Candy Claws was an American
dream pop
Dream pop (also typeset as dreampop) is a subgenre of alternative rock and neo-psychedelia that emphasizes atmosphere and sonic texture as much as pop melody. Common characteristics include breathy vocals, dense productions, and effects such as ...
group formed in
Fort Collins,
Colorado
Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of t ...
. It was formed in 2007 by Hank Bertholf and Ryan Hover, who shared interests in "electronics, droning
shoegaze rock, and classic
psychedelic pop.", as well as lyrics informed by their love of
natural history.
History
In 2009, the band released their debut album, '' In the Dream of the Sea Life'', which was inspired by
Rachel Carson's book ''
The Sea Around Us
''The Sea Around Us'' is a prize-winning and best-selling book by the American marine biologist Rachel Carson, first published as a whole by Oxford University Press in 1951. It reveals the science and poetry of the sea while ranging from its pr ...
''. Originally released by Wave Magic label, it was re-released by Irish independent label Indiecater Records and earned enthusiastic reviews from the international music press. In 2010, the Twosyllable Records released the band's follow-up album, ''Hidden Lands'', which was inspired by
Richard M. Ketchum's ''The Secret Life of the Forest''. During this time, Candy Claws also assembled an expanded eight-piece touring band for live performances.
The band's third album, ''
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time'', was released in 2013.
In 2014, Ryan and Karen formed a new band,
Sound of Ceres
Sound of Ceres is an American dream pop collaboration with K and Ryan Hover of Candy Claws at the band's core. After releasing three albums under the moniker Candy Claws, K and Ryan Hover decided to develop a new sound with a new band, founding S ...
, featuring the members of
The Apples in Stereo and
The Drums. The band released their debut album, ''
Nostalgia for Infinity
''Nostalgia for Infinity'' is the debut studio album by Sound of Ceres. It was released on 4 March 2016 by Joyful Noise Recordings. The album title is derived from the name of a starship in the Revelation Space series by Alastair Reynolds.
...
'' in 2016.
In 2023, the band announced a 10th anniversary reissue of ''Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time'', which included "Distortion Spear", their first single in ten years.
Band members
* Ryan Hover — synthesizer, vocals
* Hank Bertholf — guitar, vocals
* Karen Hover (McCormick) — vocals, percussion, keyboard
Discography
;Studio albums
* ''In the Dream of the Sea Life'' (2009)
* ''Hidden Lands'' (2010)
* ''
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time'' (2013)
;EPs and singles
* ''Daytrotter Session'' (2010)
* ''Verana Summers'' (2011)
* "Distortion Spear" (2023)
;Compilation albums
* ''Glacier Prey'' (2009)
* ''Warm Forever'' (2010)
;Other releases
* ''Two Airships / Exploder Falls'' (2008) (an alternate soundtrack to Werner Herzog's film
The White Diamond)
* ''Dreamland Soundtrack - Season 1'' (2011)
* ''Do You Ever Feel That Way'' (2012) (a Starflyer 59 cover, with Mike Adams At His Honest Weight)
References
External links
*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Candy Claws
Dream pop musical groups
American shoegaze musical groups
Noise pop musical groups
Indie pop groups from Colorado
2007 establishments in Colorado
Musical groups established in 2007
Culture of Fort Collins, Colorado