Sic Alps were an American

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band from

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. Formed in 2004 by Mike Donovan and Adam Stonehouse, they released music on

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, Drag City,

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and several other

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s. After signing with

, the group, at this point a duo consisting of Donovan and Matt Hartman, released ''U.S. EZ'' in 2008. A full-length was released on Drag City early in 2011. Following the band's break-up in 2013, individual members moved on to other projects. Bassist Tim Hellman joined

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, guitarist Barret Avner joined the post-

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led Black Bananas and frontman Mike Donovan released a solo record produced by

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and later formed the band Peacers with ex-members of

Members

* Mike Donovan (2004–2013) *Adam Stonehouse (2004–2005) *Bianca Sparta (2004–2005) * Matt Hartman (2005–2011) *

(2009 / 2011) *Noel von Harmonson (2009–2011) *Douglas Armour (2011–2013) * Tim Hellman (2011–2013) *Barrett Avner (2011–2013) *

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(2011–2013)

Discography

;Albums *''Pleasures and Treasures'' (Animal Disguise, 2006) *''A Long Way Around to a Shortcut'' (Animal Disguise, 2008) *''U.S. EZ'' (

, 2008) *''Napa Asylum'' ( Drag City, 2011) *''

Sic Alps Sic Alps were an American garage rock band from San Francisco, California. Formed in 2004 by Mike Donovan and Adam Stonehouse, they released music on Siltbreeze, Drag City, Woodsist and several other independent record labels. After signing ...

'' ( Drag City, 2012) ;EPs *''Four Virgins'' split w/ California Lightening (

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, 2004) *''The Soft Tour in Rough Form'' (Mt. St. Mtn, 2006) *''Teenage Alps'' cassette EP (Animal Disguise, 2006) *''Semi-Streets'' 7" (Skulltones, 2006) *''Description of the Harbor'' (Awesome Vistas, 2007) *''Strawberry Guillotine'' 7" (

, 2007) *''Fool's Mag'' cassette EP (Folding, 2008) *''United'' one sided 7" (Throbbing Gristle cover) ( Important, 2008) *''L. Mansion'' 7" ( Slumberland, 2009) *Split with

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(Yik Yak, 2009) *''Breadhead'' ( Drag City, 2011) *''Battery Townsley'' ( Drag City, 2011) *''Vedley'' ( Drag City, January 2012) *''She's On Top'' ( Drag City, May 2013) ;Compilation appearances *"Latin'' from ''Hip Hop Shop Sweepers Vol. 1'' CD (777was666, 2006) *"Strepix'' from ''The World's Lousy With Ideas Vol. 8'' LP (Almost Ready, 2009) *"Don't Forget About Jack" from ''Stuffs'' LP (Compost Modern Art Recordings, 2010) *"Anasazi Chemist" from ''Gaman: A Ceremony for Japan'' (Electric Temple, 2011)

References

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