Supercluster (band)
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Supercluster is a recording project that formed during 2007 in Athens, Georgia
. It includes musicians from the Athens, Georgia
bands New Sound Of Numbers, Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars, Casper & the Cookies
, Of Montreal
, Circulatory System
and Pylon (band)
, along with Elephant 6 recording artists John Fernandes and Heather McIntosh. Members presently include Hannah M. Jones
, Bob Hay, Bill David, Kay Stanton, Bryan Poole, Heather McIntosh, Vanessa Briscoe Hay
, Jason NeSmith
and John Fernandes
. Alumni include Will Cullen Hart
and Peter Erchick. Supercluster play what they term "Appalachian Wave." For a brief period they were known as FFFM.
On February 23, 2009, Bewley was driving on Barber Street in Athens when he suffered a heart attack. According to the band Pylon's statement, his van drifted off the road and overturned. He was admitted to Athens Regional Medical Center
and lapsed into a coma; he died two days later on February 25 when he was removed from life support.
Bradford Cox from the group Deerhunter
came into Bel*Air studio and helped Supercluster finish the last couple of tracks that needed to be recorded for Waves
which was released October 6, 2009 on Cloud Recordings
.
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
. It includes musicians from the Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
bands New Sound Of Numbers, Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars, Casper & the Cookies
Casper & the Cookies
- History :Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jason NeSmith , began using the pseudonym Casper Fandango in 1996 as a moniker for his solo four-track recordings....
, Of Montreal
Of Montreal
Of Montreal is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. It was founded by frontman Kevin Barnes in 1996, named after a failed romance with a woman "of Montreal." The band is one of the bands of the Elephant 6 collective...
, Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Circulatory System is a psychedelic rock musical ensemble formed by musician/painter Will Cullen Hart, and featuring Derek Almstead, Suzanne Allison, Peter Erchick, John Fernandes, Charlie Johnston, and Heather McIntosh....
and Pylon (band)
Pylon (band)
Pylon is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. The band's danceable jangle pop sound influenced the Athens music scene and the 1980s American pop underground. Allmusic wrote that Pylon's "role as elder statesmen of the alternative rock explosion is unassailable".-History:All four members of...
, along with Elephant 6 recording artists John Fernandes and Heather McIntosh. Members presently include Hannah M. Jones
Hannah M. Jones
Hannah M. Jones is an artist and musician from Athens, Georgia. Born in Par, England during the "Top of the Pops." Hannah grew up in Sandersville, Georgia and later attended art school at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She is a respected artist in her community and known for her...
, Bob Hay, Bill David, Kay Stanton, Bryan Poole, Heather McIntosh, Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Vanessa Briscoe Hay is an American singer for the Athens, Georgia bands Pylon and Supercluster.-Biography:...
, Jason NeSmith
Jason Nesmith
Jason Nesmith may refer to:* Jason NeSmith , musician leading band Casper & the Cookies* Jason Nesmith , fictional character in Galaxy Quest film...
and John Fernandes
John Fernandes
John Fernandes is an American multi-instrumentalist musician.-Professional career:Fernandes, along with several other members of the Elephant Six Collective, joined the acclaimed psychedelic pop group The Olivia Tremor Control in Athens, GA in 1994...
. Alumni include Will Cullen Hart
Will Cullen Hart
William "Will" Cullen Hart is one of the co-founders of the Elephant Six Collective, as well as the rock band The Olivia Tremor Control...
and Peter Erchick. Supercluster play what they term "Appalachian Wave." For a brief period they were known as FFFM.
On February 23, 2009, Bewley was driving on Barber Street in Athens when he suffered a heart attack. According to the band Pylon's statement, his van drifted off the road and overturned. He was admitted to Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens Regional Medical Center is a 364-bed regional referral trauma II hospital in Athens, Georgia, United States, one of only eight Level II centers in the state. Serving a 17-county region in Northeast Georgia, Athens Regional Health Services is one of Northeast Georgia's largest health care...
and lapsed into a coma; he died two days later on February 25 when he was removed from life support.
Bradford Cox from the group Deerhunter
Deerhunter
Deerhunter is an American four-piece indie rock group originating from Atlanta, Georgia. The band, consisting of Bradford Cox, Moses Archuleta, Josh Fauver, and Lockett Pundt, have described themselves as "ambient punk," though they incorporate a wide range of genres, including noise rock, art...
came into Bel*Air studio and helped Supercluster finish the last couple of tracks that needed to be recorded for Waves
WAVES
The WAVES were a World War II-era division of the U.S. Navy that consisted entirely of women. The name of this group is an acronym for "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service" ; the word "emergency" implied that the acceptance of women was due to the unusual circumstances of the war and...
which was released October 6, 2009 on Cloud Recordings
.
Discography
Supercluster (band)- Special 5 e.p. (2007)
- WavesWAVESThe WAVES were a World War II-era division of the U.S. Navy that consisted entirely of women. The name of this group is an acronym for "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service" ; the word "emergency" implied that the acceptance of women was due to the unusual circumstances of the war and...
CD (2009), Cloud Recordings/Studio Mouse Productions - "I Got The Answer/Sunflower Clock" 7 inch limited edition single (2009),Cloud Recordings/ Studio Mouse Productions
- "Paris Effect/Neat in the Street" 7 inch limited edition single (2011), Cloud Recordings/Studio Mouse Productions
External links
- Supercluster official web site
- Supercluster MySpace web page
- Pylon official web site
- [ AllMusic entry on Pylon]
- [ AllMusic entry on The New Sound of Numbers]
- [ AllMusic entry on The Squalls]
- [ AllMusic entry on Casper and the Cookies]
- Athens Banner-Herald article Groups Mix Musicians from 80's & 90's
- Review of Athens Popfest performance
- Creative Loafing Interview with Vanessa Hay about the origins of the Athens, GA music scene and Supercluster