Loma Prieta (band)

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Loma Prieta
Loma Prieta at Liceo Mutante, Pontevedra
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresScreamo, powerviolence
Years active2005–present
LabelsDeathwish, Discos Huelga
Members
  • Sean Leary
  • Valeriano Saucedo
  • Brian Kanagaki
  • James Siboni
Past members
  • David Fung
  • Derrick Chao
  • Jake Spek
Websiteloma-prieta.com

Loma Prieta (translates to "Dark Hill"[1]) is an American hardcore punk band that formed in 2005.[2] The group is based in San Francisco, California and derived their name from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.[3] Most of the group's early material was released on their own record label named Discos Huelga.[4] Loma Prieta has toured the US, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Japan. They share members with Punch.[4] Their often dark and emotionally charged music blends a range of styles, most prominently screamo and powerviolence.[3][5]

In June 2011, Loma Prieta recorded music for their fourth studio album with

Alternative Press,[9] and Exclaim!.[2] Two music videos, for the songs "Fly by Night" and "Trilogy 4 - Momentary", have been released to promote I.V.[10][11] In support of I.V., Loma Prieta toured New Zealand and Australia in January 2012,[7] the United States with Birds in Row in March 2012[12] and North America with Converge and Git Some in April 2012.[13] The band recorded and released a split with Raein in 2013.[citation needed
]

On October 2, 2015, Loma Prieta released their fifth full-length studio album titled Self Portrait. The album was described as being a more "literal" and positive album lyrically as opposed to being more "opaque" and angry on previous albums, while sonically Loma Prieta incorporates more melody while retaining the same level of hardcore intensity.[1] To promote the album, the band released a single for the album's opening track "Love" backed with and exclusive B-side titled "Trilogy 0 (Debris)".[14] They also released a music video for "Love" in September 2015.[15]

Members

Current members

  • Sean Leary – guitar, vocals (2005–present)
  • Valeriano Saucedo – drums (2005–present)
  • Brian Kanagaki – guitar, backing vocals (2011–present), bass, backing vocals (2008-2011)
  • James Siboni – bass (2014–present)

Former members

  • David Fung – vocals, guitar (2005–2007)
  • Derrick Chao – guitar (2005–2009)
  • Jake Spek – bass (2011–2014)

Timeline

Discography

Music videos

Year Song Director
2011 "Trilogy 4 'Momentary'" Evan Henkel
2012 "Fly by Night" Evan Henkel
2015 "Love"[15]

References

  1. ^
    SpinMedia
    . Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Hume, Kiel (January 17, 2012). "Review: I.V. and Interview". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Cohen, Joshua T. (January 26, 2012). "Loma Prieta Interview". BlowTheScene.com. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  4. ^ a b Ramirez, Carlos (March 2, 2012). "Loma Prieta, 'Fly by Night' Video: Emotive Hardcore Done the Right Way". Noisecreep. AOL. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  5. ^ O'Malley, Gareth (October 30, 2015). "Loma Prieta : Self Portrait". Treblezine. Retrieved January 30, 2017. Their brand of hardcore has drawn upon myriad other influences, among them the raw emotion of screamo and the brutality of powerviolence; but since their formation in 2005, the band has pursued darker interests, creating music that became more extreme and intense with each album.
  6. ^ Paul, Aubin (October 15, 2011). "Loma Prieta signs to Deathwish". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  7. ^
    Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  8. Buzz Media
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  9. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  10. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  11. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  12. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  13. Alternative Press
    . Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  14. ^ a b c Adams, Gregory (July 20, 2015). "Loma Prieta Announce 'Self Portrait' LP for Deathwish Inc". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  15. ^
    Alternative Press
    . Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  16. ^ Flynn, John (March 13, 2013). "Media: Loma Prieta: 'Immemorial'". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  17. ^ "Continuum b/W Fate, by Loma Prieta".

External links

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