Be your own PET
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Be Your Own Pet was a four-piece punk/garage rock
group from Nashville
, Tennessee
, USA.
's label, Ecstatic Peace
in the US. Be Your Own Pet originally released early singles and EPs with Nashville-based Infinity Cat Records.
, along with their friend Max Peebles. Their debut album was released in 2006 in the UK and they also played at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the summer of 2006. Nathan Vasquez plays in a band called Deluxin. Jemina Pearl also has side projects: although no longer a member of Cheap Time
, she is notably a member of Rare Form. Former members Jake and Jamin play in JEFF the Brotherhood
.
, they would be breaking up. The band posted the following message on their website; "To all of our fans, we are sad to bring you the news that our upcoming shows in the UK are going to be our last as a band. We thank you for all your love and support these past few years. It's been a blast, but the time has come for the four of us to go our separate ways.".
and Liverpool Carling Academy shows, there have been reports of "official looking cameras" in between the crowd and stage which suggests the possibility of either a dvd or live video, reminiscent of the "Mini Tour Wrap Up" appearing in the near future. Their final show as a band was at Dingwalls in London on the 26th August 2008 (see here http://beyourownpet.net/site/?p=137)
, Break It Up
, was released in on October 6, 2009 by Ecstatic Peace
Records. The album is co-written by John Eatherly and has guest appearances from Thurston Moore
, Iggy Pop
, Dave Sitek and Derek Stanton.
Garage rock
Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that was first popular in the United States and Canada from about 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s, it was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name...
group from Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, USA.
Members
- Jemina PearlJemina PearlJemina Pearl Abegg , known by the stage name Jemina Pearl, is an American singer, formerly the frontwoman of Be Your Own Pet....
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Nathan Vasquez – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Jonas Stein – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocals - John Eatherly – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Record label
The band was signed to XL in the UK since 2005 and were later signed with Thurston MooreThurston Moore
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American musician best known as a singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside of Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label...
's label, Ecstatic Peace
Ecstatic Peace
Ecstatic Peace! is a record label based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, founded in 1981 by Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore. The premiere release was a split cassette featuring spoken word performances from Michael Gira of Swans and Lydia Lunch...
in the US. Be Your Own Pet originally released early singles and EPs with Nashville-based Infinity Cat Records.
Side projects
All of the members of Be Your Own Pet are involved in various other musical projects. Jonas Stein and John Eatherly play together in a band called Turbo FruitsTurbo Fruits
Turbo Fruits is a garage rock band from Nashville, Tennessee founded by Be Your Own Pet guitarist Jonas Stein.-Biography:The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist Jonas Stein. Turbo Fruits formed while Stein was still in Be Your Own Pet...
, along with their friend Max Peebles. Their debut album was released in 2006 in the UK and they also played at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the summer of 2006. Nathan Vasquez plays in a band called Deluxin. Jemina Pearl also has side projects: although no longer a member of Cheap Time
Cheap Time
Cheap Time is a Tennessee based garage-rock band fronted by Jeffrey Novak and has featured members of Be Your Own Pet. The band, which formed in 2006, has toured with Jay Reatard, released two 7" singles in 2007, a full length LP in 2008 and a 7" single in 2009 on In The Red Records.-Sound:Cheap...
, she is notably a member of Rare Form. Former members Jake and Jamin play in JEFF the Brotherhood
JEFF the Brotherhood
JEFF the Brotherhood is a two-piece rock band consisting of brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall, hailing form Nashville, Tennessee. Their style has been described by music writers as containing elements of psychedelic rock, garage rock, punk and pop...
.
Break up
On August 1, 2008, the band announced on their website that after finishing a small tour of EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, they would be breaking up. The band posted the following message on their website; "To all of our fans, we are sad to bring you the news that our upcoming shows in the UK are going to be our last as a band. We thank you for all your love and support these past few years. It's been a blast, but the time has come for the four of us to go our separate ways.".
Final shows
During both the DingwallsDingwalls
Dingwalls is a venue adjacent to Camden Lock in London, England. It houses bars, cafes, clubs . The building itself is one of many industrial Victorian buildings that were put to new use in the 20th century. The original owner of the building, T.E...
and Liverpool Carling Academy shows, there have been reports of "official looking cameras" in between the crowd and stage which suggests the possibility of either a dvd or live video, reminiscent of the "Mini Tour Wrap Up" appearing in the near future. Their final show as a band was at Dingwalls in London on the 26th August 2008 (see here http://beyourownpet.net/site/?p=137)
Jemina Pearl solo career
The debut album of Jemina PearlJemina Pearl
Jemina Pearl Abegg , known by the stage name Jemina Pearl, is an American singer, formerly the frontwoman of Be Your Own Pet....
, Break It Up
Break It Up (Jemina Pearl album)
Break It Up is Jemina Pearl's debut solo album.- Track listing :All tracks by John Eatherly & Jemina Pearl except were noted# "Heartbeats" – 2:15# "After Hours" – 2:49# "Ecstatic Appeal" – 3:34...
, was released in on October 6, 2009 by Ecstatic Peace
Ecstatic Peace
Ecstatic Peace! is a record label based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, founded in 1981 by Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore. The premiere release was a split cassette featuring spoken word performances from Michael Gira of Swans and Lydia Lunch...
Records. The album is co-written by John Eatherly and has guest appearances from Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American musician best known as a singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside of Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label...
, Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
, Dave Sitek and Derek Stanton.
Studio albums
- Be Your Own Pet (March 27, 2006) (Ecstatic PeaceEcstatic PeaceEcstatic Peace! is a record label based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, founded in 1981 by Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore. The premiere release was a split cassette featuring spoken word performances from Michael Gira of Swans and Lydia Lunch...
/XLXL RecordingsXL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
) (UK #47) - Get AwkwardGet Awkward-US track listing:Three tracks—"Black Hole", "Becky" and "Blow Yr Mind"—were removed by Universal lawyers for being "too violent". They were later released in the US on the EP Get Damaged....
(March 18, 2008), (Ecstatic Peace/XL) (UK #101) (UK IndieUK Indie ChartThe UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
#7)
EPs
- Damn Damn Leash EPDamn Damn Leash EP-Personnel:*Jimmy Abegg – Photography*Jim DeMain – Mastering*Hollis Flatt – Mastering*Capers Flen – Engineer, Mixing*Jacquire King – Producer, Mixing*Roger Moutenot – Engineer*Jamin Orrall – Drums*Robert Ellis Orrall – Producer*Jemina Pearl – Vocals...
(2005) (Japanese release) (Infinity Cat/XL/Rough TradeRough Trade RecordsRough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
) - Summer SensationSummer SensationSummer Sensation is an EP by the punk rock band Be Your Own Pet. The EP was released only a few weeks after their debut album Be Your Own Pet.- Track listing : Be Your Own Pet Store. Summer Sensation Cover....
(April 18, 2006) (Ecstatic Peace/Infinity Cat) - Extra Extra EPExtra Extra EPExtra Extra was Be Your Own Pet's final release in 2006. After their successful debut album Be Your Own Pet, and Summer Sensation.-Track listing:...
(2006) (Infinity Cat) - Not Rocket ScienceNot Rocket ScienceNot Rocket Science is a six song Be Your Own Pet release in 2007. It was released on 12" vinyl in solid black and multi-colored editions by Infinity Cat Recordings. The A-side contained six songs, and the B-side contained the same six, but the songs on the b-side were all in reverse...
(May 8, 2007) (Infinity Cat) - Get Damaged EP (2008) (Ecstatic Peace/XL)
Singles
| Release Date | Details | Chart Position | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK Indie UK Indie Chart The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered... |
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| 2004 | Sep | "Damn Damn Leash" (Infinity Cat) | 68 | - | |
| 2005 | Jun | "Fire Department" (Rough Trade Rough Trade Records Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove... /Infinity Cat) |
59 | - | |
| Nov | "Extra Extra" (Infinity Cat) | - | - | ||
| "Extra Extra Handmade Edition" (Infinity Cat) | - | - | Limited to 100 copies | ||
| "Girls on TV" (Self Released) | - | - | Tour-only single | ||
| 2006 | Jan | "Let's Get Sandy (Big Problem)" (XL XL Recordings XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire... ) |
51 | - | |
| Mar | "Adventure" (XL) | 36 | - | ||
| Jun | "Bicycle, Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle" (XL) | - | - | Download-only single | |
| 2008 | Mar 3 | "Food Fight! (XL) | - | 8 | 7" and Download-only |
| "Super Soaked (XL) | - | 5 | |||
| Mar 10 | "The Kelly Affair (XL) | - | 6 | ||
| Mar 17 | "Black Hole (XL) | - | 5 | ||
Appearances
- SXSWSouth by SouthwestSouth by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
(2005) - Glastonbury FestivalGlastonbury FestivalThe Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
(2005) - Reading and Leeds FestivalsReading and Leeds FestivalsThe Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
(2005) - Siren Music FestivalSiren Music FestivalThe Siren Music Festival was an annual summertime outdoors concert held in Brooklyn's Coney Island from 2001-2010. It was run by the free arts/politics/current-events newspaper The Village Voice, and was completely free-of-charge...
(July 16, 2005) - Summer Sonic FestivalSummer Sonic FestivalThe Summer Sonic Festival is an annual two or three-days rock festival held at the same time in Osaka and Chiba. The majority of the bands playing in Osaka the first day go to Chiba the following day and vice versa....
(August 2005) - Coachella FestivalCoachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalThe Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival, organized by Goldenvoice and held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley...
(April 30, 2006) - Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2006
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. Late Night aired weeknights at 12:37 am...
(June 13, 2006) - Subterranean Guide (MTV2MTV2MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
, July 30, 2006) - LollapaloozaLollapaloozaLollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
2006 (August 5, 2006) - MTV Live (Canada)MTV Live (Canada)Live is a 26 minute flagship show of MTV Canada, on the air since March 21, 2006. The program began as an interactive talkshow where viewers were encouraged to jump into the conversation...
(June 3, 2008) - Reading and Leeds FestivalsReading and Leeds FestivalsThe Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
(2008)
External links
- Artist's official website
- Be Your Own Pet at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....