Small Black
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| Small Black | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn/Long Island, NY |
| Genres | Chillwave, new wave |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Jagjaguwar, Lovepump United Records |
| Members | |
| Ryan Heyner Josh Kolenik Juan Pieczanski Jeff Curtin |
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Small Black is an indie band from Brooklyn, New York. Their sound is commonly described as belonging to the chillwave genre, though the band's members don't label themselves as such.[1] They have released an album under Jagjaguwar. They are signed on both the Jagjaguwar and Lovepump United Records labels.
They participated in numerous festivals such as Foburg Music Festival,[2] and the SXSW Music Festival.[1]
[edit] Discography
- Albums
- New Chain (Jagjaguwar, 2010)[3][4]
- EPS
- Small Black EP (CassClub/Jagjaguwar, 2009) [5]
- Mixtapes
- MOON KILLER MIXTAPE (Free download, 2010)
- Singles
- Despicable Dogs EP (Transparent Records, 2009)
- Photojournalist b/w Sun Was High (So Was I) 7" EP (Jagjaguwar, 2010) [6]
- Splits
- Washed Out/Small Black split (Lovepump United Records), 2010
[edit] References
- ^ a b Arielle Castillo. "Small Black Laugh at 'Chillwave' Label -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011". Spinner.com. http://www.spinner.com/2011/03/03/small-black-sxsw-top-100/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Connor Crawford (Feb 27th, 2011). "Small Black". Tulane Hullabaloo. http://thehullabaloo.com/2011/02/27/small-black/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Zach Kelly (October 26, 2010). "New Chain Review". Pitchfork. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14790-new-chain/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ David Morris. "Small Black - New Chain Music Review". Tinymixtapes. http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/Small-Black-New-Chain. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Zach Kelly (April 12, 2010). "Small Black Review". Pitchfork. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14100-small-black-ep/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Small Black -"Photojournalist"". Stereogum. August 17, 2010. http://stereogum.com/476222/small-black-photojournalist/mp3s/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
[edit] External links
- Small Black on the Jagjaguwar official website.
- Small Black discography at Discogs
- Small Black at Allmusic
- Sean Moeller (April 12, 2011). "A Warning Of The Ensuing Brightness And The Burn:Small Black session". Daytrotter. http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/small-black-concert/20054539-111967.html. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- Reese Higgins (March 9, 2010). "Small Black, big ambitions". The Diamondback. http://www.diamondbackonline.com/diversions/small-black-big-ambitions-1.1261548. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
