The Arcs
The Arcs | |
|---|---|
 The Arcs performing at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio on December 4, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Nonesuch |
| Members | Dan Auerbach Leon Michels Nick Movshon Homer Steinweiss Richard Swift Kenny Vaughan |
| Website | http://www.thearcs.com/ |
The Arcs is an American garage rock band formed by Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and vocalist of the Black Keys. Auerbach announced this side project after performing on the Governors Ball in 2015.[1] The group's first album, Yours, Dreamily, was released on September 4, 2015.[1] Members include Leon Michels, Nick Movshon, Homer Steinweiss, Richard Swift, and Kenny Vaughan[1] along with contributions from Mariachi Flor de Toloache.[2]
The Arcs performed at the 2016 Coachella Festival.[3] In 2016, the band performed at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. for Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders noted that The Arcs, who are known for their political activism, are "super dope."
Members
- Dan Auerbach - lead vocals, electric guitar
- Leon Michels - farfisa organ, synthesizer, electric guitar, drum pads
- Nick Movshon - bass guitar
- Homer Steinweiss - drums, percussion, bass guitar
- Richard Swift - drums, percussion, keyboards, drum pads, backing vocals
- Kenny Vaughan - baritone guitar, electric guitar
Contributors
Discography
Studio albums
 | This section may be in need of reorganization to comply with Wikipedia's layout guidelines. (October 2016) |
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US
Alt |
US Rock | UK | ||
| Yours, Dreamily, |
|
27 | Single: "Outta My Mind" - 17 | Single: "Outta My Mind" - 27 | 40 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Unveils New Side Project: The Arcs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Styker Interviews Dan Auerbach & Richard Swift from The Arcs". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ https://www.coachella.com/splash/
- ^ "The Arcs - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ "The Arcs - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ "The Arcs - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ "ARCS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ "The Arcs: Yours, Dreamily". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.