Arab on Radar was a Providence, Rhode Island-based noise rock band founded in 1994. They went on hiatus in 2002. Members of the band went on to form or join the bands including The Chinese Stars, Athletic Automaton, Made in Mexico, Doomsday Student, and Psychic Graveyard. The band re-formed in 2010 but promptly disbanded.
Arab on Radar's first show was in the cafeteria on the Rhode Island College campus.[citation needed]
While the band was opening for Marilyn Manson at a Providence club called Babyhead, they were chased out of the club by angry audience members.[1]
Arab on Radar's early sound was typified by thickly distorted, repeated bass grooves, 4/4 drum beats, and two deafening guitars that employed contrasting melodies and near-unison chords that drew comparisons to The Contortions. Their live shows often featured spitting, trisomic parody, and full nudity.
After Andrea Fiset's departure, the band developed a more abstract sound and they began to draw (often disparaging) comparisons to Sonic Youth. Arab on Radar may be considered catalysts for the revival of no wave (also called neo-no wave), a scene that began to gain popularity with bands like Lightning Bolt and The Locust in the early part of the 21st century.[citation needed]
Three One G released an Arab on Radar DVD entitled Sunshine for Shady People in 2008. It includes a short documentary and footage from a number of live performances.
All of Arab on Radar's album cover art was created by Matt Brinkman.
On April 13, 2010 Justin Pearson announced on his Facebook page that Arab on Radar reformed. On April 26, Skin Graft Records announced that Arab on Radar would perform at Dude Fest 2010, with more tour dates to follow.[2] The band did tour the east coast, however they cancelled west coast dates and their new album's recording session(s) for unknown reasons.
In an interview with the New York Press, the band responded to a question on how their politics have changed over the years:
The four of us never use or view the band as a political platform. We like to keep the band separate from our views although there have been times that we've adhered to certain questionable belief systems to get through airport security.[3]
In February 2017 guitarist Jeff Schneider authored the definitive story of Arab On Radar in the way of a memoir titled "Psychiatric Tissues" (2017, Pig Roast Publishing) which details the band's touring, recording, and performing history.[4]
Membersedit
Eric Paul (a.k.a. Mr. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Mr. Pottymouth) – vocals[5]
^""Satan has a new name tonight—it's Arab on Radar!"". Imposemagazine.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
^"SKiN GRAFT News for Yous". Skingraftrecords.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
^. Archived from the original on 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
^Royer, Ric (August 9, 2021). "Best of All Possible Worsts: A Review of Jeff Schneider's "Therapists Gone Wild"". Vol. 1 Brooklyn. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
^ ab"Arab on Radar: The Stolen Singles". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. May 5, 2003. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
^ abcShannon, Tim (December 2007). . Perfect Sound Forever. Archived from the original on June 24, 2008.
^DiCrescenzo, Brent (January 1, 2000). "Arab on Radar: Soak the Saddle". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
^Moore, Doug (2016-08-04). "Arab On Radar – "Piggin' In The Pumpkin Patch"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
External linksedit
A couple of really early show flyers.
QRD interview with Jeff Schneider of Arab on Radar & Made in Mexico
Arab on Radar guys in Doomsday Student not happy with author ex-bandmate?
October 26, 2023
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Arab on Radar news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Arab on Radar was a Providence Rhode Island based noise rock band founded in 1994 They went on hiatus in 2002 Members of the band went on to form or join the bands including The Chinese Stars Athletic Automaton Made in Mexico Doomsday Student and Psychic Graveyard The band re formed in 2010 but promptly disbanded Arab on RadarOriginProvidence Rhode Island United StatesGenresNoise rock no waveYears active1994 2002 2010LabelsSkin Graft Three One GPast membersEric PaulSteve MattosJeff SchneiderCraig KureckAndrea FisetWebsiteOfficial website defunct Contents 1 History 2 Members 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp Arab on Radar in 2010 at AS220 in Providence Rhode IslandArab on Radar s first show was in the cafeteria on the Rhode Island College campus citation needed While the band was opening for Marilyn Manson at a Providence club called Babyhead they were chased out of the club by angry audience members 1 Arab on Radar s early sound was typified by thickly distorted repeated bass grooves 4 4 drum beats and two deafening guitars that employed contrasting melodies and near unison chords that drew comparisons to The Contortions Their live shows often featured spitting trisomic parody and full nudity After Andrea Fiset s departure the band developed a more abstract sound and they began to draw often disparaging comparisons to Sonic Youth Arab on Radar may be considered catalysts for the revival of no wave also called neo no wave a scene that began to gain popularity with bands like Lightning Bolt and The Locust in the early part of the 21st century citation needed Three One G released an Arab on Radar DVD entitled Sunshine for Shady People in 2008 It includes a short documentary and footage from a number of live performances All of Arab on Radar s album cover art was created by Matt Brinkman On April 13 2010 Justin Pearson announced on his Facebook page that Arab on Radar reformed On April 26 Skin Graft Records announced that Arab on Radar would perform at Dude Fest 2010 with more tour dates to follow 2 The band did tour the east coast however they cancelled west coast dates and their new album s recording session s for unknown reasons In an interview with the New York Press the band responded to a question on how their politics have changed over the years The four of us never use or view the band as a political platform We like to keep the band separate from our views although there have been times that we ve adhered to certain questionable belief systems to get through airport security 3 In February 2017 guitarist Jeff Schneider authored the definitive story of Arab On Radar in the way of a memoir titled Psychiatric Tissues 2017 Pig Roast Publishing which details the band s touring recording and performing history 4 Members editEric Paul a k a Mr Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Mr Pottymouth vocals 5 Steve Mattos a k a Mr Type A guitar 6 Jeff Schneider a k a Mr Clinical Depression guitar 6 Craig Kureck a k a Mr Obsessive Compulsive Disorder drums Andrea Fiset bass 1995 1998 Discography editUntitled cassette tape 1995 Kangaroo single 1996 Queen Hygiene II 1997 6 Swimming with a Hard On single 1998 Rough Day at the Orifice 1998 Split 7 with The Locust 1999 Soak the Saddle 1999 7 Yahweh or the Highway 2001 8 Split single with Kid Commando 2002 The Stolen Singles 2003 5 References edit Satan has a new name tonight it s Arab on Radar Imposemagazine com March 11 2015 Retrieved 2020 03 25 SKiN GRAFT News for Yous Skingraftrecords com Retrieved 2020 03 25 Catching up with Arab on Radar Archived from the original on 2010 08 25 Retrieved 2010 08 17 Royer Ric August 9 2021 Best of All Possible Worsts A Review of Jeff Schneider s Therapists Gone Wild Vol 1 Brooklyn Retrieved 2022 09 01 a b Arab on Radar The Stolen Singles Pitchfork Conde Nast May 5 2003 Retrieved 2022 09 01 a b c Shannon Tim December 2007 Arab on Radar Noise Terrorists Perfect Sound Forever Archived from the original on June 24 2008 DiCrescenzo Brent January 1 2000 Arab on Radar Soak the Saddle Pitchfork Conde Nast Retrieved 2022 09 01 Moore Doug 2016 08 04 Arab On Radar Piggin In The Pumpkin Patch Stereogum Retrieved 2022 09 01 External links editA couple of really early show flyers QRD interview with Jeff Schneider of Arab on Radar amp Made in Mexico Music Arabs off radar Arab on Radar guys in Doomsday Student not happy with author ex bandmate Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arab on Radar amp oldid 1164429111, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
