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Candy Claws
OriginFort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
Genres
Years active2007 (2007)–2015,[4] 2023
Labels
  • Twosyllable
  • Indiecater
Past members
  • Ryan Hover
  • Karen Hover
  • Hank Bertholf
Websitecandyclaws.com

Candy Claws was an American dream pop group formed in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was formed in 2007 by Hank Bertholf and Ryan Hover, who shared interests in "electronics, droning shoegaze rock, and classic psychedelic pop", as well as lyrics informed by their love of natural history.[2]

History

In 2009, the band released their debut album, In the Dream of the Sea Life, which was inspired by Rachel Carson's book The Sea Around Us. Originally released by Wave Magic label, it was re-released by Irish independent label Indiecater Records and earned enthusiastic reviews from the international music press. In 2010, the Twosyllable Records released the band's follow-up album, Hidden Lands, which was inspired by Richard M. Ketchum's The Secret Life of the Forest. During this time, Candy Claws also assembled an expanded eight-piece touring band for live performances.[2] The band's third album, Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time, was released in 2013.[1]

In 2014, Ryan and Karen formed a new band, Sound of Ceres, featuring the members of The Apples in Stereo and The Drums.[5] The band released their debut album, Nostalgia for Infinity in 2016.[3]

In 2023, the band announced a 10th anniversary reissue of Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time, which included "Distortion Spear", their first single in 12 years.[6]

Band members

  • Ryan Hover — synthesizer, vocals
  • Hank Bertholf — guitar, vocals
  • Karen Hover (McCormick) — vocals, percussion, keyboard

Discography

Studio albums
EPs and singles
  • Daytrotter Session (2010)
  • Verana Summers (2011)
  • "Distortion Spear" (2023)
Compilation albums
  • Glacier Prey (2009)
  • Warm Forever (2010)
Other releases
  • Two Airships / Exploder Falls (2008) (an alternate soundtrack to Werner Herzog's film The White Diamond)
  • Dreamland Soundtrack - Season 1 (2011)
  • Do You Ever Feel That Way (2012) (a Starflyer 59 cover, with Mike Adams At His Honest Weight)

References

  1. ^ a b Cohen, Ian (June 24, 2013). "Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time Forever". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Deming, Mark. "Candy Claws". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Tim Sendra (2016-03-04). "Nostalgia for Infinity - Sound of Ceres | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  4. ^ "Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ^ Sendra, Tim. "Sound of Ceres". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "Candy Claws Announce 10th Anniversary Reissue of Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time". Pitchfork.com. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
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