this time, Jenny Olay joined on second guitar and went on the band's first American jaunt with the Go Team, Rich Jensen, Spook & The Zombies, and Mecca Normal. In 1990, Larsen along with Tobi Vail (drums) and Louise Olsen (bass) recorded the album, ''Shipwreck''. (The release of this album was heavily delayed, but it was eventually released in 1995.) Just before the 1990 release of their first full album, '' Appetite For Extinction'', Robert Christie left the band and was replaced by Don Blair and bass player Martin Bernier, whom Larsen had found in a free musician's wanted ad. A short tour of small Pacific NW towns quickly f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lo-fi
Lo-fi (also typeset as lofi or low-fi; short for low fidelity) is a music or production quality in which elements usually regarded as imperfections in the context of a recording or performance are present, sometimes as a deliberate choice. The standards of sound quality (fidelity) and music production have evolved throughout the decades, meaning that some older examples of lo-fi may not have been originally recognized as such. Lo-fi began to be recognized as a style of popular music in the 1990s, when it became alternately referred to as DIY music (from " do it yourself"). Harmonic distortion and " analog warmth" are sometimes confused as core features of lo-fi music. Traditionally, lo-fi has been characterized by the inclusion of elements normally viewed as undesirable in professional contexts, such as misplayed notes, environmental interference, or phonographic imperfections (degraded audio signals, tape hiss, and so on). Pioneering, influential, or otherwise significant art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994) was an American musician who served as the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band Nirvana. Through his angst-fueled songwriting and anti-establishment persona, Cobain's compositions widened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock. He was heralded as a spokesman of Generation X and is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of alternative rock. Cobain formed Nirvana with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard in 1987 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene that later became known as grunge. After signing with major label DGC Records, Nirvana found global success with " Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their critically acclaimed second album ''Nevermind'' (1991). Although Cobain was hailed as the voice of his generation following Nirvana's sudden success, he resented this, believing his message and artistic vision had been misinterpreted by the public. In a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Hip Swing
''International Hip Swing'' is a compilation CD released by the label K Records in 1993. It is centered on the alternative rock, indie pop and twee pop genres. ''International Hip Swing'' gathered together a selection of recordings previously released in the series of vinyl 7-inch EPs entitled ''International Pop Underground''. Track listing The album contains the following twenty songs: # Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet – "Rusty and Rover" # Melody Dog – "Tomorrow's World" # Some Velvet Sidewalk – "Apple" # Thee Headcoats – "Shouldn't Happen To A Dog" # Lois – "Long Time Gone" (The Everly Brothers cover) # Gravel – "Yesterday" # Brief Weeds – "(It's So Hard Not To) Say Hello" # Tiger Trap – "Hiding" # Snuff – "Den Den" # Mecca Normal – "Man Thinks 'Woman'" # Girl Trouble – "Tarantula" # Heavenly – "Escort Crash On Marsten Street" # Unrest – "Yes She Is My Skinhead Girl" # Duck Hunt – "Vacation" # Teenage Fanclub – "Free Again" (Alex Chilton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Pop Underground Convention (album)
''International Pop Underground Convention'' is a live compilation LP/CD/cassette which documents the 1991 music festival of the same name. Various recordings from the festival were compiled by K Records and released as a double album and CD, featuring music by twenty-one different bands. Convention at Olympia The 1991 International Pop Underground Convention took place in Olympia, Washington. It was all organized by Calvin Johnson, founder of the Olympia record label K Records. The six-day festival centered on a series of performances at the Capitol Theater, and the theme of the Convention focused on the independence of artists- a "fierce resistance to corporate takeover." Production Veteran engineer Patrick Maley is credited as producer for all tracks, with assistance by Sara Lorimer and Byram Abbott. Most tracks were recorded live in the YoYo Recording Studio located inside the Capitol Theater, while a few were recorded at two of the Convention's associated venues, the Nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill Rock Stars (album)
''Kill Rock Stars'' is an album released in August 1991 by various artists on the Kill Rock Stars label. All of the bands on this record performed at the 1991 International Pop Underground Convention The International Pop Underground Convention (or IPU) was a 1991 punk and alternative rock music festival in Olympia, Washington. The six-day convention centered on a series of performances at the Capitol Theater. Throughout August 20–25, ... or are from Olympia. The album was re-issued on vinyl in limited quantities as a Record Store Day exclusive in 2011. Track listing (LP) Track listing (CD) References {{Authority control 1991 compilation albums Kill Rock Stars compilation albums Punk rock compilation albums Record label compilation albums Riot grrrl albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Scream (EP)
''I Scream'' is an EP by Some Velvet Sidewalk, released in 1993. Track listing #"Ice Cream Overdrive" #"Shame" #"I Blame You" #"Ice Cream Overdrive (Frozen Solid Mix)" #"Shame (Misty Lavender Mix)" Credits Some Velvet Sidewalk *Al Larsen - voice & guitar *Martin Bernier - bass *Don Blair - drums Additional personnel *"Ice Cream Overdrive" supervised by Calvin Johnson *"I Blame You" engineered by Stuart Hallerman *Remixes courtesy of Steve Fisk Steve Fisk is an American, Washington-based audio engineer, record producer and musician. As a musician, he has been in bands such as the instrumental alternative/indie rock band Pell Mell and the electronic band Pigeonhed. He has long been as ... *Vocal clip on "Shame (Misty Lavender Mix)" by Stephen Jesse Bernstein References {{DEFAULTSORT:I Scream (Ep) Some Velvet Sidewalk albums 1993 EPs K Records EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whirlpool (Some Velvet Sidewalk)
''Whirlpool'' is the fourth album by Some Velvet Sidewalk Some Velvet Sidewalk was an experimental lo-fi rock band from Olympia, WA on the independent label K Records. History Some Velvet Sidewalk was formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1987 by Al Larsen (vocals/guitar) and Robert Christie (drums). Their fir .... Track listing #"Whirlpool" #"Mouse & Rat" #"Oscar Says" #"One Bear Alone" #"Big City Plans" #"How Will I?" #"I Blame You" #"Shame" #"Geological" #"Kicking: Giant" Credits Some Velvet Sidewalk *Al Larsen - vocals & guitar *Martin Bernier - bass *Don Blair - drums Guests *Robin Boomer (cello on "Oscar Says") *Steve Fisk (organ on "Big City Plans") *Steve McGraph (trumpet on "Big City Plans") References {{Authority control 1994 albums Albums produced by Steve Fisk K Records albums Some Velvet Sidewalk albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalanche (SVS Album)
''Avalanche'' is the third album by Some Velvet Sidewalk Some Velvet Sidewalk was an experimental lo-fi rock band from Olympia, WA on the independent label K Records. History Some Velvet Sidewalk was formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1987 by Al Larsen (vocals/guitar) and Robert Christie (drums). Their fir .... Track listing #"Avalanche" #"Loch Ness" #"Curiosity" #"Froggy" #"Peaches" #"Little Wishes" #"Deep Sea Green" #"No Real Home" #"Alien" #"Right/Wrong" #"Ice Cream Overdrive" References Some Velvet Sidewalk albums Albums produced by Steve Fisk K Records albums 1992 albums {{1990s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pastels (band)
The Pastels are an indie rock group from Glasgow formed in 1981. They were a key act of the Scottish and British independent music scenes of the 1980s, and are specifically credited for the development of an independent and confident music scene in Glasgow. The group has had a number of members, but currently consists of Stephen McRobbie, Katrina Mitchell, Tom Crossley, John Hogarty, Alison Mitchell and Suse Bear. History Formation The group formed in 1981 amid the peak of the Postcard Records era of independent music in Glasgow. Brian Taylor, a friend at the time of Postcard's Alan Horne, recruited McRobbie, Hayward, and Simpson for his new band. The band first performed at Bearsden Burgh Hall, booked by McRobbie after he attended a Crass gig at the same venue. The band released their first single, "Songs for Children," on Whaam! Records in 1982, followed by their tape "Entertaining Edward" that same year on Action Tapes. The band released a series of singles from 1982– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crayon (band)
Crayon was an indie pop band from Washington State. History Crayon formed in 1990 in Bellingham, Washington, featuring Brad Roberts (guitar/vocals), Sean Tollefson (bass/vocals) and Jeff Fell (drums). Their sound has been compared to twee and punk contemporaries including Pavement, Beat Happening, Hüsker Dü, and Sebadoh. In the four years they were together, Crayon released a handful of 7" singles and one full-length album, ''Brick Factory'', on Harriet Records. Roberts left the group in 1994 and Tollefson & Fell went on to form the seminal indie pop band Tullycraft in 1995. In 2014, HHBTM Records reissued ''Brick Factory'' on limited edition vinyl and cassette to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its release. The re-release met a positive reception from critics, who saw it as both an entertaining listen and an important window into music of the early 1990s. Discography Cassettes 1991 ''A Cartwheel For A Kiss'' (Self Released) 2014 ''Forever Nearly True'' (HHBTM Reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whirlpool (Some Velvet Sidewalk Album)
''Whirlpool'' is the fourth album by Some Velvet Sidewalk Some Velvet Sidewalk was an experimental lo-fi rock band from Olympia, WA on the independent label K Records. History Some Velvet Sidewalk was formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1987 by Al Larsen (vocals/guitar) and Robert Christie (drums). Their fir .... Track listing #"Whirlpool" #"Mouse & Rat" #"Oscar Says" #"One Bear Alone" #"Big City Plans" #"How Will I?" #"I Blame You" #"Shame" #"Geological" #"Kicking: Giant" Credits Some Velvet Sidewalk *Al Larsen - vocals & guitar *Martin Bernier - bass *Don Blair - drums Guests *Robin Boomer (cello on "Oscar Says") *Steve Fisk (organ on "Big City Plans") *Steve McGraph (trumpet on "Big City Plans") References {{Authority control 1994 albums Albums produced by Steve Fisk K Records albums Some Velvet Sidewalk albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalanche (Some Velvet Sidewalk Album)
''Avalanche'' is the third album by Some Velvet Sidewalk Some Velvet Sidewalk was an experimental lo-fi rock band from Olympia, WA on the independent label K Records. History Some Velvet Sidewalk was formed in Eugene, Oregon in 1987 by Al Larsen (vocals/guitar) and Robert Christie (drums). Their fir .... Track listing #"Avalanche" #"Loch Ness" #"Curiosity" #"Froggy" #"Peaches" #"Little Wishes" #"Deep Sea Green" #"No Real Home" #"Alien" #"Right/Wrong" #"Ice Cream Overdrive" References Some Velvet Sidewalk albums Albums produced by Steve Fisk K Records albums 1992 albums {{1990s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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