Darker My Love
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Darker My Love is an indie psychedelic rock
band based in Los Angeles, California
. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents
and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar
. Drummer Andy Granelli
, formerly a member of both The Nerve Agents and The Distillers
, co-founded the band with Presley. They were joined shortly thereafter by bassist Rob Barbato, who shares songwriting and lead vocal duties with Presley, and rhythm guitarist Jared "The Sandwich" Everett. Will Canzoneri joined the band on organ
and clavinet
in the latter half of 2006.
The band has released one EP
and three LP's
. Recorded in 2005, their debut LP was released on 22 August 2006 on Dangerbird Records
. On 28 August 2007, the band released a 12" 45 rpm split record with Denver-based rock group Moccasin, featuring the song "Hair Decisions." The record was the first release on L.A.-based label I Hate Rock N Roll. In Spring 2006, Presley and Barbato became members of the prolific British post-punk
group The Fall, and are both featured prominently on The Fall's 2007 album Reformation Post TLC
. The second Darker My Love album, entitled 2
, was released in the US on 5 August 2008 on Dangerbird Records
and roughly a year later in the UK, Europe, and Australia. "Waves" from the album 2
is featured in Midnight Club: Los Angeles
and one track from the album ("Blue Day") is also featured on Guitar Hero 5
. In 2009, Andy Granelli left the band and was replaced by a rotating cast of drummers; the band's current drummer is longtime Brian Jonestown Massacre drummer Dan Allaire. In 2009, they released another split on I Hate Rock N Roll, this time a 7" with Audacity. Recorded in Northern California in January 2010, the band's third LP, entitled Alive As You Are
, was released on 26 July 2010 in the UK and 17 August 2010 in the US and Canada.
The band's name was derived from a TSOL
song of the same name.
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
band based in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The band consists of 5 members. Tim Presley, a former member of the band The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
and also a visual artist responsible for much of the band's imagery, formed the band in 2004 and contributes vocals and guitar
Guitar
The 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...
. Drummer Andy Granelli
Andy Granelli
Andy Granelli is an American drummer. Initially drumming for a band known as Model American in 1997 on their self titled album. The same album later surfaced again in 2002 under the moniker MAPS, which stood for Model American Playing Secretly having been forced to change the name by a court of law...
, formerly a member of both The Nerve Agents and The Distillers
The Distillers
The Distillers were an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998. They released their first two albums on Hellcat Records/Epitaph Records before moving to Sire, part of the Warner Music Group. The Distillers were originally formed by Australian-born Brody Armstrong , a woman with a...
, co-founded the band with Presley. They were joined shortly thereafter by bassist Rob Barbato, who shares songwriting and lead vocal duties with Presley, and rhythm guitarist Jared "The Sandwich" Everett. Will Canzoneri joined the band on organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
and clavinet
Clavinet
A Clavinet is an electrically amplified keyboard instrument manufactured by the Hohner company. It is essentially an electronically amplified clavichord, analogous to an electric guitar. Its distinctive bright staccato sound has appeared particularly in funk, disco, rock, and reggae songs.Various...
in the latter half of 2006.
The band has released one EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
and three LP's
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
. Recorded in 2005, their debut LP was released on 22 August 2006 on Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
. On 28 August 2007, the band released a 12" 45 rpm split record with Denver-based rock group Moccasin, featuring the song "Hair Decisions." The record was the first release on L.A.-based label I Hate Rock N Roll. In Spring 2006, Presley and Barbato became members of the prolific British post-punk
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
group The Fall, and are both featured prominently on The Fall's 2007 album Reformation Post TLC
Reformation Post TLC
Reformation Post TLC is a studio album by The Fall - the band's 26th, released in the UK on February 12, 2007. The album features Mark E Smith and his wife, Elena, with Tim Presley and Rob Barbato , Orpheo McCord and Dave Spurr...
. The second Darker My Love album, entitled 2
2 (Darker My Love album)
2 is the second album by L.A. band Darker My Love and is the first to feature Will Canzoneri on both organ and clavinet. It was released on 5 August 2008. The artwork for the album was done by lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Presley...
, was released in the US on 5 August 2008 on Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
and roughly a year later in the UK, Europe, and Australia. "Waves" from the album 2
2 (Darker My Love album)
2 is the second album by L.A. band Darker My Love and is the first to feature Will Canzoneri on both organ and clavinet. It was released on 5 August 2008. The artwork for the album was done by lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Presley...
is featured in Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Midnight Club: Los Angeles is the fourth video game in the Midnight Club series of racing video games, not including Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix. It was officially announced for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on January 11, 2008 by Rockstar Games. The game was developed by Rockstar San Diego...
and one track from the album ("Blue Day") is also featured on Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero 5 is a music video game and the fifth main entry in the Guitar Hero series. The game was developed by Neversoft and published by RedOctane and Activision, and released internationally in September 2009 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, 3 and Wii consoles...
. In 2009, Andy Granelli left the band and was replaced by a rotating cast of drummers; the band's current drummer is longtime Brian Jonestown Massacre drummer Dan Allaire. In 2009, they released another split on I Hate Rock N Roll, this time a 7" with Audacity. Recorded in Northern California in January 2010, the band's third LP, entitled Alive As You Are
Alive As You Are
-Track listing:All tracks by Tim Presley except were noted# "Backseat" – 3:15# "Split Minute" – 2:55# "18th Street Shuffle" – 4:17# "New America" – 3:41# "Rain Party" – 3:33# "Maple Day Getaway" – 2:32...
, was released on 26 July 2010 in the UK and 17 August 2010 in the US and Canada.
The band's name was derived from a TSOL
TSOL
TSOL is an American punk rock band which formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California. TSOL is short for True Sounds of Liberty although they are rarely referred to by their full name....
song of the same name.
Members
- Tim Presley - Guitar/Vocals
- Rob Barbato - Bass/Vocals
- Jared Everett - Guitar
- Will Canzoneri - Organ/Clavinet
- Dan Allaire - Drums
Albums
- Darker My LoveDarker My Love (album)Darker My Love is the first album by L.A. band Darker My Love. It was released on 22 August 2006.-Track listing:# Opening # What's A Mans Paris # Helium Heels # Post Mortem, Post Boredom # Wake # Fall...
(2006, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
) - 22 (Darker My Love album)2 is the second album by L.A. band Darker My Love and is the first to feature Will Canzoneri on both organ and clavinet. It was released on 5 August 2008. The artwork for the album was done by lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Presley...
(2008, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
) - Alive As You AreAlive As You Are-Track listing:All tracks by Tim Presley except were noted# "Backseat" – 3:15# "Split Minute" – 2:55# "18th Street Shuffle" – 4:17# "New America" – 3:41# "Rain Party" – 3:33# "Maple Day Getaway" – 2:32...
(2010, Dangerbird RecordsDangerbird RecordsDangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
)
Splits
- Darker My Love/Moccasin Split 12" (2007, I Hate Rock N Roll Records)
- Darker My Love/Audacity Split 7" (2009, I Hate Rock N Roll Records)
External links
- August 2008 Interview with L.A. RecordL.A. RecordL.A. Record is an independent music magazine originally published weekly as a broadsheet poster. The poster usually depicts a local Los Angeles musicians and according to the magazine editors is meant to recreate an iconic album cover. In March 2008, it began publishing as a monthly magazine with a...
- Podcast of Darker My Love live at the Troubadour, 8.07.08
- Interview with Tim Presley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/10/21/an-interview-with-white-fence-the-solo-music-project-of-darker-my-loves-tim-presley-with-audio/