Artist description Rarely does a band create such a stir that a dozen or so other well-known artists feel compelled to get in the mix. Dan “the Automator” of the Gorilliaz, suGar of Buffalo Daughter and producer Mickey Petralia (Beck, Eels, etc.) are just a few of the names that appear on the new big Sir remix record, Now That’s What I Call big Sir. Now That’s What I Call big Sir reveals the true artist in every participant. Taking songs from big Sir’s self-titled debut and turning them into sometimes unrecognizable, often inspiring and always delicious tunes was the goal of the remix project, and that mission was accomplished. Whether it’s the poignantly imaginative beats by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (of Beck and Air) on “Sad Elephant” or the warped musings of Powerman 5000’s Adam Williams on “g7,” the tracks disclose both the complexity and intensity of the paint as well as the innovative and inventive thinking of the painter. It’s no surprise that musicians have taken big Sir into their hearts; the band has garnered a loyal following in the US. And, thanks to the personal championing of the Napster staff last year, have begun to attract an international audience. About Big Sir, L.A. Weekly’s Jen Hitchcock writes “Songwriters Juan Alderete and Lisa P. are in love with what they’re doing, and it shows…melodious, melancholic and aurally tantalizing.” Flaunt magazine’s Samuel Bass describes the members as “low-fi groove merchants” who have “managed to construct a sonic experience both powerfully intimate and strangely soothing in its nervy splendor.” With years of eclectic musical experiences between them, the members of big Sir take bits and pieces from their varied pasts to create the woe-fi, dream-funk sound that has become their trademark. This year, singer and keyboardist Lisa Papineau lent her distinctive vocals to Air’s “10,000 hz Legend” album, as well as to the Scapegoat Wax “Okeeblow” record. She has also worked with a wide variety of artists including P.O.D., the Rentals, Anubian Lights, Pet, Sissy Bar and Farflung. Bassist Juan Alderete performs with Distortion Felix (who’s last album was produced by Steve Albini) and was a member of the touring band of Doctor Octagon, featuring Kool Keith. Rounding out the lineup are Brian Miller, who has engineered on such notable hip-hop projects as Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Return of the 36 Chambers” and LL Cool J’s “Mr. Smith;” and drummer Troy, founding member the Los Angeles band Exit Strategy. With Now That’s What I Call big Sir, the band has come full circle, proving their innovative and diverse musicianship as well as their popularity with artists and fans alike. For interviews, reviews and more information about big Sir, please contact: Lisa Papineau 213.705.1066 thebigsir@yahoo.com Courtney Holt 323.309.6449 cholt@umusic.com

Music Style sleepy funk.

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, P.E., Meridith Monk, Steely Dan, Dre, The Jesus Lizard.

Similar Artists Slick Rick Da Rula, King Crimson, Yarbrough & Peebles, John Coltrane, Thomas Dolby, Outkast, Sea and Cake.

Artist History Rarely does a band create such a stir that a dozen or so other well-known artists feel compelled to get in the mix. Dan “the Automator” of the Gorilliaz, suGar of Buffalo Daughter and producer Mickey Petralia (Beck, Eels, etc.) are just a few of the names that appear on the new big Sir remix record, Now That’s What I Call big Sir. Now That’s What I Call big Sir reveals the true artist in every participant. Taking songs from big Sir’s self-titled debut and turning them into sometimes unrecognizable, often inspiring and always delicious tunes was the goal of the remix project, and that mission was accomplished. Whether it’s the poignantly imaginative beats by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (of Beck and Air) on “Sad Elephant” or the warped musings of Powerman 5000’s Adam Williams on “g7,” the tracks disclose both the complexity and intensity of the paint as well as the innovative and inventive thinking of the painter. It’s no surprise that musicians have taken big Sir into their hearts; the band has garnered a loyal following in the US. And, thanks to the personal championing of the Napster staff last year, have begun to attract an international audience. About Big Sir, L.A. Weekly’s Jen Hitchcock writes “Songwriters Juan Alderete and Lisa P. are in love with what they’re doing, and it shows…melodious, melancholic and aurally tantalizing.” Flaunt magazine’s Samuel Bass describes the members as “low-fi groove merchants” who have “managed to construct a sonic experience both powerfully intimate and strangely soothing in its nervy splendor.” With years of eclectic musical experiences between them, the members of big Sir take bits and pieces from their varied pasts to create the woe-fi, dream-funk sound that has become their trademark. This year, singer and keyboardist Lisa Papineau lent her distinctive vocals to Air’s “10,000 hz Legend” album, as well as to the Scapegoat Wax “Okeeblow” record. She has also worked with a wide variety of artists including P.O.D., the Rentals, Anubian Lights, Pet, Sissy Bar and Farflung. Bassist Juan Alderete performs with Distortion Felix (who’s last album was produced by Steve Albini) and was a member of the touring band of Doctor Octagon, featuring Kool Keith. Rounding out the lineup are Brian Miller, who has engineered on such notable hip-hop projects as Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Return of the 36 Chambers” and LL Cool J’s “Mr. Smith;” and drummer Troy, founding member the Los Angeles band Exit Strategy. With Now That’s What I Call big Sir, the band has come full circle, proving their innovative and diverse musicianship as well as their popularity with artists and fans alike. For interviews, reviews and more information about big Sir, please contact: Lisa Papineau 213.705.1066 thebigsir@yahoo.com Courtney Holt 323.309.6449 cholt@umusic.com

Group Members Old School Brian - Keys/Synths, Troy - Drums, Lisa Papineau - Vocals, Keyboards, and Juan Alderete - Bass

Instruments Voices, Bass, Drums, Clavinet, Taurus Pedals, Rhodes, Moog, 808, Chapman Stick.

Albums 1. Now That's What I Call Big Sir- remix album 2. Debut self-titled release.

Press Reviews Stripping the quiet-storm clich�s from an overly familiar sound, these low-fi groove merchants have managed to construct a sonic experience both powerfully intimate and strangely soothing in its nervy splendor. The bleary-eyed funk of big Sir’s debut is shot through with a more than welcome dose of eclecticism, as handclaps, flute, and viola bleed through the music’s pulsing rhythms to create an intoxicating aural portrait of late-night urban culture. Lisa Papineau’s emotive vocals snake their way through this off-kilter brew with brittle, raw-nerved precision, bringing a sharp, chemically fueled romanticism to the music’s otherwise murkily claustrophobic veneer. From the late-night beats of “Fuzak” and “The Pistol Chasers,” all the way through to the oblique early morning confessional of “Lisa’s Theme,” big Sir’s somnambulistic grooves remain piquant and mesmerizing throughout, taking the listener on an exhilaratingly left-field trip through the outer limits of clubland.- Flaunt Magazine (Samuel Bass)

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Location Highland Park, CA - USA

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