Arc Iris Explained

Arc Iris
Origin:Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genre:indie rock, pop rock
Current Members:Jocie Adams
Zach Tenorio Miller
Ray Belli
Past Members:Robin Ryczek
Mike Irwin
Max Johnson
Charlie Rose
Years Active:–present
Label:Ba Da Bing Records
ANTI-
Bella Union
Press on Records

Arc Iris is an American indie rock band from Providence, Rhode Island, United States,[1] that began in 2012 as a solo project of Jocie Adams, formerly a member of The Low Anthem.[2] Arc Iris has had several lineup changes since their inception and have since settled on a trio that is the nucleus of Jocie Adams (lead vocals, guitar), Zach Tenorio Miller (keyboards), Ray Belli (drums).[3] They have released five albums and toured internationally.

Career

Adams developed an interest in music at an early age and became proficient in the clarinet.[4] She studied composition at Brown University where she graduated in 2008.[5] [6] While performing with the Low Anthem, Adams released a solo album Bed of Notions in 2011.[7] Adams met Miller in 2012 and began collaborating, inviting Belli to join later that year.[8] In 2013, it was announced that Adams had left the Low Anthem to pursue her new project, noting that she wanted "to have more creative freedom". In between, Adams briefly worked as a NASA technician.[9]

Arc Iris's first, self-titled album was released on April 1, 2014 through the Los Angeles-based record label ANTI- Records.[10] Co-produced by Dan Cardinal,[11] it was recorded in Boston while the artwork was created by Kacie Smith.[12] It was described as 'traditional music thrillingly positioned at the nexus of the old and new'.[13] The band toured as support to Nicole Atkins,[14] St. Vincent[15] and Tweedy[16] and filmed a video for the song "Whiskey Man" directed by Matt Wignall.[17]

On June 2, 2016, Bella Union announced the release of Arc Iris's second record, Moon Saloon. The album's first single, "Kaleidoscope" premiered on Stereogum.[18] The band recorded the album over a five day period as they had been invited to perform as support to St Vincent on her UK tour.[19] [20]

On August 5, 2016, NPR's All Songs Considered debuted the video for 'Moon Saloon' which was shot entirely on a 360 degree camera.[21]

In 2017, Arc Iris toured a complete reimagination of Joni Mitchell's Blue.[22] [23]

On August 7, 2017, Arc Iris announced the formation of an offshoot band called Bwahaha that featured Ryan Miller of Guster.[24] [25]

In early 2018, the band toured alongside Kimbra.[26] On July 27, 2018, Arc Iris released their third album, Foggy Lullaby, a complete re-imagination of Joni Mitchell's Blue.

Shortly after releasing Foggy Lullaby, the band announced the release of Icon of Ego on Ba Da Bing Records and premiered "$GNMS" a reworking of "Money Gnomes" off their debut album.[27]

In January of 2020, the band premiered their performance art piece, iTMRW: Sci-Fi Ballet which featured six dancers of the HDC Dance Ensemble. [28]

In mid 2020, the band relocated to Los Angeles and currently host a monthly concert series called 'Live at Glass Hill'. [29]

April 2023 saw the release of the band's fifth full length, We Found Home, released on Press on Records. [30]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artist Interview: Jocie Adams of Arc Iris. Kelly. Kristin. December 9, 2015. Odeboutique.com. 2016-08-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911055323/https://www.odeboutique.com/blog/artist-interview-jocie-adams-of-arc-iris/. September 11, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Arc Iris Biography & History . AllMusic. 2016-08-19.
  3. Web site: Arc Iris' Jocie Adams Orchestrates Her Dream Life. 15 August 2016. Bestnewbands.com. 15 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Jocie Adams of Arc Iris. Wyep.org. 2016-08-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20170510094139/http://www.wyep.org/audio/jocie-adams-of-arc-iris. 2017-05-10. dead.
  5. Web site: Looking Inside. Hart. Hugh. June 2014. Brownalumnimagazine.com.
  6. News: After Low Anthem, Adams hits new high with Arc Iris -. Sullivan. April 28, 2014. The Boston Globe. 2016-08-19.
  7. Web site: The Low Anthem's Jocie Adams Goes Solo with 'Bed of Notions'. January 28, 2011. Twentyfourbit.com. 2016-08-19.
  8. Web site: In Interview: Arc Iris. Holian. Danielle. July 6, 2016. Nitelife Magazine. en-US. 2016-08-19.
  9. Web site: Interview: A Conversation With Arc Iris. Hughes. James. 2014-05-05. Too Many Blogs. 2016-08-19.
  10. Web site: Album Review: Arc Iris – Arc Iris. Adam . Kivel. Consequence of Sound. 2014-04-08 . 2014-04-25.
  11. Web site: Low Anthem's Jocie Adams Hits High Note With Arc Iris. DeGroot. Lauren. April 22, 2014. Boxxmagazine.com. 2016-08-19.
  12. Web site: Interview: Jocie Adams - we talk to the US folk artist and member of Arc Iris, currently on tour with St Vincent. Durston. Melz. August 20, 2014. Louderthanwar.com. en-GB. 2016-08-19.
  13. Web site: Arc Iris – Arc Iris. Putnam. Jon. March 24, 2014. Thelinebestfit.com. 2016-08-19.
  14. Web site: REVIEW/INTERVIEW: Nicole Atkins Tour and Album Drop. Ladybud.com. 15 November 2018.
  15. Web site: Interview: Jocie Adams - we talk to the US folk artist and member of Arc Iris, currently on tour with St Vincent. 20 August 2014. Louderthanwar.com. 15 November 2018.
  16. Web site: Jeff Tweedy: Palladium, London - live review. 12 November 2014. Louderthanwar.com. 15 November 2018.
  17. Web site: Arc Iris' 'Whiskey Man' Video. Luerssen. John D.. February 20, 2014. Rollingstone.com. 2016-08-19.
  18. Web site: Arc Iris – "Kaleidoscope" Video (Stereogum Premiere). Stereogum.com. 2016-06-23. 2016-08-19.
  19. Web site: St. Vincent / Arc Iris, O2 ABC, Glasgow, 26 August Gig Review . Theskinny.co.uk. 2016-08-19.
  20. Web site: Arc Iris @ The Louisiana, Bristol. Thelouisiana.net. 2016-08-19.
  21. Web site: First Watch: Arc Iris, 'Moon Saloon'. Npr.org. 2016-08-19.
  22. Web site: Arc Iris to reimagine Joni Mitchell's "Blue" at Boot and Saddle this July - The Key. 28 June 2017. Thekey.xpn.org. 15 November 2018.
  23. Web site: Arc Iris modernizes Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'. Mmainetoday.com. 8 May 2017. 15 November 2018.
  24. Web site: Guster's Ryan Miller and Arc Iris Form New Band . Jambands.com. 7 August 2017. 15 November 2018.
  25. Web site: Arc Iris and Ryan Miller to Open for The Barr Brothers . Jambands.com. 22 November 2017. 15 November 2018.
  26. Web site: Not Just Somebody That You Used to Know: Kimbra Brings "Primal Heart" to Chicago. Chicagomaroon.com. 15 November 2018.
  27. Web site: Arc Iris Are Rejuvenated On '$GNMS'. Clashmusic.com. 16 August 2018 . 15 November 2018.
  28. Web site: Future-pop band Arc Iris Debuts Sci Fi Ballet iTMRW. Bostonglobe.com. 1 January 2020 . 17 January 2024.
  29. Web site: Arc Iris Pop Emporium. providencedailydose.com. 16 June 2023 . 17 January 2024.
  30. Web site: Arc Iris Press on Records. pressonrecords.com. April 2023 . 17 January 2024.
  31. Web site: ARC IRIS announce new album for 19th August 2016 Bella Union. Bellaunion.com. 2016-08-19.
  32. Web site: Press On Records. 2024-01-17.

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