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Sic Alps were an American garage rock band from San Francisco, California.[1] Formed in 2004 by Mike Donovan and Adam Stonehouse, they released music on Siltbreeze, Drag City, Woodsist and several other independent record labels.
Sic Alps | |
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Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
Years active | 2004–2013 |
Labels | Siltbreeze Drag City |
After signing with Siltbreeze, the group, at this point a duo consisting of Donovan and Matt Hartman, released U.S. EZ in 2008.[2] A full-length was released on Drag City early in 2011.[3]
Following the band's break-up in 2013,[4] individual members moved on to other projects. Bassist Tim Hellman joined Thee Oh Sees, guitarist Barret Avner joined the post-Royal Trux, Jennifer Herrema led Black Bananas and frontman Mike Donovan released a solo record produced by Ty Segall[5] and later formed the band Peacers with ex-members of Thee Oh Sees.
Members
edit- Mike Donovan (2004–2013)
- Adam Stonehouse (2004–2005)
- Bianca Sparta (2004–2005)
- Matt Hartman (2005–2011)
- Ty Segall (2009 / 2011)
- Noel von Harmonson (2009–2011)
- Douglas Armour (2011–2013)
- Tim Hellman (2011–2013)
- Barrett Avner (2011–2013)
- Eric Bauer (2011–2013)
Discography
edit- Albums
- Pleasures and Treasures (Animal Disguise, 2006)
- A Long Way Around to a Shortcut (Animal Disguise, 2008)
- U.S. EZ (Siltbreeze, 2008)
- Napa Asylum (Drag City, 2011)
- Sic Alps (Drag City, 2012)
- EPs
- Four Virgins split w/ California Lightening (City, 2004)
- The Soft Tour in Rough Form (Mt. St. Mtn, 2006)
- Teenage Alps cassette EP (Animal Disguise, 2006)
- Semi-Streets 7" (Skulltones, 2006)
- Description of the Harbor (Awesome Vistas, 2007)
- Strawberry Guillotine 7" (Woodsist, 2007)
- Fool's Mag cassette EP (Folding, 2008)
- United one sided 7" (Throbbing Gristle cover) (Important, 2008)
- L. Mansion 7" (Slumberland, 2009)
- Split with Magik Markers (Yik Yak, 2009)
- Breadhead (Drag City, 2011)
- Battery Townsley (Drag City, 2011)
- Vedley (Drag City, January 2012)
- She's On Top (Drag City, May 2013)
- Compilation appearances
- "Latin" from Hip Hop Shop Sweepers Vol. 1 CD (777was666, 2006)
- "Strepix" from The World's Lousy With Ideas Vol. 8 LP (Almost Ready, 2009)
- "Don't Forget About Jack" from Stuffs LP (Compost Modern Art Recordings, 2010)
- "Anasazi Chemist" from Gaman: A Ceremony for Japan (Electric Temple, 2011)
References
edit- ^ Port, Ian S. (November 2, 2012). "Sic Alps' Mike Donovan: "There's Something About Disorientation That's Always Been Appealing To Me"". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Album Review: Sic Alps, U.S. EZ". Crawdaddy.com. 2008-08-13. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ^ "Message from the law: New Sic Alps album Napa Asylum on Drag City in January | Music News | Releases". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (17 July 2013). "Sic Alps Break Up". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Q&A: Sic Alps' Mike Donovan on His New Band Peacers + "Laze It" Video (Stereogum Premiere)". 9 July 2015.