Conveyor (band) explained
Conveyor is an American art rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The band consists of T.J. Masters (vocals, guitar), Alan Busch (vocals, guitar), Evan Garfield (backing vocals, drums), and Michael Pedron (backing vocals, bass).
They have released two full-length albums as well as a number of self-released singles and EPs.
History
The band was formed in early 2011 when its members, who met as musicians in Gainesville, Florida, moved to Brooklyn, New York. They began self-releasing records and performing around New York City in the spring of 2011. Conveyor released their eponymous debut full-length record on Paper Garden Records in 2012.
Conveyor's musical style has been compared to that of Talking Heads and Dirty Projectors, with "a quasi-African lilt that happens to be bent by... odd meters."[1]
The band has recorded live sessions for Grooveshark,[2] Daytrotter[3] and the Bonnaroo Music Festival.[4] It has also been featured on numerous press outlets, including The New York Times, NPR,[5] Filter,[6] The Deli Magazine,[7] and MTV Hive.[8]
Personnel
- T.J. Masters – vocals, guitar
- Alan Busch – vocals, guitar
- Evan Garfield – vocals, drums
- Michael Pedron – vocals, bass
Discography
Albums
EPs
- Sun Ray 2011 (self-released, limited to 500 copies on orange vinyl)
- Three Carols 2011 (self-released, limited to 25 copies on purple cassette tape)
- Ani Mag 2014 (Gold Robot Records)
Singles
- "This Building Is for Everyone" 2011 (self-released)
- "Mukraker" 7", 2012 (self-released, limited to 500 copies on clear vinyl)
- "Mane" 7", 2012 (Gold Robot Records, limited to 500 copies on white vinyl)
- "Mammal Food / Pushups" 7", 2013 (Gold Robot Records, limited to 250 copies on gold vinyl)
See also
External links
- , the band's official website
Notes and References
- News: Pareles, Jon. Jon Pareles. CMJ: A Promising Start. January 9, 2013. Arts Beat (blog of The New York Times) . October 17, 2012.
- Web site: Staff . November 1, 2012 . Conveyor – 'Woolgatherer' . https://archive.today/20130124211528/http://blog.grooveshark.com/post/34773254241/conveyor-woolgatherer-grooveshark-presents . dead . January 24, 2013 . . January 9, 2013 .
- Web site: Staff . August 22, 2012 . Conveyor. Daytrotter. January 9, 2013.
- Web site: Staff . Conveyor: Quirky Brooklyn Art Rockers . . January 9, 2013 . November 5, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130209022907/http://www.bonnaroo.com/conveyor-quirky-brooklyn-art-rockers/ . February 9, 2013 . mdy-all .
- Web site: Staff . Blur, Tame Impala, Miguel, New D.C. Bands, More. All Songs Considered. January 9, 2013. August 7, 2012.
- News: Look: Conveyor Sets Release Date For Self-Titled Debut Album. December 20, 2012. Filter. May 31, 2012.
- News: Cromwell, Dave . Conveyor Celebrates Full Length Release at Mercury on 06.28. January 9, 2013. . June 19, 2012.
- Web site: Muller. Marissa G.. Conveyor Find Triumph in 'Anne'. . January 9, 2013. July 31, 2012.