Red Sparowes
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Post-rock, post-metal, instrumental rock |
Years active | 2003–2011, 2019-present |
Labels | Sargent House, Neurot Recordings, Robotic Empire, Hypertension |
Members | Bryant Clifford Meyer Greg Burns Andy Arahood David Clifford Emma Ruth Rundle |
Past members | Jeff Caxide Dana Berkowitz Josh Graham Brendan Tobin |
Website | redsparowes |
Red Sparowes is an American, Los Angeles-based post-rock band, comprising current and former members of Isis, Marriages, The Nocturnes, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever.[1] Their sound is characteristic of soundscape-influenced experimental rock, with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar.
History
Red Sparowes formed in 2003 as a side project for its members. They signed to Neurot Recordings, Neurosis's record label. They recorded some demos for their debut album, and this led to tours with The Dillinger Escape Plan and Made Out of Babies in 2004. The debut was recorded in May 2004 by engineer Desmond Shea, with the resulting sound in the vein of guitarists Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide's band Isis, Chicago post-rock/metal outfit Pelican, as well as bands as varied as Sonic Youth and The Cure. Members Jeff Caxide and Dana Berkowitz relocated in late 2004, thus forcing them out of the band. They were replaced by Andy Arahood on guitar and bass, and David Clifford on drums.
Red Sparowes' first studio album,
In early 2008 Josh Graham parted ways with the rest of the band to pursue musical project A Storm of Light, and was replaced by guitarist Brendan Tobin.
In May 2008, Red Sparowes recorded new material with engineer Toshi Kasai (
Tobin departed in 2009 and in June, the band announced
Red Sparowes had more or less been on an indefinite hiatus since late 2011, but in late September 2019, the band was announced to be playing at the 2020 edition of the
Discography
Studio albums
- At the Soundless Dawn (2005)
- Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun (2006)
- The Fear Is Excruciating, but Therein Lies the Answer (2010)
Live albums
EPs
- Aphorisms(2008)
Splits
- Untitled split with Gregor Samsa (2005)
- As The Black Wind Withers in the Sky, We Are Graced Dimly in Our Dreams split with Grails (2006)
- Triad split with Made Out of Babies and Battle of Mice (2006)
Band members
Current
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – guitar, keyboards (formerly of Isis) (2003-2011, 2019–present)
- Greg Burns – bass, pedal steel guitar (of Marriages & Halifax Pier) (2003-2011, 2019–present)
- Andy Arahood – guitar, bass (of Angel Hair) (2005-2011, 2019–present)
- David Clifford – drums (of The VSS, Pleasure Forever, Marriages) (2005-2011, 2019–present)
- Emma Ruth Rundle – guitar (of Marriages & The Nocturnes) (2009-2011, 2019–present)
Former
- Josh Graham – guitar, keyboards (of Neurosis (visuals), Battle of Mice, A Storm of Light) (2003-2008)
- Jeff Caxide – guitar, bass (formerly of Isis) (2003-2004)
- Dana Berkowitz – drums (2003-2004)
- Brendan Tobin – guitar (of Made Out of Babies) (2008-2009)
Timeline
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References
- ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Red Sparowes". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ [1] Archived January 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Red Sparowes get new guitarist, playing Fun Fun Fun Fest". Brooklyn Vegan. June 3, 2009. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Red Sparowes's Instagram post: "Los Angeles: you are invited to a special "rehearsal" show @sargenthouse has set up for us before we leave for @roadburnfest It will be…"". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
External links
- Red Sparowes discography at Discogs