The Lighthouse and the Whaler is an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. Originally a folk rock trio, they eventually became a rock quartet. The group's second album, This is an Adventure, was produced by Ryan Hadlock and independently released in 2012 and received critical praise for its genre-bending melodic folk.
The Lighthouse and the Whaler | |
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 The Lighthouse and the Whaler at Webster Hall in February 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Members | Michael LoPresti Matthew LoPresti Mark Porostosky Ryan Walker |
| Past members | Aaron Smith (el trancabaños) Evan Storey Steve Diaz |
| Website | thelighthouseandthewhaler |
History
editEarly years and formation (2008–11)
editThe Lighthouse and the Whaler was formed by vocalist and guitarist Michael LoPresti in 2008. The name was inspired by Chapter 14 of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. "The Field Song", the band's first song, was a result of spontaneous collaboration that took place between Lopresti and former band members Aaron Smith and Evan Storey in a field when they were first starting.[1] Soon after "The Field Song" was selected for the acclaimed Paste Magazine Sampler CD in Issue 29.[2] In November 2009, the band co-produced and self-released its debut album, The Lighthouse and the Whaler, working with producer and musician, Dave Douglas, at his home studio. The band supported the release with a performance at SXSW 2010[3] and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,[4] as well as tours and opening slots for bands like The Temper Trap, GIVERS and Motion City Soundtrack. Later in 2010 the band was named the "Best Indie" act in Cleveland by Cleveland Scene Magazine [5] and was featured as a band of the month by BMI.[6] That album went on to receive more attention from Paste,[7] KEXP[8] and Daytrotter.[9]
This is an Adventure (2011–2014)
editIn August 2011, the band began recording This is an Adventure at Bear Creek Studios in Washington, where The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, The Walkmen and Ra Ra Riot had previously recorded.[10] The group lived in the barn attached to the studio while making the record under the production of Hadlock.
A three-song Pioneers EP was released in March 2012, in anticipation of This is an Adventure, which followed in September 2012. Released independently, the album was the second highest ranking DIY album on the CMJ 200 in 2012 and received attention from NPR World Cafe,[11] Paste,[12] FILTER,[13] Daytrotter,[14] Under the Radar magazine and others. Music from the album was featured on Gossip Girl, CSI:NY, Emily Owens MD and other shows.
In support of the album, The Lighthouse and the Whaler toured North America with Jukebox the Ghost, Matt Pond PA, Ra Ra Riot[15] and Ewert and the Two Dragons, performing at CMJ[16] Pop! Montreal, NXNE,[17] SXSW[18] and FILTER Culture Collide Festival.[19] During Culture Collide, the band won Peter Gabriel's cover song contest to celebrate the 20th anniversary of So.[20] This is an Adventure debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in March 2013.[21] Due to the success of This is an Adventure the band released the Venice Remix EP on June 10, 2014, featuring remixes from Savior Adore, Chancellor Warhol and Adam Snow as well as a new radio edit of Venice.[22] The band supported the release of the EP with a national tour supporting Matt Pond PA[23] and additional dates with Run River North on either side of its release date.
Mont Royal (2015–present)
editIn January 2015, The Lighthouse and the Whaler started recording its third album, Mont Royal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The album was produced and mixed by Marcus Paquin, who previously worked with Local Natives, Arcade Fire and The National.[24] It was released on August 28, 2015, by Roll Call Records in the United States of America and Fontana North in Canada. It was released by Smack Face Records in Australia and New Zealand. The first single, "I Want to Feel Alive," included a music video featuring Holland Roden of MTV's Teen Wolf.[25]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Lighthouse and the Whaler (2009)
- This is an Adventure (2012)
- Mont Royal (2015)
- Talk (2021)
EPs
edit- A Whisper, a Clamour EP (2008)
- Pioneers EP (2012)
- Venice Remix EP (2014)
- Paths EP (2017)
References
edit- ^ "HEAR THIS: The Lighthouse and The Whaler". The Owl Mag. April 11, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "Paste New Music Sampler". Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "SXSW 2010 Preview". Pop Damage. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "Summer in The City Performers: 2010". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "The 2010 Cleveland Scene Music Awards". Cleveland Scene Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and the Whaler Headline BMI Pick of the Month in NY". bmi.com. May 13, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "Live From Paste:The Lighthouse and the Whaler". Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and the Whaler". KEXP. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and the Whaler 1st Daytrotter Session". Daytrotter. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Producer Ryan Hadlock". Mix Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "Next: The Lighthouse and The Whaler". NPR World Cafe. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "Album Stream: The Lighthouse and the Whaler-This is an Adventure". Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "LISTEN: The Lighthouse And The Whaler's "Venice" Remix Bumps In The Whip". Filter Magazine. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and the Whaler 2nd Daytrotter Session". Daytrotter. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "Ra Ra Riot Announces Tour Dates". CMJ. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and The Whaler Debut New Song, Play CMJ". Paste Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ "NXNE 2013: DIANA and The Lighthouse and the Whaler". Sticky Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and The Whaler – Little Vessels (Live at SXSW)". NME. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ "The Lighthouse and The Whaler Culture Collide Preview". Culture Collide. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "FILTER & Peter Gabriel Announce "So" Winning Cover By The Lighthouse And The Whaler". Filter Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ ""This Is An Adventure" debuts at 8 on Billboard Heatseekers". Indie Hitmaker. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ^ ""PREMIERE: The Lighthouse And The Whaler — "Venice" (Savoir Adore Remix)". Purevolume. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ^ "Matt Pond PA celebrating 'Emblems' 10th anniversary on tour". Brooklyn Vegan. February 22, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ^ "Capturing the Dark Beauty of The National". June 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ^ "This 'Teen Wolf' Star Is Everyone's Dream Girl In The Lighthouse And The Whaler's New Video". MTV. Archived from the original on August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.