The Selmanaires are an
American
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Indie electronic band from
Atlanta,
Georgia.
Influenced by the sounds of myriads cultures and eras, the Selmanaires' sound is a musical collage which dances the boundary between tradition and experiment. It was formed in 2003 on Selman Street, Atlanta, Georgia by Herb Harris, Jason Harris, and Tommy Chung. The group soon expanded to a four-piece with Mathis Hunter on guitar and percussion. In 2008 Mario Schambon joined on percussion. On occasion, Adron is on vocals and guitar. Their dynamic is based on a mutual love of the hypnotic sounds of
Can
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Music
* Can (band), West Germany, 1968
** ''Can'' (album), 1979
* Can (South Korean band)
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and
Kraftwerk
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, Brazilian
Bossa Nova
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and
Tropicalia, and 60s pop from all around the globe. The Selmanaires' first show was in 2003 at a house party in Atlanta. After a few years of building a local following, they began touring the country in 2006. In 2007, The Selmanaires embarked on a national tour with hometown friends
The Black Lips. On a national tour with
Broadcast
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and
Atlas Sound
Bradford James Cox (born May 15, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Deerhunter. He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound.
Cox formed Deerh ...
in October/November 2009, they pulled double duty, performing both as The Selmanaires and also as backing band for Bradford Cox as Atlas Sound. They have also performed shows with Wire, Pylon, and Deerhunter. The band ceased in 2010.
Discography
*''Here Come The Selmanaires'' CD (2005) (International Hits)
*"Standing In Line At An Elevator" 7" (2006) (Rob's House Records)
*"Whirlyball" 7" (w/ Deerhunter, The Coathangers, & The Carbonas) (2007) (Chunklet)
*''The Air Salesmen'' (2008) (International Hits)
*"Just To Get Yr Love/ Verdigris Intrigue" 7" (2008) (International Hits)
*"Princess Illusionist Frankenstein" 7" (2008) (Rob's House Records)
*''Tempo Temporal'' CD (2009) (self-released)
*"Sinister Season/B. Spell" 7" (Double Phantom Records) (2010)
*"Authenlectricity/WindTruStar" (2010) digital single
External links
*Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/551OQnzRduKBAWWcgMfhAU?si=xZibgP9_R9W0Yz2184Yqmg
Selmanaires Sound Center
References
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Musical groups from Atlanta
Indie pop groups from Georgia (U.S. state)
Indie rock musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state)