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Dananananaykroyd are a six-piece indie-rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Their name is a play on the name of Canadian actor Dan Aykroyd.
The band
Line-up
- Duncan Robertson - guitar
- David Roy - guitar
- Calum Gunn - vocals (formerly drums)
- John Baillie Junior - drums/vocals
- Paul Carlin - drums
- Ryan McGinness - Bass
Former members
History
In 2006 Dananananaykroyd released two limited edition 7" singles, "Totally Bone" and "Some Dresses" on Moshi Moshi and Jealous Records respectively. A Japan-only CD EP, collecting both singles, was later released on Tokyo's Klee/Rallye records. Singer Giles Bailey left the group and was replaced by drummer Calum Gunn. Soon after, John Baillie Junior joined the band on drums and additional lead vocals.
Dananananaykroyd released their first EP, Sissy Hits, on London-based Holy Roar Records in June 2008. Shortly after, they introduced ex-Russia drummer Paul Carlin as their new (other) drummer after James Hamilton of Errors left the band. Dananananaykroyd signed to Best Before Records shortly thereafter, and recorded their debut full-length album Hey Everyone! in the US with producer Machine.
The band have toured the UK extensively with bands such as Foals and Johnny Foreigner, and recently completed a European tour with the Kaiser Chiefs. They have also taken part in the 2009 Stag and Dagger music festival, an independent music festival in London, along with Abe Vigoda, Die! Die! Die!, and Teeth!!! among others. [1]. The band will play at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2009[2].
In June 2009, the band announced that bass player Laura Hyde had left the band, and would be replaced on tour by Ryan McGinness.[3].
Sound
The band's sound has been compared to that of Fugazi, Pavement, Blood Brothers and Dischord era hardcore. Their use of distorted guitars and screamed vocals lead to some sources labelling them as a post hardcore band.[who?] The band have stated they dislike this label however claiming their music is more more pop-orientated [citation needed] and leading to the band coining the genre "fight pop".
Discography
Albums
- Hey Everyone! (6 April, 2009) UK #154
Singles
- "Totally Bone" / "Hey Giles" on Moshi Moshi Records[4]
- "Some Dresses" / "Genuine Lbs" on Jealous Records[5]
- "Pink Sabbath" / "Chrome Rainbow" on Best Before Records[6]
- "Black Wax" / "No Wage" on Best Before Records (23 March, 2009)
- "Some Dresses" / "America Runs On Duncan" on Best Before Records
EPs
- Sissy Hits on Holy Roar Records (9 June, 2008)
Critical reaction
Reviews are generally positive with their band's debut album "Hey Everyone!", receiving 3 stars in the Uncut magazine review [7] The main criticism seems to be the band's name.
References
- ^ Dananananaykroyd at Stag and Dagger | Interview with Stag and Dagger Organisers
- ^ [1] | Reading Latest Additions
- ^ [2] | Dananananaykroyd Bassist Departs
- ^ "Moshi Moshi Records - "Totally Bone"". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Jealous Records - "Some Dresses"". Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ "Best Before Records - "Pink Sabbath"". Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ O'Connell, Sharon (2009). "These Scots rock. But Jesus, that name". Uncut (144): 82.
smart,...sweatly intense
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External links
- Dananananaykroyd page on Myspace
- video interview on music.virgin.com part 1
- video interview on music.virgin.com part 2
- Drowned In Sound interview with the band
- God is in the TV interview with David Roy
- Nuts and Seeds
- Dananananaykroyd interview with getcloser.com