P.E.E.
P.E.E., occasionally short for Potentially Egregious Error and also known as Pee, was a math pop band from San Francisco, California. Active from 1993 to 1999, they released two albums, Now, More Charm and More Tender in 1996 and The Roaring Mechanism in 1999. The band disbanded after Jim Stanley and Kelly Green, who were dating during the band's duration, broke up.[1]
P.E.E. | |
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| Genres | Math rock, indie rock, noise pop |
| Years active | 1993-1999, 2010 |
| Labels | Bingo, Double-Play, March, Honey Bear, Absolutely Kosher, Deathbomb Arc |
| Spinoffs | ImPeRiLs |
| Past members |
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| Website | facebook |
History
In 1993, Jim Stanley and Kelly Green (both played guitar and vocals) had formed a group together and were playing a show when they realized they didn't have a name. The decision to name themselves Pee was pretty much on the spot.[2] The band mostly regretted naming themselves that and almost changed their name to Miracle Research Center Staff but ultimately chose not to (they ended up naming a single after it). The two later recruited Andee Connors of J Church and A Minor Forest to play drums.[3] They also cycled through several bassists before settling on Tiber Scheer of Lowercase. This formation would stay the same throughout the rest of the band's time together.
The band played with several well-known bands in the California area and emo bands during the time like Boys Life and Jimmy Eat World, as well as opening for bands like Cheap Trick and Neutral Milk Hotel.[4]
The group reunited to play at the 2010 Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco, which regained the members' interest in playing again, leading to the formation of ImPeRiLs, a collaboration between Stanley, Connors, and Allan Moon. They released a sole self-titled album in 2013 and became inactive.
In 2023, YouTuber 108 Mics made a mini-documentary named "A Band Called Pee" which, along with growing interest from websites like Rate Your Music, helped the band become more well-known and appreciated.[2]
Style
While the band has stated they never believed that they were midwest emo, they've always seen themselves as "mathy" or, as Stanley puts it, "grind pop".[2]
Members
Final line-up
- Jim Stanley (guitar, vocals)
- Kelly Green (guitar, vocals)
- Andee Connors (drums)
- Tiber Scheer (bass, 1996-99)
Former members
- Jason Michaud (1993)
- Bob Albert (1993-96)
Discography
Albums
- Now, More Charm and More Tender (1996, March Records)
- The Roaring Mechanism (1999, Absolutely Kosher)
- Gar Box Sessions #2 (2017, recorded in 1995, reissued as i win me over. by Deathbomb Arc in 2022)
EPs
- Miracle Research Center Staff (1997, Honey Bear)
Singles
- "Jonah and the Whale"/"Transplant City" (1994)
- "Salt Garden"/"Icarus the Flat-Footed Pond Bird" (1994)
- "Egghead Billy"/"Turn Key One" (1995)
- Split with Fuck (2000)
- Box Demo #1 (2023, recorded in 1994)
References
- ^ "The Chemistry of P.E.E." East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda. 2001-07-04. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ a b c 108 Mics (2023-09-30). A Band Called Pee (mini doc). Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via YouTube.
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- ^ 108 Mics (2023-10-06). P.E.E. Interview. Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via YouTube.
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