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Double Double Whammy
Double Double Whammy is an independent record label founded by Dave Benton and Mike Caridi in October 2011 whilst studying at SUNY Purchase, a liberal arts college in New York state. History Double Double Whammy was founded by Dave Benton and Mike Caridi in October 2011. The pair started releasing tapes for their own band LVL UP, and local bands at SUNY Purchase, the college they attended in New York state. They considered the label inspired by other indie rock labels such as Merge and K. In 2014 Double Double Whammy released the breakout albums from Frankie Cosmos and, fellow SUNY Purchase alumnus, Mitski. After college the label moved to Brooklyn. Benton left the label in the Fall of 2016, and it is now run by Caridi with Mallory Hawkins, who joined the label in January 2018. In February 2018, Double Double Whammy and Polyvinyl Records announced a partnership moving forward. Through this partnership, Polyvinyl provides distribution, accounting, webstore fulfillment, and oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Rock
Indie rock is a Music subgenre, subgenre of rock music that originated in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand from the 1970s to the 1980s. Originally used to describe independent record labels, the term became associated with the music they produced and was initially used interchangeably with alternative rock or "Pop rock, guitar pop rock". One of the primary scenes of the movement was Dunedin, where Dunedin sound, a cultural scene based around a convergence of noise pop and jangle became popular among the city's University of Otago, large student population. Independent labels such as Flying Nun Records, Flying Nun began to promote the scene across New Zealand, inspiring key college rock bands in the United States such as Pavement (band), Pavement, Pixies (band), Pixies and R.E.M. Other notable scenes grew in Madchester, Manchester and Hamburger Schule, Hamburg, with many others thriving thereafter. In the 1980s, the use of the term "independent music, indie" (or " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crying (band)
Crying is an American rock band from Purchase, New York formed in 2013. They consist of Elaiza Santos (vocals), Ryan Galloway (guitars, keyboards) and Kynwyn Sterling (drums). They have released two EPs and released their debut album ''Beyond the Fleeting Gales'' in October 2016. History Crying was formed in May 2013 at State University of New York at Purchase. The band was formed by Elaiza Santos (Vocals), Ryan Galloway (Guitars/Programming), and Nick Corbo (Drums). In 2013, the group released their debut EP ''Get Olde'' via Double Double Whammy. The band later released a remix EP of ''Get Olde'' with additional new tracks and b-sides titled ''Return to Olde World: Demos and B-Sides.'' In 2014 Crying released their second EP, ''Second Wind'' via Bandcamp. The band then signed to Run for Cover Records and reissued their first two EPs in a compilation, Get Olde/Second Wind. In 2015, Corbo departed the band to focus on his other band, LVL UP. In March, the band released a standal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allmusic
AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as All-Music Guide by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it, he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yowler
Maryn Jones, known by the stage name Yowler, is an American musician. Jones is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the band All Dogs and formerly a member of the band Saintseneca Saintseneca is an American folk rock band from Columbus, Ohio, that was formed in 2007 by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Zac Little. The current band is made of Zac Little, Caeleigh Featherstone, Jessi Bream, and Andy Cook. They are k .... History Jones released their first album under the name Yowler in 2015, titled ''The Offer''. In 2017, Jones released their second album as Yowler, ''Black Dog In My Path''. Backing Band * John Samuels – guitar, casio * Chelsea Dirck – bass guitar * Tony Richards – drums Discography Studio albums *The Offer (2015, Double Double Whammy) *Black Dog In My Path (2018, Double Double Whammy) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Yowler Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American folk guitarists American folk singers American rock guitarists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Told Slant
Told Slant is a low-fi indie band from Brooklyn. It is led by Felix Walworth, who is non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. Walworth is also involved in other projects, including Gabby's World, Florist, and Bellows. David Anthony, writing for ''The A.V. Club'', praised Walworth for their ability to produce "simple, heartbreaking songs". History Told Slant was formed at Bard High School Early College where Walworth met Kalb and started playing music together. They released ''Still Water'' in 2012, and their sophomore album ''Going By'' in 2016. Walworth writes and records all of the parts to the songs, bringing in other members for live performances. Told Slant was scheduled to play at the 2017 South by Southwest festival but canceled over fears that the festival would aid in deporting foreign artists. On 15 September 2020 Walworth announced their next album, titled ''Point the Flashlight and Walk'', would be released on 13 November by Double Double Whammy. Discography Albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiator Hospital
Radiator Hospital is an American indie rock band. Though songwriter Sam Cook-Parrott (vocals/guitar) is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are now based in Philadelphia. The rest of the current lineup is Cynthia Schemmer (guitar/vocals), Jon Rybicki (bass), and Jeff Bolt (drums). They have released six albums; two out of print lo-fi cassettes, and four LPs put out by Salinas Records. History After Sam Cook-Parrott's high school band ended, he started recording solo material with a four-track tape recorder. He named the project after an auto body shop in Grand Rapids. Radiator Hospital released their first full-length album in 2010 titled ''My Most Imaginary Friend''. In September 2012, after a few years of regional shows and some minimal touring, Cook-Parrott relocated to Philadelphia, moving into a house with members of Swearin' and other punk bands. This is where the current full band Radiator Hospital lineup settled, also featuring guitarist/vocalist Cynthia Schemmer, bassi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirah
Mirah (born Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn) is an American musician and songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. After getting her start in the music scene of Olympia, Washington in the late 1990s, she released a number of well-received solo albums on K Records, including ''You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This'' (2000) and ''Advisory Committee'' (2002). Her 2009 album '' (a)spera'' peaked on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers chart at #46, while her 2011 collaborative album ''Thao + Mirah'' peaked at #7. She has released eleven full-length solo and collaborative recordings, numerous EP's and 7" vinyl records, and has contributed tracks to a wide variety of compilations. Mirah has collaborated with artists such as Phil Elvrum of The Microphones, Tune-Yards, Susie Ibarra, Jherek Bischoff and Thao Nguyen. Her style encompasses indie pop, acoustic, and experimental pop. According to ''The Rumpus'' in 2011, "Mirah's early records...are DIY mini-masterpieces that express a pun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Beard
Long Beard is the stage name of New Brunswick, New Jersey musician Leslie Bear, born 23 October 1990. History Bear released her first EP, ''Holy Crow'', in 2014. Bear released her first album in 2015 on Team Love Records titled ''Sleepwalker''. On September 13, 2019, Bear released her second full-length album and first on Double Double Whammy titled ''Means to Me''. Influences Bear listened to Faye Wong Faye Wong ( zh, 王菲; born Xia Lin on 8 August 1969) is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter. Early in her career she briefly used the stage name Shirley Wong. Born in Beijing, she moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and her debut album ''Shirley Wong'' (1 ... growing up. Discography Studio albums *Sleepwalker (2015, Team Love Records) *Means to Me (2019, Double Double Whammy) EPs *Holy Crow (2014, self-released) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Beard, Long Musicians from New Brunswick, New Jersey American indie rock musicians Living people Team Love Records artists 1990 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lomelda
Lomelda is the stage name of musician Hannah Read. According to Read, Lomelda is a made-up word that means "echo of the stars". Career Read was raised in Silsbee, Texas. She began her music career playing in bands with her brother and with high school friends. Read's first full-length album, ''Forever'', was released in 2015. In 2017, she released her second full-length album, ''Thx'', with the independent record label Double Double Whammy. The album was co-produced with Read's brother Tommy. It was written over a few months while Read was sleeping in her car. In July 2017, ''Stereogum'' named Lomelda one of their "Bands To Watch". Her next album, ''M for Empathy'', was released on March 1, 2019. Despite having 11 songs, the album clocks a total of 16 minutes. ''M for Empathy'' marked Read’s emerging use of piano to add to her customary guitar-oriented songs, as the primary instrument for the song “Bunk” and prominent in other songs including “M for Magic” and “M fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hovvdy
Hovvdy is an American Indie pop duo from Austin, Texas. History The duo began their career releasing an EP in 2014. The following year, they released a split with the band Loafer. Hovvdy released their debut album, ''Taster'', in 2016. In 2018, Hovvdy released their second full-length album titled ''Cranberry''. In 2019, the duo released a split with musician Hannah Read, known as Lomelda. The split found Hovvdy and Lomelda covering each others songs. The two also went on a summer tour to promote the split. The duo's third album, ''Heavy Lifter'', was released in 2019. The bands fourth album, ''True Love'', was released on October 1, 2021. Discography Albums *''Taster'' - Double Double Whammy, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2016) *''Cranberry'' - Double Double Whammy, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2018) *'' Heavy Lifter'' - Double Double Whammy (US) / Specialist Subject Records (UK), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019) *''True Love'' - Grand Jury Music (2021) Extended plays *''ep'' - Drip Tapes/Merdurhaus, Casse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatchie (musician)
Harriette Pilbeam (born 4 May 1993), known professionally as Hatchie, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She has released an EP, ''Sugar & Spice'' (2018) and two studio albums: '' Keepsake'' (2019) and '' Giving the World Away'' (2022). History Harriette Pilbeam was born on 4 May 1993 in Brisbane. She started singing as a child, later learning guitar and bass in her teen years, as well as piano and clarinet later on. She studied entertainment, music, and management in college before pursuing live music as a creative outlet. She is the bassist and vocalist of the indie rock band Babaganouj, as well as a former member of the band Go Violets, which disbanded in 2014. Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, her family nickname, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017. The single gained her significant attention in her native Australia. She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017. In January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Grandpa
Great Grandpa are an American indie rock group from Seattle, Washington. History Great Grandpa began in 2014, releasing their first EP titled ''Can Opener'' the following year on Broken World Media. Two years later, the band released their first full-length album, ''Plastic Cough'', on Double Double Whammy. On October 25, 2019, Great Grandpa released their second full-length album titled ''Four of Arrows''. Stereogum premiered ''Four of Arrows'' single 'Mono No Aware' in August 2019, and also named the record as "album of the week" on the week of its release. Band members *Alex Menne – vocals *Carrie Goodwin – bass/vocals *Cam Laflam – drums/vocals *Dylan Hanwright – guitar/vocals *Pat Goodwin – guitar/vocals. Discography Studio albums *''Plastic Cough'' (2017, Double Double Whammy) *''Four of Arrows Four of Arrows is the second full-length album from American indie rock group Great Grandpa. Track listing References {{authority control 2019 albums ...'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
