Glowbug
Glowbug | |
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Glowbug on the cover of their 2011 LP Mr. Plastic | |
Background information | |
Origin | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
Genres | Electronic, Dance |
Years active | 2010 | –present
Labels | Self-released |
Associated acts | The Ghost And The Grace, Idiot Pilot, Hyro Da Hero |
Website |
glowbugsounds |
Members | Daniel Anderson |
Glowbug is the dance/electronic band of Los Angeles, CA artist Daniel Anderson, who also fronts The Ghost and the Grace and is one-half of the band Idiot Pilot.[1]
The band originated in October 2010 when Daniel Anderson attempted an experiment of writing, recording, mastering and releasing an EP of new material within three days; the final product being the first digital EP Awful Scary, Yes, Very.[2] The following two months (November/December 2010) saw the release of two more EPs: Silian Rail, and Displacer Beast[3] respectively.
A Glowbug song, "Gold And Chains And Guns" from the Silian Rail EP, was used for a Flaunt Magazine photoshoot with Gillian Jacobs (of the NBC show Community).[4][5]
On May 12, 2011, Glowbug announced via Facebook that the first full-length LP "Mr. Plastic" will be available digitally May 25, 2011. The 12-track album was released free of charge, or for a donation to a charitable organization.
On October 1, 2011 Glowbug released a free, digital-only EP through Bandcamp entitled "Covered In Lights Vol.1" featuring cover songs by The Pixies ("Where Is My Mind), The Smiths (Shoplifters of the World Unite), Radiohead ("Gagging Order"), and Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Maps).[6]
With very little announcement prior, Glowbug released their second LP "Suit of Swords" for free (or by donation) via bandcamp on May 22, 2012.
The newest album, "Headhunters", was released on January 21, 2015. Like past releases, it was made available as a free download via the Glowbug bandcamp website. As a limited pressing, you can also purchase the vinyl version for a small price. "Headhunters" features many guest vocals, such as ex-Blood Brothers singer Johnny Whitney. All songs were written, recorded and produced at ABC Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Releases
Extended Plays
Date Released | Album details | Track listing | Album Art |
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October 14, 2010 | Awful Scary, Yes, Very[7]
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1. I Want, I Want, I Want 2. Other Fictional Rabbits |
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November 15, 2010 | Silian Rail[8]
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1. Gold And Chains And Guns 2. Wings Out |
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December 20, 2010 | 'Displacer Beast'[9]
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1. No Fun 2. State Street |
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October 1, 2011 | 'Covered In Lights Vol.1'[10]
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1. Where Is My Mind (Pixies Cover) 2. Shoplifters of the World Unite (The Smiths Cover) |
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Albums
Date Released | Album details | Track listing | Album Art |
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May 25, 2011 | Mr. Plastic[11]
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1. Fire Ants 2. Not Another Test |
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May 22, 2012 | 'Suit of Swords'[12]
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1. Heatwave 2. The Cockroach | |
Singles
Date Released | Album details | Track listing | Album Art |
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February 20, 2013 | Go Easy[13]
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1. Go Easy |
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References
- ↑ Hay, Travis (25 February 2011). "Glowbug to make its debut March 10". Guerrilla Candy. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ Cole, Brent (17 January 2011). "Glowbug CD Reviews - Silian Rail/Displacer Beast". Whats Up! Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ ., Ian (22 December 2010). "Glowbug Review - 1146 Miles". 1146 Miles. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ "Glowbug song used in Flaunt Magazine Shoot". Northern Alliance Management. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ http://www.flaunt.com/flaunt/gillian-jacobs
- ↑ Adler, Matt (4 October 2011). "Glowbug 'Covered In Lights'". BIRP!. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ Wakefield, Hayley (17 November 2010). "CD Reviews- Nov.2010- Glowbug". What's Up! Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ Blalock, Josh (20 November 2010). "Glowbug Review". Birp! Indie Playlists. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ Magit, Bertie (28 December 2010). "Glowbug EP Review". SSG Music. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ↑ Adler, Matt (4 October 2011). "Glowbug 'Covered In Lights'". BIRP!. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ Roth, Zach (22 June 2011). "Glowbug "Mr. Plastic" Review". Decoy Music. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- ↑ Anderson, Daniel (21 May 2012). "Glowbug 'Suit of Swords'". Glowbug. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ↑ Wakefield, Hayley (17 November 2010). "CD Reviews- Nov.2010- Glowbug". What's Up! Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2011.