Pocket (musician)
| Origin | New York City, United States |
|---|---|
| Genres | Electronic, Indie Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | 24 Hour Service Station |
| Associated acts | Burnside Project |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Richard Jankovich | |
Pocket is the remixer/producer alias for Richard Jankovich. Since 2005, he has released many "pocket mixes" for artists like Joanna Newsom, Beck, Kristin Hersh, Antony and The Johnsons, Radiohead, Cat Power, Of Montreal and more.
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[edit] Biography
Pocket released his first remix in 2005 to critical blog acclaim.[1] Many of his subsequent remixes have gotten positive critical reviews from the likes of Stereogum,[2] Pitchfork Media[3] and Pampelmoose.[4]
In 2007, Pocket's remix for Radiohead's cover of Bjork's "Unravel" was nominated for the 2007 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll by Will Hermes.[5]
In 2009, Pocket began releasing a series of singles featuring guest singers like Robyn Hitchcock, Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Danny Seim (Menomena), Mark Burgess (The Chameleons), and more.
Pocket admits the name was bestowed upon him by Brooklyn Vegan when the blog posted his Joanna Newsom Pocket Mix and referred to him directly as Pocket.[6]
In late 2008, it was learned that Pocket would be releasing a full length LP in 2009.[7] In early 2009, Pocket announced that he would be releasing these tracks as singles throughout the year with accompanying b-sides and remixes.[8]
In March, the first single, "Surround Him With Love" featuring Robyn Hitchcock was featured in the 3rd episode of NBC's "Kings.".[9]
In an interview with Zaptown Magazine, Pocket revealed that the collection of singles was made from a "dream list of all the people he wanted to collaborate with" and that the project took over 3 years to complete.[10]
Each single was released with a b-side and 3 remixes of the a-side. Remixers include Styrofoam (artist), Justus Köhncke, Mux Mool, G.D. Luxxe and more.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- 03-01-2009: Surround Him With Love featuring Robyn Hitchcock b/w Let Her Close Her Eyes featuring Shonali Bhowmik (Tigers and Monkeys)(24 Hour Service Station)
- 05-12-2009: Sampo featuring Yuki Chikudate (Asobi Seksu) b/w Swept featuring Lorraine Lelis (Mahogany (band)) (24 Hour Service Station)
- 07-21-2009: Hear In Noiseville featuring Steve Kilbey (The Church (band)) b/w Break Your Heart Wildly featuring Kimi Recor (Lilofee) (24 Hour Service Station)
- 09-20-2009: Someone To Run Away From featuring Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think) b/w Beautiful Gray featuring Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty, Down By Law (band)) (24 Hour Service Station)
- 11-30-2009: A Force Of Nature featuring Mark Burgess (Chameleons UK) b/w Heaven featuring Mark Burgess (Chameleons UK) (24 Hour Service Station)
- 1-30-2010: Backwards From Ten featuring Danny Seim (Menomena) b/w Echo And Sway featuring Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid) (24 Hour Service Station)
- 4-06-2010: Jars Of Fireflies featuring Tanya Donelly (Belly (band), Throwing Muses) b/w Sleep When You Are Dead featuring Django Haskins (24 Hour Service Station)
[edit] Remixes
- 2010: Nine O'Clock In France {Pocket vs. Ray Ketchem Mix} - Elk City
- 2009: Chasing Rainbows {Pocket Mix} - A Secret Life
- 2009: My Beautiful Girl (Tokyo) {Pocket Mix} - XO
- 2009: Blood Pressurize {Pocket Mix} - RemoteTreeChildren
- 2009: Your Friends {Pocket Mix} - Faux Hoax
- 2009: We're Here To Save The Day {Pocket Mix} - The Constellations featuring Asher Roth
- 2008: Gamma Ray {Pocket Mix} - Beck
- 2008: Slippershell {Pocket Mix} - Kristin Hersh
- 2008: Lost My Taste {Pocket Mix} - Mendoza Line
- 2007: Unravel {Pocket Mix} - Radiohead
- 2007: Elephants Meandering {Sal P and Dennis + Pocket Mix} - Tussle
- 2007: Cherries In The Snow {Pocket Mix} - Elk City
- 2007: Ana {Pocket Mix} - Vieux Farka Toure
- 2006: Marfa Lights {Pocket Mix} - Dirty On Purpose
- 2006: How Lester Lost His Wife {Pocket Mix} - Of Montreal
- 2006: Hate {Pocket Mix} - Cat Power
- 2005: My Lady Story {Pocket Mix} - Antony and The Johnsons
- 2005: Bridges and Balloons {Pocket Mix} - Joanna Newsom
- 2-20-2010: Subculture featuring Shaun Robinson and Tracy Shedd released on CEREMONY: A NEW ORDER TRIBUTE - (24 Hour Service Station)
[edit] References
- ^ "The Perfect Joanna Newsom Remix". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "New Cat Power Remix ". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "New Beck Pocket Mix". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "Two musicians in Portland working together". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "Village Voice Pazz and Jop nomination." Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "Evil Monito Interview". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "New Beck - "Gamma Ray {Pocket Mix}". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "POCKET. "SURROUND HIM WITH LOVE" SINGLE, FEATURING ROBYN HITCHCOCK.". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "POCKET. "SURROUND HIM WITH LOVE" SINGLE, FEATURING ROBYN HITCHCOCK.". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "Pocket - Refining The Art Of Collaboration". Retrieved April 28, 2009.
