Caribou (musician)
Encyclopedia
Daniel Victor Snaith is a composer
, musician
and recording artist under stage name
s Caribou, Manitoba and Daphni. Under the supervision of Kevin Buzzard
, he obtained a PhD in mathematics at Imperial College London
.
, the stage name of The Dictators frontman Richard Blum. As Snaith himself commented, "It's like The Smiths
suing John Smith or something".
Snaith usually performs with a live band when playing gigs, often assuming the role of percussionist. Currently, Snaith's live band is made up of himself, Ryan Smith, Brad Weber, and John Schmersal
. (Former bassist Andy Lloyd now plays with Born Ruffians
and former drummer Peter Mitton is now a producer for CBC
radio.) Sets also often include complex video projections on a large screen, a DVD
of which was released in November 2005. "[I]n music I will have an idea to put some different sounds together or a melody that meshes with a chord sequence or a sonic mood," said Snaith in an interview. "I'm not the type of person who takes physical things apart and plays around with them, but I like taking mental ideas apart and playing around with them. That's what appeals to me about what I've spent my life doing."
His 2007 album Andorra
was named the winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize
, and his DJ-influenced 2010 album Swim
was on the 2010 Polaris Music Prize
shortlist.
Both Dan Snaith and Brad Weber are endorsed by C&C Drum Company.
In December 2011 Caribou will curate the All Tomorrow's Parties
"Nightmare Before Christmas" festival in Minehead, England alongside co-curators Battles
and Les Savy Fav
.http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php
Most of Snaith's older Manitoba material has been subsequently rereleased under the Caribou name.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and recording artist under stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
s Caribou, Manitoba and Daphni. Under the supervision of Kevin Buzzard
Kevin Buzzard
Kevin Mark Buzzard is a British mathematician and currently a Professor of Pure Mathematics at Imperial College London. He specialises in algebraic number theory....
, he obtained a PhD in mathematics at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
.
Career
Snaith previously recorded under the stage name Manitoba, but changed his name in 2004 under threat of an American lawsuit by Richard "Handsome Dick" ManitobaRichard Manitoba
Richard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba is an American punk rock singer and radio personality, best known as the lead singer of the New York City band The Dictators.- Background :...
, the stage name of The Dictators frontman Richard Blum. As Snaith himself commented, "It's like The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
suing John Smith or something".
Snaith usually performs with a live band when playing gigs, often assuming the role of percussionist. Currently, Snaith's live band is made up of himself, Ryan Smith, Brad Weber, and John Schmersal
John Schmersal
John Schmersal is an American musician best known for being a founding member of indie rock band Enon and synthpunk group Brainiac. He is also a touring member of Caribou.In 1998, Schmersal released his first solo album, under the name John Stuart Mill....
. (Former bassist Andy Lloyd now plays with Born Ruffians
Born Ruffians
Born Ruffians, formerly known as Mornington Drive, are a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2004, originally from Midland, Ontario, located near Georgian Bay. They are currently signed to Warp Records. The members are Luke Lalonde , Mitch Derosier and Steven Hamelin...
and former drummer Peter Mitton is now a producer for CBC
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
radio.) Sets also often include complex video projections on a large screen, a DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
of which was released in November 2005. "[I]n music I will have an idea to put some different sounds together or a melody that meshes with a chord sequence or a sonic mood," said Snaith in an interview. "I'm not the type of person who takes physical things apart and plays around with them, but I like taking mental ideas apart and playing around with them. That's what appeals to me about what I've spent my life doing."
His 2007 album Andorra
Andorra (album)
Andorra is a 2007 album by Caribou. The gatefold vinyl record release also features an MP3 download coupon for the album.On September 29, 2008, the album was named the winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize.-Track listing:# "Melody Day" – 4:11...
was named the winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize
2008 Polaris Music Prize
The 2008 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 30, 2008. The prize was won by Caribou for his album Andorra....
, and his DJ-influenced 2010 album Swim
Swim (Caribou album)
Swim is an album by Caribou, released in April 2010. It is his first album featuring new material since the 2008 Polaris Music Prize-winning Andorra...
was on the 2010 Polaris Music Prize
2010 Polaris Music Prize
The 2010 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 20, 2010. The gala presentation was held at Toronto's Masonic Temple, and was hosted by Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3 and Sarah Taylor of MuchMusic....
shortlist.
Both Dan Snaith and Brad Weber are endorsed by C&C Drum Company.
In December 2011 Caribou will curate the All Tomorrow's Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)
All Tomorrow's Parties is a music festival which takes place at Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex and Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead, Somerset, England....
"Nightmare Before Christmas" festival in Minehead, England alongside co-curators Battles
Battles (band)
Battles is an American experimental rock group, founded in 2002 in New York City, comprising guitarists Ian Williams and Dave Konopka , and drummer John Stanier .-Biography:...
and Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav is a New York City indie rock band. Their style is influenced by art rock and post-hardcore. The group is known for the stage presence of lead singer Tim Harrington...
.http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php
as Manitoba
- People Eating Fruit EP (30 October 2000)
- "Paul's Birthday" CDS (26 February 2001)
- Start Breaking My HeartStart Breaking My HeartStart Breaking My Heart is a 2001 album by Manitoba.-Track listing:# "Dundas, Ontario" – 4:23# "People Eating fruit" – 6:11# "Mammals vs...
(26 March 2001) - give'r EP (26 November 2001)
- If Assholes Could Fly This Place Would Be an Airport 12" (13 January 2003)
- "Jacknuggeted" CDS (24 February 2003)
- Up in FlamesUp in FlamesUp in Flames is a 2003 album by Manitoba. It was reissued in 2006 under the artist's new name, Caribou.The news program Democracy Now! uses "Kid You'll Move Mountains" as part of their regular theme music.-Reception:...
(31 March 2003) - "Hendrix with Ko" CDS (14 July 2003)
- Up in Flames (Special Edition) with bonus disc (29 September 2003)
Most of Snaith's older Manitoba material has been subsequently rereleased under the Caribou name.
as Caribou
- Start Breaking My HeartStart Breaking My HeartStart Breaking My Heart is a 2001 album by Manitoba.-Track listing:# "Dundas, Ontario" – 4:23# "People Eating fruit" – 6:11# "Mammals vs...
(re-released 2006) - Up In FlamesUp in FlamesUp in Flames is a 2003 album by Manitoba. It was reissued in 2006 under the artist's new name, Caribou.The news program Democracy Now! uses "Kid You'll Move Mountains" as part of their regular theme music.-Reception:...
(re-released 2006) - "Yeti" CDS/12" (22 March 2005)
- The Milk of Human KindnessThe Milk of Human KindnessThe Milk of Human Kindness is a 2005 album by Caribou. Caribou is the performing name of Dan Snaith who was previously known as Manitoba until he was forced to change it after a threat of a lawsuit by American punk musician Handsome Dick Manitoba of The Dictators.While the title is a quote from...
(18 April 2005) - Tour-Only CD (Super Furry Animals Tour, Fall 2005)
- Marino (DVD) (November 2005)
- AndorraAndorra (album)Andorra is a 2007 album by Caribou. The gatefold vinyl record release also features an MP3 download coupon for the album.On September 29, 2008, the album was named the winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize.-Track listing:# "Melody Day" – 4:11...
(21 August 2007) - Polaris Prize Winner 2008 - "Melody Day" CDS (August 2007)
- Tour-Only CD (September 2007)
- "She's the One" (March 2008)
- SwimSwim (Caribou album)Swim is an album by Caribou, released in April 2010. It is his first album featuring new material since the 2008 Polaris Music Prize-winning Andorra...
(19 April 2010) #97 US Billboard 200Billboard 200The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... - Tour-Only CD (April 2010)
- Caribou Vibration Ensemble – live album featuring Marshall AllenMarshall AllenMarshall Belford Allen is an American free jazz and avant-garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and EVI ....
(ATPATP RecordingsATP Recordings is a record label that was started in 2001 by London concert promoter Barry Hogan of Foundation/All Tomorrow's Parties. It was originally created to bring out a compilation cd after the Tortoise-curated All Tomorrow's Parties event...
2010)
as Daphni
- Resident AdvisorResident AdvisorResident Advisor is an online electronic music magazine dedicated to the global dance music scene. The website won a People's Voice award in the 12th Annual Webby Awards in 2008.-Site History:...
, February 2011 (5 tracks of episode #246) - Daphni Edits vol1 12" [Resista](March 2011)
- Yeye / Pinnacles 12" split w/ Four TetFour TetKieran Hebden is a post-rock and electronic musician. Hebden first came to prominence as a member of the band Fridge before establishing himself as a solo artist under the moniker of Four Tet....
(March 2011)
Awards and recognition
- 2008 Polaris Music Prize2008 Polaris Music PrizeThe 2008 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 30, 2008. The prize was won by Caribou for his album Andorra....
- winner (Andorra) - 2011 Juno AwardsJuno Awards of 2011The Juno Awards of 2011, honours Canadian music industry achievements in the latter part of 2009 and in most of 2010. The awards presented in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the weekend of 26 and 27 March 2011. A week of related events on 21 March 2011...
- winner, Electronic Album of the Year (Swim)