Sam Endicott
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Sam Endicott is the lead singer of the The Bravery
.
. Before moving to NYC and founding The Bravery
, he received a degree in psychology
from Vassar College
in Poughkeepsie
, New York
, where he was classmates with Bravery keyboardist John Conway, as well as Liars
lead Singer Angus Andrew, and David Greenhill and Jeff McLeod of the band The Double. He wrote all of the songs on The Bravery's debut album
, which was reportedly recorded in "various bedrooms" in New York, as well as The Bravery’s second album The Sun and The Moon.
As freshmen, Endicott and Conway's musical partnership began inauspiciously, playing local bars in mock-ska band Skabba the Hut, which also included CSI: Miami
star Jonathan Togo
. The three went on to play together in numerous bands and recording projects, including new wave outfit Conquistador
. Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in Boston
where he had studied percussion at Berklee College of Music
. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in Long Island
New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a Uhaul truck, Endicott called him. Endicott and Burulich were introduced by mutual friends in NY band Bishop Allen
.
Endicott is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and programs electronic drums and synthesizers. Endicott has also co-directed and written a number of the Bravery's music videos, making his music video directing debut with the video for the Bravery's "Believe
" in 2008. He is also credited as producer on the Bravery's debut album, as well as the "Moon" portion of their The Sun and the Moon Complete
, described as an "alternate take" on their second release The Sun and the Moon
. Endicott recently produced the Bravery song "Ours" from the Twilight Eclipse Movie and Soundtrack. He has stated that he intends to work in a producer capacity with other bands in the near future.
While recording the new Bravery album, Sam Endicott and producer John Hill co-wrote three songs with Shakira
for her new album, including the single She Wolf
and critically acclaimed song "Men In This Town". Endicott, alongside Switch
and Santigold, also helped write the Christina Aguilera
song "Monday Morning" for Aguilera's album Bionic.
Endicott also appears as an actor in the independent film Modern Romance, and made a cameo appearance as the character Nikolai in Tyler Oliver's (director of the Unconditional music video) movie, Forget Me Not. .
Endicott was featured on the February, 2005 cover of L'oumo Vogue
. According to a November interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has synesthesia
. In early 2011, he relocated to Los Angeles, California
.
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
.
History
Endicott grew up in Brookmont a Washington, DC, suburb of Bethesda, MarylandBethesda, Maryland
Bethesda is a census designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House , which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda...
. Before moving to NYC and founding The Bravery
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
, he received a degree in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from Vassar College
Vassar College
Vassar College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the United States. The Vassar campus comprises over and more than 100 buildings, including four National Historic Landmarks, ranging in style from Collegiate Gothic to International,...
in Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (town), New York
Poughkeepsie is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 42,777 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the native term, "Uppu-qui-ipis-in," which means "reed-covered hut by the water."...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, where he was classmates with Bravery keyboardist John Conway, as well as Liars
Liars (band)
Liars is a three-piece band formed in 2000 consisting of Angus Andrew , Aaron Hemphill , and Julian Gross...
lead Singer Angus Andrew, and David Greenhill and Jeff McLeod of the band The Double. He wrote all of the songs on The Bravery's debut album
The Bravery (album)
The Bravery is the self-titled debut album by New York alternative rock band The Bravery, released in March 2005. It peaked at #18 on the U.S. charts and at #5 on the U.K. charts....
, which was reportedly recorded in "various bedrooms" in New York, as well as The Bravery’s second album The Sun and The Moon.
The Sun and the Moon
The Sun and the Moon is the second album by New York-based rock band The Bravery. The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and released in the United States on May 22, 2007 ....
As freshmen, Endicott and Conway's musical partnership began inauspiciously, playing local bars in mock-ska band Skabba the Hut, which also included CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
star Jonathan Togo
Jonathan Togo
Jonathan Togo is an American actor best known for his role in CSI: Miami as Ryan Wolfe.-Childhood:Jonathan Frederick Togo was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, the son of Sheila, unemployed and Michael Togo, a graphic designer...
. The three went on to play together in numerous bands and recording projects, including new wave outfit Conquistador
Conquistador
Conquistadors were Spanish soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under the control of Spain in the 15th to 16th centuries, following Europe's discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492...
. Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
where he had studied percussion at Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a Uhaul truck, Endicott called him. Endicott and Burulich were introduced by mutual friends in NY band Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The band's core members are Justin Rice and Christian Rudder, who are supported both on stage and in the studio by a rotating cast of musical collaborators...
.
Endicott is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and programs electronic drums and synthesizers. Endicott has also co-directed and written a number of the Bravery's music videos, making his music video directing debut with the video for the Bravery's "Believe
Believe (The Bravery song)
"Believe" is the second single from the rock band The Bravery's second album The Sun and the Moon. It is the highest charting Modern Rock single for the band, reaching number four. A remixed version of the song appears on The Sun and the Moon Complete....
" in 2008. He is also credited as producer on the Bravery's debut album, as well as the "Moon" portion of their The Sun and the Moon Complete
The Sun and the Moon Complete
The Sun and the Moon Complete is a remix album by New York-based rock band The Bravery. Disc 1 features the original album released in 2007 and Disc 2 features the same songs as the 2007 album in the same order, re-imagined and re-worked by the band....
, described as an "alternate take" on their second release The Sun and the Moon
The Sun and the Moon
The Sun and the Moon is the second album by New York-based rock band The Bravery. The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and released in the United States on May 22, 2007 ....
. Endicott recently produced the Bravery song "Ours" from the Twilight Eclipse Movie and Soundtrack. He has stated that he intends to work in a producer capacity with other bands in the near future.
While recording the new Bravery album, Sam Endicott and producer John Hill co-wrote three songs with Shakira
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
for her new album, including the single She Wolf
She Wolf (song)
She Wolf is a song by Colombian singer–songwriter Shakira taken from her third English-language studio album of the same name. Shakira wrote and produced the track with John Hill, and Sam Endicott...
and critically acclaimed song "Men In This Town". Endicott, alongside Switch
Switch (DJ)
Switch is a UK-based DJ, songwriter, sound engineer and record producer. He is best known for his work with M.I.A. and Santigold.In the fidget house genre, Switch runs his own music label "Dubsided", as well as the label Counterfeet, established in 2006 with fellow producer Sinden...
and Santigold, also helped write the Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
song "Monday Morning" for Aguilera's album Bionic.
Endicott also appears as an actor in the independent film Modern Romance, and made a cameo appearance as the character Nikolai in Tyler Oliver's (director of the Unconditional music video) movie, Forget Me Not. .
Endicott was featured on the February, 2005 cover of L'oumo Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
. According to a November interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has synesthesia
Synesthesia
Synesthesia , from the ancient Greek , "together," and , "sensation," is a neurologically based condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway...
. In early 2011, he relocated to 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...
.