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The Spores
They made their mark with their eccentric electro-pop and mind-twisting live shows that included a cast of puppets that wouldn’t be out of place in a Meet the Feebles remake. Now, THE SPORES are back with Doom Pop, an album that harnesses years of professional experiences and the energy that, until...
They made their mark with their eccentric electro-pop and mind-twisting live shows that included a cast of puppets that wouldn’t be out of place in a Meet the Feebles remake. Now, THE SPORES are back with Doom Pop, an album that harnesses years of professional experiences and the energy that, until now, could only be experienced at one of their performances.
THE SPORES burst on the scene in early 2005, captivating both music fans and Los Angeles-based peers alike. THE SPORES ‘s single “(Don’t) Kill Yourself” received heavy airplay from LA’s Indie 103.1 and KROQ stations, and they built a reputation as a “band’s band.” This should come as no surprise as Molly McGuire’s (lead vocals, bass, keys) rock pedigree includes session work for Frank Black, Peaches, and Queens Of The Stone Age and Greg “Stuntbunny” Biribauer (guitars, loops, keys) has engineered records for bands like Modest Mouse, At the Drive-In, Queens of the Stone Age, Archers Of Loaf, Sublime and many more. Now with the addition of DJ and respected remix artist, Chris “Cpen” Penny (drums, keys, backing vocals), THE SPORES are prepared to spread their infectious sound even further.
THE SPORES ‘s first album Imagine the Future was spawned when Toronto natives McGuire and Biribauer began creating off-kilter arrangements in a home recording studio. The two took the fruits of their mad scientist aural experiments and turned them into a fantastically warped live show, complete with puppet alter-egos. Now, with thousands of tour miles and hundreds of shows under their collective belt, THE SPORES have captured the unique energy and demented frenzy of their live performances in a new album, Doom Pop. Biribauer describes the album as “an amalgamation of everything that has ever made our hearts pump, our booties swing, or the hair on the back of our necks stand on end... and the dream of living up to those standards.” The year and a half of nearly non-stop touring had a deep impact on the band and the new album as well. “Some of the incredible shows we played, from Prague to Portland, had tangible resonance on how Doom Pop sounds,” said Biribauer, “We still do all that trippy shit we've always done, but there is now a wider emotional palette of live experience behind the sound.”
From the driving beats and robotic beep bloop of “Faster Master,” to the dancy, multi-layered cacophony of “Ghost Town,” DOOMPOP is an audio snapshot of THE SPORES’ passion for combining pop sensibilities with a performance art aesthetic. Doom Pop isn’t just THE SPORES’ new album, but the band’s name for a style of music making that combines catchy melodies with artistic ambition, depicting the truths around them with a sense of style and merit. The band cites their heroes David Bowie, Bauhaus, and Johnny Cash as among the list of artists who embodied the spirit of doom pop. For THE SPORES, art and music are deeply intertwined. “I've been a visual artist my whole life. I only started playing music seriously at age 18.” says McGuire.
The puppets may be packed away for the time being (“You try getting lugged around the world for 185 shows squished into a hat box and see if you don't need a break,” says Biribauer.), but rest assured, McGuire’s fabric and paper mache Muppets-on-acid will come back when the time is right.
With the release of Doom Pop, THE SPORES are lining up for another non-stop cycle of touring. Watch for them – THE SPORES are everywhere.
THE SPORES burst on the scene in early 2005, captivating both music fans and Los Angeles-based peers alike. THE SPORES ‘s single “(Don’t) Kill Yourself” received heavy airplay from LA’s Indie 103.1 and KROQ stations, and they built a reputation as a “band’s band.” This should come as no surprise as Molly McGuire’s (lead vocals, bass, keys) rock pedigree includes session work for Frank Black, Peaches, and Queens Of The Stone Age and Greg “Stuntbunny” Biribauer (guitars, loops, keys) has engineered records for bands like Modest Mouse, At the Drive-In, Queens of the Stone Age, Archers Of Loaf, Sublime and many more. Now with the addition of DJ and respected remix artist, Chris “Cpen” Penny (drums, keys, backing vocals), THE SPORES are prepared to spread their infectious sound even further.
THE SPORES ‘s first album Imagine the Future was spawned when Toronto natives McGuire and Biribauer began creating off-kilter arrangements in a home recording studio. The two took the fruits of their mad scientist aural experiments and turned them into a fantastically warped live show, complete with puppet alter-egos. Now, with thousands of tour miles and hundreds of shows under their collective belt, THE SPORES have captured the unique energy and demented frenzy of their live performances in a new album, Doom Pop. Biribauer describes the album as “an amalgamation of everything that has ever made our hearts pump, our booties swing, or the hair on the back of our necks stand on end... and the dream of living up to those standards.” The year and a half of nearly non-stop touring had a deep impact on the band and the new album as well. “Some of the incredible shows we played, from Prague to Portland, had tangible resonance on how Doom Pop sounds,” said Biribauer, “We still do all that trippy shit we've always done, but there is now a wider emotional palette of live experience behind the sound.”
From the driving beats and robotic beep bloop of “Faster Master,” to the dancy, multi-layered cacophony of “Ghost Town,” DOOMPOP is an audio snapshot of THE SPORES’ passion for combining pop sensibilities with a performance art aesthetic. Doom Pop isn’t just THE SPORES’ new album, but the band’s name for a style of music making that combines catchy melodies with artistic ambition, depicting the truths around them with a sense of style and merit. The band cites their heroes David Bowie, Bauhaus, and Johnny Cash as among the list of artists who embodied the spirit of doom pop. For THE SPORES, art and music are deeply intertwined. “I've been a visual artist my whole life. I only started playing music seriously at age 18.” says McGuire.
The puppets may be packed away for the time being (“You try getting lugged around the world for 185 shows squished into a hat box and see if you don't need a break,” says Biribauer.), but rest assured, McGuire’s fabric and paper mache Muppets-on-acid will come back when the time is right.
With the release of Doom Pop, THE SPORES are lining up for another non-stop cycle of touring. Watch for them – THE SPORES are everywhere.
ALBUMS
Doom Pop
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12 tracks
Do The Void
(03:26)
Faster Master
(03:05)
Ghost Town
(03:30)
Jewel Of The South
(03:10)
Private Jet
(03:14)
Secret Weapon
(03:13)
Shadyglade
(03:33)
That's My Name
(05:04)
The Spinning Wheel
(04:38)
Won't Save You
(03:31)
Imagine The Future
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12 tracks
El Matador
(03:30)
Entwined Like lovers
(03:04)
Heat Seeker
(03:04)
Imagine The Future
(03:39)
Love My Mind
(03:27)
Mandibles
(03:38)
Moon Shine Down
(04:15)
Veal
(02:26)
Yum Yum
(02:50)