The Arcs
The Arcs | |
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Richard Swift | |
| Website | http://www.thearcs.com/ |
The Arcs are an American
History
Auerbach announced this side project after performing on the
A second album was first announced by the band while touring in 2015 but failed to materialize.[5] On October 13, 2022, the band announced their second studio album, Electrophonic Chronic, which was released on January 27, 2023, through Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound label. The announcement coincided the release of the album's lead single, "Keep on Dreamin'". The album features the band's full original lineup, including Swift. It was recorded primarily before Swift's death, at Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville, Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan, and Michels' Diamond Mine studio in Queens, New York. It was co-produced by Auerbach and Michels. In the album's press release, Auerbach said, "This new record is all about honoring Swift. It's a way for us to say goodbye to him, by revisiting him playing and laughing, singing. It was heavy at times, but I think it was really helpful to do it."[6]
Members
Current members
- Dan Auerbach – lead vocals, electric guitar (2015–present)
- Leon Michels – farfisa organ, synthesizer, electric guitar, drum pads (2015–present)
- Nick Movshon – bass guitar (2015–present)
- Homer Steinweiss – drums, percussion, bass guitar (2015–present)
Former members
- Richard Swift– drums, percussion, keyboards, drum pads, backing vocals (2015–2018; his death)
Contributors
- Flor de Toloache – lead vocals, backing vocals, trumpet, violin, vihuela
- Kenny Vaughan – baritone guitar, electric guitar
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US [7] |
UK [8] | ||
| Yours, Dreamily, |
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27 | 40 |
| Electrophonic Chronic |
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— | — |
EPs
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Arcs vs. The Inventors Vol. I | Nonesuch Records |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US AAA [11] | |||
| 2015 | "Stay in My Corner / Tomato Can" | — | |
| "Outta My Mind / My Mind" | — | ||
| "Put a Flower in Your Pocket" | — | ||
| 2016 | "Lake Superior" | — | Non-album single |
| 2022 | "Keep on Dreamin'" | — | Electrophonic Chronic
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| "Heaven Is A Place" | — | ||
| "Eyez" | 13 |
Music videos
- "Outta My Mind"
- "Put a Flower in Your Pocket"
- "Keep on Dreamin'"
References
- ^ a b c "Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Unveils New Side Project: The Arcs". Rollingstone.com. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Styker Interviews Dan Auerbach & Richard Swift from The Arcs". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Coachella". Archived from the original on 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ Blais-Billie, Braudie (July 3, 2018). "Richard Swift Dead at 41". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Dan Auerbach Says The Arcs Are 'Really Close' to Wrapping Second Album As Black Friday EP Drops". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (October 13, 2022). "The Arcs Announce First Album in 8 Years, Share Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "The Arcs - Chart history: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "ARCS | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Renner Brown, Eric (June 9, 2015). "Black Keys' Dan Auerbach details The Arcs' debut 'Yours, Dreamily'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Geiger, Amy (October 13, 2022). "The Arcs (Dan Auerbach) announce new album 'Electrophonic Chronic' (new song & exclusive vinyl)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Airplay: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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