Deadbeat Darling
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Deadbeat Darling is a Brooklyn, New York based rock band
founded by former Canvas
frontman Joseph King. Immediately upon the breakup of Canvas in October 2005, King moved to New York City where he continued to write new songs and play solo gigs around the city. By 2006 King had sculpted a new sound and creative direction, and began playing out with Alex Wong on drums and Sanjay Jain on bass. Billing themselves as "The Joseph King Trio", the band quickly built a strong fanbase in New York and the East Coast
as well as periodically playing shows in King's native state of Texas. As the band's popularity grew, they played concerts as far away as California and England. Their sound differs greatly from King's previous band Canvas as it blends several musical genres, most notably rock, surf, reggae
and trip hop
. In early 2007 the band added a fourth member - Mohit Bhansali on lead guitar. After discussing several band names, the group settled on the name "Deadbeat Darling" which is a lyric from the song "Lover Says it's Late", one of the first songs King wrote upon his arrival in New York. Deadbeat Darling recorded their debut EP Belle Epoch
with producer Chris Coady
and released it on September 22, 2007.
In the Fall of 2008, Deadbeat Darling began work on a full length album, which was recorded over several months and in various bizarre locations throughout New York City. They mixed the album in Austin, Texas, with veteran producer Lars Goransson, and in January 2009 mastered with Fred Kevorkian in Manhattan. They released their debut LP, titled Weight of Wandering, in June 2009. The release was celebrated with a sold-out show at New York City's esteemed Bowery Ballroom
, and ensuing US tour, which included several shows in support of platinum artists Blue October
.
In September 2009 original drummer Alex Wong left the band to pursue his project The Paper Raincoat with longtime collaborator Amber Rubarth
, and was replaced by drummer Evan Howard. After selling out several venues in NYC including the Bowery Ballroom
and Mercury Lounge
, in May 2010 they made their first trip to the West Coast, playing the Viper Room
and Hotel Utah, and later made their London debut in October of the same year, playing Cobden Club
and SoHo House
's Wired Showcase. BlackBook Magazine also named Deadbeat Darling one of the Best Bands of CMJ
2010. In March 2011 original bassist Sanjay Jain left the band and was replaced by Ian Everall.
In March 2011 Deadbeat Darling signed with London-based record label Spearhavoc Records. The band recorded their next record at Monnow Valley Studio
in Wales
with Grammy award
winning producer Ken Nelson (Coldplay
, Gomez
, The Charlatans) in May 2011, and are expected to release the album in January 2012.
Weight of Wandering, 2009
--Austin, TX
WXPK
--White Plains, NY
KKSM
--San Marcos, CA
Radio Caroline
--London, UK
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
founded by former Canvas
Canvas (band)
Canvas was a rock band from Austin, Texas. For most of their history the lineup was Joseph King , Julian Mandrake , Ben Rada , Brad Byram , and Scott Thomas...
frontman Joseph King. Immediately upon the breakup of Canvas in October 2005, King moved to New York City where he continued to write new songs and play solo gigs around the city. By 2006 King had sculpted a new sound and creative direction, and began playing out with Alex Wong on drums and Sanjay Jain on bass. Billing themselves as "The Joseph King Trio", the band quickly built a strong fanbase in New York and the East Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
as well as periodically playing shows in King's native state of Texas. As the band's popularity grew, they played concerts as far away as California and England. Their sound differs greatly from King's previous band Canvas as it blends several musical genres, most notably rock, surf, reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
and trip hop
Trip hop
Trip hop is a music genre consisting of downtempo electronic music which originated in the early 1990s in England, especially Bristol. Deriving from "post"-acid house, the term was first used by the British music media and press as a way to describe the more experimental variant of breakbeat which...
. In early 2007 the band added a fourth member - Mohit Bhansali on lead guitar. After discussing several band names, the group settled on the name "Deadbeat Darling" which is a lyric from the song "Lover Says it's Late", one of the first songs King wrote upon his arrival in New York. Deadbeat Darling recorded their debut EP Belle Epoch
Belle Epoch
Belle Epoch is an EP by the Brooklyn band Deadbeat Darling. It is the group's first official release.- Personnel :* Joseph King - Vocals, Guitar* Sanjay Jain - Bass, Keyboard, Vocals* Mohit Bhansali - Guitar* Alex Wong - Drums* Omar Akil - Trumpet...
with producer Chris Coady
Chris Coady
Considered by The Guardian one of the next ten generation producers, Chris Coady is an upcoming producer/engineer, who has worked with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, !!!, Grizzly Bear and Blonde Redhead among many others...
and released it on September 22, 2007.
In the Fall of 2008, Deadbeat Darling began work on a full length album, which was recorded over several months and in various bizarre locations throughout New York City. They mixed the album in Austin, Texas, with veteran producer Lars Goransson, and in January 2009 mastered with Fred Kevorkian in Manhattan. They released their debut LP, titled Weight of Wandering, in June 2009. The release was celebrated with a sold-out show at New York City's esteemed Bowery Ballroom
Bowery Ballroom
The Bowery Ballroom is a music venue in the Bowery section of New York City. The structure, at 6 Delancey Street, was built just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of WWII, when it became a high-end retail store. The neighborhood subsequently went into decline...
, and ensuing US tour, which included several shows in support of platinum artists Blue October
Blue October
Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
.
In September 2009 original drummer Alex Wong left the band to pursue his project The Paper Raincoat with longtime collaborator Amber Rubarth
Amber Rubarth
Amber Rubarth is an American Singer-Songwriter who has independently released 4 albums and 2 EPs. Her newest album "A Common Case of Disappearing," produced by Jacquire King, was released October 4, 2011 and hit #13 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts...
, and was replaced by drummer Evan Howard. After selling out several venues in NYC including the Bowery Ballroom
Bowery Ballroom
The Bowery Ballroom is a music venue in the Bowery section of New York City. The structure, at 6 Delancey Street, was built just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of WWII, when it became a high-end retail store. The neighborhood subsequently went into decline...
and Mercury Lounge
Mercury Lounge
The Mercury Lounge is a club/music venue, in the Lower East Side section, of New York City. The structure, at 217 East Houston Street, housed the servants to the Astor Mansion, connected to it by an underground labyrinth of tunnels...
, in May 2010 they made their first trip to the West Coast, playing the Viper Room
Viper Room
The Viper Room is a nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. It was opened in 1993 and was partly owned by actor Johnny Depp until 2004. The club became known for being a hangout of Hollywood elite, and was the site where actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose on...
and Hotel Utah, and later made their London debut in October of the same year, playing Cobden Club
Cobden Club
The Cobden Club was a political gentlemen's club in London founded in 1866 for believers in Free Trade doctrine, and named in honour of Richard Cobden, who had died the year before....
and SoHo House
Soho House
Soho House , Matthew Boulton's home in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, is now a museum , celebrating his life, his partnership with James Watt and his membership of the Lunar Society of Birmingham. It was designed by Samuel Wyatt and work on the current building began in 1789...
's Wired Showcase. BlackBook Magazine also named Deadbeat Darling one of the Best Bands of CMJ
College Music Journal
College Music Journal, commonly known as CMJ, is a music events/publishing company which hosts an annual festival in New York City, the CMJ Music Marathon, as well as a weekly magazine of and for the music industry and college radio stations in the United States and Canada. It publishes top 30...
2010. In March 2011 original bassist Sanjay Jain left the band and was replaced by Ian Everall.
In March 2011 Deadbeat Darling signed with London-based record label Spearhavoc Records. The band recorded their next record at Monnow Valley Studio
Monnow Valley Studio
Monnow Valley Studio is a recording studio in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales.-History:In the 1970s, Monnow Valley Studio was the rehearsal facility of the famous Rockfield Studios. It became an independent studio in the 1980s and has been home to many top bands including Oasis, Stereophonics, and...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
with Grammy award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
winning producer Ken Nelson (Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Gomez
Gomez (band)
Gomez are an English indie rock band from Southport, comprising Ian Ball , Paul "Blackie" Blackburn , Tom Gray , Ben Ottewell and Olly Peacock . The band is distinguished for having three singers and four songwriters, employing traditional and electronic instruments...
, The Charlatans) in May 2011, and are expected to release the album in January 2012.
Members
- Joseph King - guitar, lead vocals
- Ian Everall - bass
- Mohit Bhansali - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Evan Howard - drums, percussion, effects
Discography
Belle Epoch (EP), 2007- Let It Go
- What Wicked Woman Wouldn't Do
- Brother Brother
- Johnny
Weight of Wandering, 2009
- Brilliant Broken Glow
- All These Beautiful Days (are wasted on me)
- Pretty Faces
- Let It Go
- St. Christopher Candles
- Without A Trace
- This Paranoia Won't Subside
- Picture Perfect World
- Portrait Of An Era
- Bedroom Ceiling
Radio Play
KLBJ-FMKLBJ-FM
KLBJ-FM is a classic rock music radio station serving the Austin, Texas area, broadcasting at 93.7 MHz from its broadcast tower on Austin's Mount Larson.The station was owned by the Lyndon B...
--Austin, TX
WXPK
WXPK
WXPK, , is an adult album alternative rock radio station in White Plains, New York. The station is owned by Pamal Broadcasting and transmits from a tower in the Westchester County Correctional Facility with an ERP of 1.9 KW.-History:...
--White Plains, NY
KKSM
KKSM
KKSM is a 0.5 kW Class B college radio station broadcasting full time at 1320 kHz from the campus of Palomar College, San Marcos, California. The station, licensed in Oceanside, simulcasts via Cox Cable channel 957 and streams via the internet at ....
--San Marcos, CA
Radio Caroline
Radio Caroline
Radio Caroline is an English radio station founded in 1964 by Ronan O'Rahilly to circumvent the record companies' control of popular music broadcasting in the United Kingdom and the BBC's radio broadcasting monopoly...
--London, UK