Mikey Erg
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Mikey Erg is a punk rock
drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, from New Jersey
. He has played in numerous bands, most famously The Ergs!
, but also Star Fucking Hipsters
, The Dopamines
, The Unlovables
, Dirtbike Annie, and Parasites
, and is also a solo artist on Paper + Plastick Records.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, from New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. He has played in numerous bands, most famously The Ergs!
The Ergs!
The Ergs! were an American punk rock band formed in 2000 in South Amboy, New Jersey, by three high school friends: drummer/lead vocalist Mikey Erg , guitarist/vocalist Jeff Erg , and bassist Joey Erg...
, but also Star Fucking Hipsters
Star Fucking Hipsters
Star Fucking Hipsters is a punk rock band from New York City who have released albums on Fat Wreck Chords and Alternative Tentacles records. They have been called a "punk supergroup" and feature members from numerous notable bands including Leftöver Crack, Ensign, and The Ergs!-Initial formation...
, The Dopamines
The Dopamines
The Dopamines are a punk rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed by Jon Lewis Jon Weiner , and Matt Hemingway . In 2008, Matt parted with The Dopamines and Michael Dickson quickly took over as the permanent drummer...
, The Unlovables
The Unlovables
The Unlovables are a New York City based pop punk band. The band formed after bassist/singer Hallie Bulliet recorded a handful of songs for a present with Adam Rabuck who encouraged her to continue playing music...
, Dirtbike Annie, and Parasites
Parasites (band)
Parasites are an American pop-punk band. The band was formed in 1985 by guitarist and singer Dave Parasite and bassist Ron Nole in New Jersey. Dave later relocated to Berkeley, California, forming a new band with local players...
, and is also a solo artist on Paper + Plastick Records.
Discography
- It Ain't Easy Bein' Single - Dirt Bike AnnieDirt Bike AnnieDirt Bike Annie was a band from Jersey City, New Jersey, who played pop punk and power pop music.-Group history:The bands three consistent members were Adam Rabuck , Dan Paquin and Jeanie Lee...
(drums/backing vocals) (Dirtnap RecordsDirtnap Records-External links:*...
, 2002) —appears on 8 tracks. - Show Us Your Demons - Dirt Bike AnnieDirt Bike AnnieDirt Bike Annie was a band from Jersey City, New Jersey, who played pop punk and power pop music.-Group history:The bands three consistent members were Adam Rabuck , Dan Paquin and Jeanie Lee...
(drums/backing vocals) (Dirtnap RecordsDirtnap Records-External links:*...
, 2003) - dorkrockcorkrodDorkrockcorkrod-Track listing:#"First Song, Side One" - 0:21#"A Very Pretty Song For A Very Special Young Lady Part II" - 1:46#"Extra Medium" - 2:05#"Fishbulb" - 2:14#"Most Violent Rap Group" - 1:24#"Pray For Rain" - 2:21#"Saturday Nite Crap-O-Rama" - 2:13...
- The Ergs!The Ergs!The Ergs! were an American punk rock band formed in 2000 in South Amboy, New Jersey, by three high school friends: drummer/lead vocalist Mikey Erg , guitarist/vocalist Jeff Erg , and bassist Joey Erg...
(lead vocals/drums) (Whoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh Records is an independent record label based in Astoria, New York.-History:Whoa Oh Records Records was launched in 1998. The label is based in Astoria, New York. They release Lookout! Records styled pop punk bands, the most notable artists on their roster being The Ergs!, The Unlovables,...
, 2003) - First Name/Last Name- Brook PridemoreBrook PridemoreBrook Pridemore is an American singer-songwriter affiliated with the Antifolk scene in New York City. He has released five albums on the Bronx-based record label Crafty Records, and co-produced a compilation of antifolk acts for that label called Anticomp Folkilation...
(drums) (Crafty Records, 2004) - The Reflecting Skin - Brook PridemoreBrook PridemoreBrook Pridemore is an American singer-songwriter affiliated with the Antifolk scene in New York City. He has released five albums on the Bronx-based record label Crafty Records, and co-produced a compilation of antifolk acts for that label called Anticomp Folkilation...
(drums) (Crafty Records, 2006) - Crush, Boyfriend, Heartbreak- The UnlovablesThe UnlovablesThe Unlovables are a New York City based pop punk band. The band formed after bassist/singer Hallie Bulliet recorded a handful of songs for a present with Adam Rabuck who encouraged her to continue playing music...
(drums) (Whoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh Records is an independent record label based in Astoria, New York.-History:Whoa Oh Records Records was launched in 1998. The label is based in Astoria, New York. They release Lookout! Records styled pop punk bands, the most notable artists on their roster being The Ergs!, The Unlovables,...
, 2005) - Upstairs/DownstairsUpstairs/DownstairsUpstairs/Downstairs is the second and final full length album by The Ergs!.-Track listing:#"Your Cheated Heart" – 0:55#"Second Foundation" – 2:09#"Boston, Mass." – 0:48#"The Clocks, The Clocks" – 1:03#"It'll Be OK" – 2:39...
- The Ergs!The Ergs!The Ergs! were an American punk rock band formed in 2000 in South Amboy, New Jersey, by three high school friends: drummer/lead vocalist Mikey Erg , guitarist/vocalist Jeff Erg , and bassist Joey Erg...
(lead vocals/drums) (Dirtnap RecordsDirtnap Records-External links:*...
, 2007) - Songs About People...and Fruit N' Shit- The Measure (SA) (drums) (Don Giovanni RecordsDon Giovanni RecordsDon Giovanni Records is an independent record label specializing in punk rock. Each year the label puts on the Don Giovanni Records Showcase.-History:...
. 2008) - Yeah No- Used Kids (drums) (Salinas Records, 2009)
- Year One- Psyched To Die (lead vocals/guitars) (Dirtnap RecordsDirtnap Records-External links:*...
, 2009) - The Delaware Octopus- House Boat (drums/backing vocals) (It's Alive Records, 2009)
- Processing Complaints- House Boat (drums/backing vocals) (Traffic Street Records, 2010
- Notes- The Measure (SA) (drums) (No Idea RecordsNo Idea RecordsFor other uses, see No Idea .No Idea Records is an independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which produces both vinyl records and compact discs...
, 2010) - From the Dumpster to the GraveFrom the Dumpster to the GraveFrom the Dumpster to the Grave is the third studio album by ska-punk/anarcho-punk band Star Fucking Hipsters. It was released in 2011 on Fat Wreck Chords.-Background:...
- Star Fucking HipstersStar Fucking HipstersStar Fucking Hipsters is a punk rock band from New York City who have released albums on Fat Wreck Chords and Alternative Tentacles records. They have been called a "punk supergroup" and feature members from numerous notable bands including Leftöver Crack, Ensign, and The Ergs!-Initial formation...
(drums/backing vocals) (Fat Wreck ChordsFat Wreck ChordsFat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
, 2011) - Turnstile Comix #1- The Slow Death (drums) (Silver Sprocket Bicycle ClubSilver Sprocket Bicycle ClubSilver Sprocket Bicycle Club is a San Francisco-based bicycle club and independent record label, founded in 2007 by Avi Ehrlich of Springman Records...
, 2011)