Marnie Stern
| Marnie Stern | |
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 Stern performing at SXSW, 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 18, 1976 |
| Origin | New York |
| Genres | Experimental, noise rock, math rock, indie rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Labels | Kill Rock Stars |
| Associated acts | Hella The Advantage |
| Website | Marnie Stern on MySpace |
Marnie Stern (born March 18, 1976) is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist. She has garnered acclaim for her technical skill and tapping style of guitar play.[1][2]
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[edit] Musical career
In early 2007, Kill Rock Stars released Stern's debut CD, In Advance of the Broken Arm. It was well received by critics, and most favorably by The New York Times, citing it as "The year's most exciting rock 'n' roll album."[3] In mid 2007, Stern toured the U.S. and UK with Hella's Zach Hill and The Advantage's Robby Moncrieff, in support of her debut album.[4]
In 2008, Stern was named one of Venus Zine's "Greatest Female Guitarists Of All Time", Spring 2008 issue[5] and was nominated "Female Artist Of The Year" and "Punk Album Of The Year" for the 2008 Plug Music Awards.[6] Marnie Stern's second album, entitled This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That, was released October 7, 2008.[7] Upon release, it garnered the title of "Best New Music" as well as #44 on "The 50 Best Albums Of 2008" from Pitchfork Media.[8] Stern toured Europe and the U.S. in support of This Is It with former U.S. Maple guitarist Mark Shippy, bassist recruit Malia James, and a varying line-up of drummers. Backed by bass player, Nithin Kalvakota, and former Tera Melos drummer, Vincent Rogers, Stern has spent most of 2010 and 2011 touring North America, Europe, and Australia in support of her third, and self-titled, album. Highlights include several winter festivals in Europe as well as support dates with the Flaming Lips. Marnie has been chosen by Les Savy Fav to perform at the ATP Nightmare Before Christmas festival that they co-curate in December 2011 in Minehead, England.[9]
[edit] Influences
Stern has cited many musical influences that contribute to her sound, some of which include Hella, King Crimson,[10] Lightning Bolt, Deerhoof, Erase Errata, Yoko Ono, Don Caballero, U.S. Maple, Royal Trux, Television, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, and Talking Heads.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- In Advance of the Broken Arm (February 20, 2007) Kill Rock Stars
- This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That (October 7, 2008) Kill Rock Stars
- Marnie Stern (October 5, 2010) Kill Rock Stars
[edit] References
- ^ Marnie Stern: In Advance of the Broken Arm: Pitchfork Record Review
- ^ Marnie Stern: In Advance of the Broken Arm Review
- ^ "New CDs". The New York Times. February 26, 2007. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/26/arts/music/26choi.html?ref=music&pagewanted=all. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ Marnie Stern: In Advance Of The Broken Arm (2007): Reviews
- ^ The Greatest Female Guitarists Of All Time, Venus Zine
- ^ "PLUG: Independent Music Awards". Plugawards.com. http://www.plugawards.com/award_nominees_2008.php. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Kill Rock Stars announces new album Retrieved on July 9, 2008.
- ^ "Pitchfork: Marnie Stern: This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That". Pitchforkmedia.com. 2008-10-09. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/145996-marnie-stern-this-is-it-and-i-am-it-and-you-are-it-and-so-is-that-and-he-is-it-and-she-is-it-and-it-is-it-and-that-is-that. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ ATP Nightmare Before Christmas
- ^ "Marnie Stern's guitar-intensive songs". The New Yorker. January 3, 2011.
