Fog (band)
| Fog | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | Electronic, Indie |
| Years active | 1999–2008 |
| Labels | Lex Records, Ninja Tune |
| Website | Official site |
Fog is a band fronted by Andrew Broder,[1] which includes members Mark Erickson and Tim Glenn. For most of their existence, material released by Fog had been produced largely by Broder alone, combining both traditionally performed instruments and turntable-derived samples,[2] until the switch to a traditional three-piece rock band format was announced in 2006. Most of Fog's releases have been put out by Lex Records or Ninja Tune. Fog started in 1999, in Minneapolis, MN. Broder started writing music at first as a type of therapy to help with his depression.[3] His first release was self-titled, and featured appearances by MF Doom and Doseone. The 'debut' album by the full band version of Fog entitled "Ditherer" was released in 2007; Phil Elverum, Andrew Bird, Low, and Dosh all appear on the new album, as well as his former bandmate Yoni Wolf.
In 2008 Fog had stopped their activity in order to involve in other various projects, and hasn't reunited since. In July 2010 Andrew Broder announced through their MySpace page that the band "...as it has existed is finished." [4] Later that year his new band The Cloak Ox was formed.
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[edit] Other projects
Andrew Broder and Yoni Wolf (of Why?) were both a part of the electronic band Hymie's Basement. He was also a part of Lateduster with friends JG Everest and Bryan Olson, as well as former Fog member Martin Dosh. Broder, Dosh, Erickson, and Jeremy Ylvisaker are now playing in a project called Cloak Ox.[5]
He has remixed songs by Themselves, Subtle, Sole, and Coldcut. Broder also appears on the Dntel album Dumb Luck.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2002 - Fog (Ninja Tune)
- 2003 - Ether Teeth (Ninja Tune)
- 2005 - 10th Avenue Freakout (Lex Records)
- 2007 - Ditherer
[edit] Singles/EPs
- 2002 - Check Fraud (Ninja Tune)
- 2002 - Pneumonia (Ninja Tune)
- 2003 - What a Day Day (Ninja Tune)
- 2004 - Hummer (Ninja Tune)
- 2005 - The Very Busy Salesman (Alien Transistor)
- 2006 - Loss Leader (Lex Records)
[edit] Other
Andrew has also released two EPs remixing popular hip-hop songs by artists such as Outkast, Edan, and Kool G Rap: Modern Hits EP and More Modern Hits.
In 2009, Broder recorded and released 10 instrumental albums on experimental music label Static Station.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Klein, Joshua (June 12, 2003). "Fast tracks: Fog", Chicago Tribune, p. 31. Convenience link (fee required).
- ^ Phelan, Laurence (February 17, 2002). "Discs Etc.: Fog: Fog", The Independent, p. 12.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (February 16, 2002). "Choice: Fog", The Times, p. PL9.
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/fogtimewaster/blog/537274284
- ^ Andrew Broder talks about his new band, the Cloak Ox
- ^ http://www.fina-music.com/labels/?label=330
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Fog (band) on Myspace
- Fog's Ditherer Reviews at Criticulture
- Bio at Scaruffi.com
