Warmduscher
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Warmduscher is a British post-punk band formed in 2014 in London.[1] The group is currently affiliated with the independent record label Bella Union.[2]
Warmduscher | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Garage rock, Post-punk, Electronic music |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | The Leaf Label, Trashmouth, Bella Union |
| Members | Clams Baker Jr Benjamin Romans Hopcraft Adam J. Harmer Quinn Whalley Marley Mackey Bleu Ottis |
| Past members | Saul Adamczewski Jack Everett |
| Website | warmduscher |
Members of the band include Craig Higgins (Clams Baker Jr.), Benjamin Romans-Hopcraft (Mr. Salt Fingers Lovecraft), Adam J. Harmer (Quicksand), Quinn Whalley (The Witherer), Marley Mackey (Three Piece aka the Worm), and Bleu Ottis (Bleucifer).[1]
Background edit
The band was formed on New Year's Eve in 2014 to play an impromptu show at a house party. The initial lineup featured Higgins as vocalist and Harmer on drums, alongside Saul Adamczewski and Lias Kaci Saoudi of Fat White Family on bass and guitar, respectively.[1] The group then continued as a quintet, with Everett (drums), Romans-Hopcraft (bass), and Whalley (noise/electronics) replacing Adamczewski and Saoudi.
Career edit
The band's first album, Khaki Tears, was released on 11 May 2015 with Trashmouth Records.[3] Described as "the finest of filth" and "fractured rock and roll at its best" by Louder Than War, the band explains the album's title as "the time it takes for you to pluck up the courage for something" and "the ability to cry while eating your cake no matter what it's made of".[4][5]
The album was followed by the single Big Wilma/Neon Tongues, produced by Dan Carey and released with The Leaf Label on 12 January 2018. Described as a "mix of in-your-face punk and sinister electronica", the single was made available on a limited edition run of 300 7" singles.[6][7][8] Clash called the group "the sleaziest, most debauched, and downright addictive experiences in London's guitar underground right now".[9]
Warmduscher's second album, Whale City, was released with The Leaf Label on 1 June 2018 and has been described by the band as "a playground for the people that have stepped above and beyond their comfort zone".[10] Too Many Blogs called the album "dangerously debauched, infested with twisted riffs and cleverly assembled by Dan Carey’s production".[11] "Standing On The Corner", the second single from Whale City, was released on 6 April 2018 and called a "knock out blow" by Clash Magazine.[12] "1000 Whispers", the third single, followed on 16 May 2018.[13] Saul Adamczewski left the band shortly after the recording of Whale City. Fellow Fat White Family bandmate Adam J Harmer took over on guitar for Warmduscher.
On 11 November 2019, the band released their "unhinged but...fantastically entertaining" third album Tainted Lunch, which featured guest appearances by Iggy Pop and Kool Keith.[14][15] The album was recorded in just four days, with producer Dan Carey, and garnered widespread acclaim.[16] BBC Radio 6 Music placed the album at #6 in their Albums of the Year 2019 and The Line Of Best Fit awarded it a 9/10, calling the album "gritty, poppy, tasty, and utter, utter filth".[17][18]
Warmduscher released European Cowboy in 2020 for Record Store Day. The EP features three remixes by Soulwax, Savage Gary, and Decius and was limited to 1000 vinyl copies.
Warmduschers latest album, At The Hotspot, was released by Bella Union in July 2022 and was produced by Al Doyle and Joe Goddard.
Band name edit
The name "Warmduscher" is German and literally translated means "warm showerer". The derogatory term colloquially refers to somebody who is perceived to be a bit too soft for something specific or not hard enough for life; in general, a wimp or a pansy.[19]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Khaki Tears (2015)
- Whale City (2018)
- Tainted Lunch (2019)
- At the Hotspot (2022)
EPs edit
- European Cowboy (2020)
Singles edit
- "1000 Whispers" (2018)
- "Standing On The Corner" (2018)
- "Big Wilma/Neon Tongues" (2018)
- "Midnight Dipper" (2019)
- "Disco Peanuts" (2019)
- "Wild Flowers" (2022)
- "Fatso" (2022)
- "8 Minute Machines" (2022)
References edit
- ^ a b c DW, D.; Wray, Daniel Dylan (21 May 2018). "A Glorious Day Out with Buzzing Post-Punks Warmduscher". Vice. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Watson, Elly (28 February 2023). "Warmduscher share new track 'Love Strong'". DIY Magazine.
- ^ "Warmduscher - Khaki Tears". Discogs.com. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Gillespie, Roxy (5 August 2015). "Louder Than War Album Review". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Dickson, William (11 August 2015). "Hang Yourself: An Interview With WARMDÜSCHER". Thequietus.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Doran, John (12 January 2018). "LISTEN: Warmduscher Single Big Wilma". Thequietus.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Gillespie, Roxy (19 January 2018). "Warmduscher: Big Wilma – single review". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Warmduscher Are Playing By Their Own Rules". Clashmusic.com. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ Murray, Robin (6 April 2018). "You Need This New Warmduscher Track In Your Life". Clashmusic.com. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Whale City". Theleaflabel.com. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ Crossland, Jake (3 June 2018). "Album Review: Warmduscher - Whale City". Toomanyblogs.co.uk. Too Many Blogs. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Warmduscher - Standing On The Corner". Theleaflabel.com. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Maher, Amelia (16 May 2018). "Warmduscher's "1000 Whispers" is a brooding slither of mammoth rock'n'roll". Thelineofbestfit.com. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ Murray, Robin (24 July 2019). "Warmduscher Joined By Iggy Pop On New Album 'Tainted Lunch'". Clash. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Warmduscher - new album, single & video Published 24 July 2019 by DM". The Leaf Label. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "Warmduscher - Tainted Lunch". The Leaf Label. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music announces its Albums of the Year 2019". BBC. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ "You might need to take a shower after listening to Warmduscher's Tainted Lunch". The Line Of Best Fit. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Warmduscher | DW | 12.09.2011". DW.COM. Retrieved 3 February 2020.