Make Believe (band) explained

Make Believe
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genre:Math rock, indie rock
Years Active:2003–2008
Label:Flameshovel Records
Associated Acts:Joan of Arc
The Promise Ring
Owls
Cap'n Jazz
Past Members:Tim Kinsella
Sam Zurick
Bobby Burg
Nate Kinsella

Make Believe was an indie rock band, initially formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2003 as a touring version of Joan of Arc. The band was composed of lead vocalist Tim Kinsella,[1] guitarist Sam Zurick, bassist Bobby Burg, and drummer/keyboardist Nate Kinsella. After 3 months of touring as Joan of Arc, the quartet returned home and decided to begin writing new songs with a more aggressive approach.[2] Following a self-titled 5 track EP, their first full-length Shock of Being was released on October 4, 2005, followed by Of Course in 2006.

June 20, 2007 Tim Kinsella announced on the Joan of Arc website that he was no longer a member of Make Believe. He attributed his departure to feeling a lessening connection to the "rock band lifestyle", and to a desire to spend more time with his wife.[3] The same announcement stated that Kinsella had "a pile of new songs to pull from for a new Joan of Arc record." The entry implied that the band would continue without Kinsella, but Kinsella returned to the band at the outset of their spring 2008 tour.[4] The band then disbanded the same year.

Members

Discography

Albums

Compilations

EPs/Singles/7"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tim Kinsella et al// Joyful Noise Recordings . October 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131101232130/http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/epk-tim-kinsella-sings-the-songs-of-marvin-tate-by-leroy-bach-featuring-angel-olsen.html . November 1, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Make Believe: Make Believe Album Review Pitchfork. pitchfork.com. en. June 3, 2018.
  3. News: Tim Kinsella. Talkhouse. June 3, 2018. en-US.
  4. Web site: Flameshovel Records. www.flameshovel.com. June 3, 2018.