Mythological Horses is an alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington.[1] The band consists of Shawn Holley (guitar and vocals), and Jest Commons (formerly of The Moldy Peaches, drums). The band was founded in Anchorage, Alaska in 2003.[1]
Mythological Horses | |
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 Shawn Holley and Jest Commons in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Genres | alternative rock, Indie rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 2003—present |
| Labels | Hovercraft Records, Godless America Records |
| Members | Shawn Holley Jest Commons |
| Website | Bandcamp |
Mythological Horses have released two full studio albums on Hovercraft Records, plus multiple EPs and singles on various other record labels. They have continually toured the United States since 2005, playing and headlining at many festivals, most notably the New York Antifolk Festival in 2010.
History
editMythological Horses first came about in the mid 1990s when founder Shawn Holley and his childhood friend Chris Vanbibber began writing and performing songs. Both age 16, they started playing the punk/coffee house scene in Anchorage, Alaska under the name Churpbleepuh. Drawing heavily on such influences as Nirvana, The Cars, Sonic Youth, and The Dead Milkmen, Churpbleepuh played shows until 2000. At this time Holley left Alaska and began pursuing a solo career as an anti-folk artist, touring the United States excessively, performing over 200 shows per year. As his writing style began to lean back toward his punk and rock roots, Holley reformed the band and started performing officially as Mythological Horses in 2005.[2]
Over the next decade, Mythological Horses continued consistent touring, sharing the stage with such bands as The Pharmacy, Blowfly, Joe Genaro of The Dead Milkmen, Mickey Avalon, Eagles Of Death Metal, Mike Watt, MC Lars, Kimya Dawson, T.S.O.L.,[3] and Smoke And Smoke featuring Spencer Moody of The Murder City Devils and members of godheadSilo. During this time, Mythological Horses released four albums (Idaho -2008/ Fairview Luvin-2008/ Fuck It-2009/ Super Joe Long Cocaine Mountain-2010) on Shawn Holley's label Lime Street Records. The bands posters (created by artist Pat Moriarity) [4] were featured in two episodes in season 6 of the Showtime hit show Weeds.[5]
In May 2013, Mythological Horses entered Witch Ape Studios and recorded their first full-length studio album under the production of Tad Doyle of Subpop band TAD, Andrew Crowley of Organica Recording, and Jack Endino who has worked closely with Nirvana and other Subpop artists.[6] This album was released on vinyl record and digital download in 2014 on Hovercraft Records out of Portland, Or.[7] The band received high praise in international press,[8] and was featured on a KEXP Music That Matters podcast, Young Reckless Hearts, in April 2014.[9]
In December 2017 Mythological Horses returned to Witch Ape studios in Seattle, WA. to record their second full-length studio album. It was engineered and produced by Tad Doyle (TAD) with Kurt Danielson (TAD) on bass, Kurt Block on lead guitar. The album was recorded in 7 days.[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Fairview Luvin (October 2008) Lime Street Records
- Idaho (December 2008) Lime Street Records
- Fuck It (May 2009) Lime Street Records
- Super Joe Long Cocaine Mountain (March 2010) Lime Street Records
- Mythological Horses (January 2014) Hovercraft Records
- YYYMF! (April 2019) Hovercraft Records[10]
Singles and compilations
edit- A Tribute To Bad Lyrics (Summer 2010) Ear Illusion Records
- More Songs For Friends (January 2014) Hovercraft Records
- "Don’t Think" b/w "Don’t Care" cassette single (2014) Godless America Records
Videos
edit- "Cold Heart" (2014) directed by Brett Roberts
- "All Alone" (2015) directed by Shawn Holley
- "Hot Dog" (2015) directed by Eli Luchak
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mythological Horses page at Hovercraft Records". Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Cortez, Daniella. "Mythological Horses Love You". Anchorage Press. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ "Sailor Jerry Festival: Artist & Entertainers". Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ^ Limnios, Michalis. "Interview With Outside Artist/ Cartoonist Pat Moriarity". Blues @ Greece. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ Reynolds, Eric. "Pat Moriarity Art On Weeds". Fantagraphics Books. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ "Mythological Horses Album Credits". All Music.
- ^ Norb, Rev. "Mythological Horses". Razorcake. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ Soul, One (7 March 2014). "Mythological Horses - Cold Heart". The Sound Of Confusion. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ Waters, Cheryl. "Young Reckless Hearts". KEXP.
- ^ "Mythological Horses to release new album". Port Townsend Leader. Retrieved 27 March 2019.