Salem (American band) explained

Salem
Origin:Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Years Active:2006–2012, 2016, 2020–present
Current Members:
  • Jack Donoghue
  • John Holland
Past Members:
  • Heather Marlatt

Salem (sometimes stylized as S4LEM or SALEM) is an American electronic music band from Traverse City, Michigan. It was founded by Heather Marlatt, Jack Donoghue and John Holland.[1] Salem is considered one of the pioneers of the witch house genre.

Salem released its debut album King Night in 2010. In 2020, the group released a mixtape, Stay Down, followed by their second album, Fires in Heaven, both without Marlatt, who is disputing her ouster.

History

While John Holland was living in Chicago, he met Jack Donoghue. Salem officially formed in 2006 after he simultaneously struck up a friendship with Donohue and his friend since his time in school, Heather Marlatt, ended up moving in with him.[2] The trio began working on music in Holland's home studio. The band's first two releases are the EP's Yes I Smoke Crack and Water, both released in 2008.

Salem released the debut studio album, King Night, in 2010.[3] It was included on the year-end lists by AllMusic,[4] DIY,[5] NME,[6] The Quietus,[7] and Stereogum.[8]

Salem had been inactive since 2012, with no new releases since their 2011 EP I'm Still in the Night. In 2016, a new Salem album was announced by photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, who confirmed the news on his Instagram account.[9] In that year, Salem officially returned with a remix of Tillmans' song "Make It Up as You Go Along", which was included on his Device Control EP.[10] [11] [12] However, the band was not fully revived until May 2020 where Salem premiered a new mixtape titled Stay Down, which was presented on NTS Radio.[13] This reboot of the band happened without member Heather Marlatt, who gave a negative public comment about the situation stating she was kicked out.[14]

Salem released their first single in nearly a decade "Starfall" on September 18, 2020, via Mad Decent's Decent Distribution. The music video follows the band's trip with veteran storm trackers through Tulsa, Oklahoma and Dallas as well as through Texas during tornado season. It was directed by Donoghue and Holland along Tommy Malekoff.[15] In a press release, it was stated that the song was "a signal of additional work to come".[16] Their second album Fires in Heaven, which comes ten years after their debut, was released on October 30, 2020.[17] Along its pre-order on October 16, a new single called "Red River" was unveiled.[18] [19]

On November 10, 2022, Salem performed a surprise DJ set for the opening party of clothing brand Supreme’s flagship store in Chicago, Illinois, marking the band’s first performance in over 10 years. On July 28, 2023, Salem performed their first solo live set in 12 years. The show took place at El Dorado Bumper Cars in Coney Island, New York City, tickets for which sold out within minutes after going live online.

Style and influences

According to Heather Phares of AllMusic, Salem's sound blends ethereal electronica and slow Southern hip hop rhythms, and is noted for pioneering the music subgenre known as witch house.[20]

Band members

Current
Former

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

DJ mix releases

Singles

Remixes

Productions

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salem. Interview. Julianne Escobedo. Shepherd. September 1, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  2. https://www.michaelbullock.nyc/volumes/journalism/john-holland JOHN HOLLANDInterview by Michael Bullock
  3. Web site: King Night by Salem. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. February 10, 2020.
  4. Web site: AllMusic's Favorite Albums of 2010. AllMusic. January 4, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  5. Web site: DIY Albums Of The Year: The Winner Is.... DIY. December 17, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: 50 Best Albums Of 2010. NME. December 1, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: Angst Music For Sex People: Quietus Albums Of The Year 2010 & Spotify Playlist. The Quietus. Luke. Turner. December 10, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  8. Web site: Stereogum's Top 50 Albums Of 2010. Stereogum. December 8, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  9. Web site: Salem to bring back witch house with first album in six years. Fact. April Clare. Welsh. August 3, 2016. February 10, 2020.
  10. Web site: The Video For Salem's Remix Of Wolfgang Tillmans Will Give You Nightmares. The Fader. Owen. Myers. August 22, 2016. February 10, 2020.
  11. Web site: Salem return with remix of Wolfang Tillmans' 'Make It Up As You Go Along'. Fact. Claire. Lobenfeld. August 22, 2016. February 10, 2020.
  12. Web site: Salem Remix Wolfgang Tillmans' "Make It Up As You Go Along": Listen. Pitchfork. Kevin. Lozano. August 22, 2016. February 10, 2020.
  13. Web site: Salem return after a lengthy silence with this remarkable mix, titled STAY DOWN.. NTS.
  14. Web site: Heather . Marlatt . Instagram post . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B-dXS7PD_zZ . December 24, 2021 . registration. Controversy . Heather Marie Marlatt . 18 September 2020.
  15. Web site: SALEM Return With Video for New Song "Starfall": Watch. Pitchfork. Bloom. Madison. September 18, 2020.
  16. Web site: Influential Witch House Group Salem Return After Ten Years With A Storm-Chasing 'Starfall' Video. Uproxx. Rossignol. Derrick. September 18, 2020.
  17. Web site: Fires In Heaven by Salem. iTunes, Apple Music. October 30, 2020. October 16, 2020.
  18. Web site: Red River – Single by Salem. iTunes, Apple Music. October 16, 2020. October 16, 2020.
  19. Web site: SALEM Announce New Album Fires in Heaven, Share New Song: Listen. Pitchfork. October 16, 2020. Noah Yoo.
  20. Web site: SALEM: Biography. AllMusic. Heather. Phares. November 26, 2019.
  21. Web site: Pink Fog. 20jazzfunkgreats. June 11, 2009. June 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20090716053348/http://www.20jazzfunkgreats.co.uk/wordpress/2009/06/11/pink-fog/. July 16, 2009.
  22. Web site: We Make it Good Mix Series v. 11: Salem. The Fader. Sam-Hockley. Smith. November 24, 2009. February 10, 2020.
  23. Web site: Salem, Raver Stay Wif Me Mix MP3. The Fader. Sam-Hockley. Smith. April 23, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  24. Web site: Salem, I Buried My Heart Inna Wounded Knee Mix. The Fader. Sam-Hockley. Smith. August 5, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  25. Web site: Podcast 162: Salem. XLR8R. Shawn. Reynaldo. September 28, 2010. October 4, 2013.
  26. Web site: Gurn Baby Gurn. 5min2live.com. February 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20101028235543/http://www.5min2live.com/. October 28, 2010.
  27. Web site: Mixtapes. Salem. February 10, 2020.
  28. Web site: Feel slow, weird and too-much-cough-syrupy with new Salem mixtape. Columbus Alive. March 25, 2011. October 4, 2013.
  29. Web site: SALEM "STAY DOWN" mixtape 5.2.2020 – official band page. Instagram.
  30. Web site: Red River – Single by Salem. iTunes, Apple Music. October 16, 2020. October 16, 2020.
  31. Web site: The 50 best remixes ever. NME. Sarah. Anderson. July 20, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  32. Web site: Salem Remix Gucci Mane. The Fader. Sam-Hockley. Smith. October 1, 2009. February 10, 2020.
  33. Web site: Adult Swim puts together insanely awesome remix album. Consequence of Sound. Chris. Coplan. December 9, 2009. February 10, 2020.
  34. Web site: Diplo Orchestrates Gucci Mane Remix Tape Featuring Flying Lotus, Salem and Zomby. Exclaim!. Josiah. Hughes. January 8, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  35. Web site: DISCO2 (Bonus Content Version) by HEALTH. Apple Music. February 10, 2020.
  36. Web site: SWRMXS by HIM. Apple Music. February 10, 2020.
  37. Web site: New Release: These New Puritans: Hidden Remixes. Pitchfork. Larry. Fitzmaurice. October 19, 2010. February 10, 2020.
  38. Web site: "Penny Sparkle (Salem Remix)". Pitchfork. David. Bevan. June 23, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  39. Web site: New music: Salem v Britney Spears – Till the World Ends. The Guardian. Bronya. Francis. May 5, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  40. Web site: Video: Britney Spears "Till The World Ends (Salem Remix)". Complex. May 6, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  41. Web site: Stay Away – EP by Charli XCX. Apple Music. February 10, 2020.
  42. Web site: Try It On – EP by Interpol. Apple Music. February 10, 2020.
  43. Web site: Light Asylum "Shallow Tears (Like a Storm) (Salem Remix)". XLR8R. Patric. Fallon. June 15, 2011. February 10, 2020.
  44. Web site: Exclusive premiere: The Cult "Elemental Light" (SALEM Remix). IFC. Brandon. Kim. November 20, 2012. February 10, 2020.
  45. Web site: Device Control – EP by Wolfgang Tillmans. Apple Music. February 10, 2020.
  46. Web site: Lil B Releases Red Flame Evil Edition, Samples Salem. The Fader. Matthew. Schnipper. November 30, 2010. February 10, 2020.

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