Artist description fourtracks + microphone + computer + self pity = lackthereof

Music Style modestly experimental drone pop

Musical Influences pj harvey, mogwai, flaming lips, outkast

Similar Artists fraNcis

Artist History singer/guitarist: a) ventures away from main band to record various noodlings on cheap four-track. b) decides to dump tape after tape release on unsuspecting friends. c) discovers computer recording technology ("noodlings" begin to resemble actual songs). d) discovers internet audio technology (new digital life is breathed into project). e) latches on to friend in nashville, helps start record label. "main band" breaks up (more life is breathed into project). f) sits back and thinks, "the rest is history?" whatever that means.

Group Members d. seim

Instruments acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, synth/keys, bells/whistles, voices... occasional cameos include rhodes, cello, hamonica, shakers, congas, and hammond... even god has been known to make surprise appearances from time to time.

Albums self- titled debut (1998), "twelve songs for the unstable" (1999), "midnight is where the day begins" (1999), "in the name of protection" (1999), "boil the ocean" (split EP w/ francis, 2000), "dulcet little love" (2000), "i must increase my bust!" (2001)

Press Reviews "Recordings made by musicians who go beyond their main bands to release self written, performed and produced music are at best, a hit or miss proposition. More often than not the resultant music is a mix of self-indulgent, monotonous noodlings that really only appeal to the performer himself, where others find them tedious to listen to. Every now and then an artist comes along who constructs music that combines the freedom that comes from working with one's self with the range and versatility that is a vital part of the band concept. Lackthereof... is a fine example of the latter.With subject matter that deals with human relationships, failure, isolation, uncertainty, hypocrisy and denial... From Dadaism to minimalism, urban contemporary mesh with folk exhortations then segue into simple church hymns..."(John Malgesini, review dept., The East Oregonian) - - - "...lackthereof's willingness to experiment with both rock and Drum 'n' Bass hybrids should excite those in pursuit of ingenuous creativity." (Kelly B., listen.com) - - - "what can i say? a must-hear, definitely." (Built to Rock! station, mp3.com

Additional Info d.a.m. mp3 internet compilations: vol.1 ("revenge of the subaudible"), vol.2 ("dulcet little love"), and vol.3 ("the real estate religion") released aug.2000

Location cornelius, oregon - USA

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