Dirty on Purpose
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Dirty on Purpose was a four-piece band from Brooklyn
, NY, whose music is often described as indie pop
or shoegaze. Composed of Doug Marvin (drums
, vocals
), Joseph Jurewicz (guitar
, vocals), George Wilson (guitar, vocals) and DJ Boudreau (bass guitar
), the band formed in 2002 and started playing around New York. The band's music is guitar-oriented with alternating male and female vocals. The fuzzed-out guitar work is also reminiscent of '90s bands such as My Bloody Valentine and the Jesus and Mary Chain.
, Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow
, in 2004 and re-released it on North Street Records in 2005. In 2006, Dirty on Purpose released the full-length debut, Hallelujah Sirens
, on North Street Records. After critical praise from publications like Pitchfork Media
, Entertainment Weekly
, NPR
, Allmusic, Filter
, Spin
, Alternative Press
and more, Hallelujah Sirens was nominated for "Best Indie Rock Album" at the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards
. The band also co-hosted an episode of MTV2
's alternative music show, "Subterranean
," with host Jim Shearer, which premiered the band's music videos for "Light Pollution," "No Radio" and "Mind Blindness." In 2008, Dirty on Purpose released a second EP, Like Bees featuring guest female vocals from Jaymay
and Holly Miranda. The band then released a free digital-only EP called Dead Volcanoes
on RCRDLBL.com.
Dirty on Purpose has performed in music festivals like SXSW, the CMJ Music Marathon, Siren Music Festival
, South Street Seaport Music Festival, San Diego Street Scene, Pop Montreal
, North East Sticks Together, and more. The band also appeared in-studio for radio performances at KEXP, WOXY and Indie 103.1. Throughout the band's career, Dirty on Purpose has played with bands including Arcade Fire, the Decemberists
, The Besnard Lakes
, Band of Horses
, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
, the Album Leaf
, the Thermals
, Earlimart, Say Hi To Your Mom
and Fujiya & Miyagi
.
will be their last saying, "...we thought it was an appropriate way to wind things down and say goodbye to our friends and fans.".
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, NY, whose music is often described as indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
or shoegaze. Composed of Doug Marvin (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
), Joseph Jurewicz (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals), George Wilson (guitar, vocals) and DJ Boudreau (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), the band formed in 2002 and started playing around New York. The band's music is guitar-oriented with alternating male and female vocals. The fuzzed-out guitar work is also reminiscent of '90s bands such as My Bloody Valentine and the Jesus and Mary Chain.
Release history
The band self-released its critically acclaimed EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow
Sleep Late for a Better Tomorrow (album)
Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow is the debut EP from Brooklyn, NY-based band Dirty on Purpose. It was self-released in 2004, and re-released in 2005 on North Street Records.-Track listing:#"All New Friends" – 3:16#"Mind Blindness" – 3:41...
, in 2004 and re-released it on North Street Records in 2005. In 2006, Dirty on Purpose released the full-length debut, Hallelujah Sirens
Hallelujah Sirens (album)
Hallelujah Sirens is the debut full length from Brooklyn, NY-based band Dirty on Purpose. It was released on June 29, 2006 on North Street Records...
, on North Street Records. After critical praise from publications like Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
, NPR
NPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
, Allmusic, Filter
Filter (magazine)
FILTER, the publication that promises us that "Good music will prevail," is a seasonal American music and off-beat entertainment magazine. It features commentary and photos of up-and-coming musicians and filmmakers ranging from actors to writer-directors...
, Spin
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
, Alternative Press
Alternative Press (music magazine)
Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, information on upcoming releases, and music charts. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea, who is the current president....
and more, Hallelujah Sirens was nominated for "Best Indie Rock Album" at the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards
PLUG Independent Music Awards
The PLUG Independent Music Awards, or just PLUG Awards, began in 2001 as a "cartel" of music lovers ranging from DJs and managers to indie retailers and fans.*This event is not in any way associated with the .-2008:...
. The band also co-hosted an episode of MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
's alternative music show, "Subterranean
Subterranean (TV series)
Subterranean was a weekly music show on MTV2 dedicated to alternative, indie, and underground music and artists. The show was made as the modern-day continuation of MTV's 120 Minutes...
," with host Jim Shearer, which premiered the band's music videos for "Light Pollution," "No Radio" and "Mind Blindness." In 2008, Dirty on Purpose released a second EP, Like Bees featuring guest female vocals from Jaymay
Jaymay
Jamie Seerman is an American folk singer-songwriter from New York. She performs under the name Jaymay.-Biography:Jaymay was born on January 3, 1981, and was raised on Long Island...
and Holly Miranda. The band then released a free digital-only EP called Dead Volcanoes
Dead Volcanoes (album)
Dead Volcanoes is a digital EP by NY-based band Dirty On Purpose released through RCRD LBL for free on December 11, 2007. The last song from the EP was released on May 13, 2008 before the band broke up in December of the same year.- Track listing :...
on RCRDLBL.com.
Dirty on Purpose has performed in music festivals like SXSW, the CMJ Music Marathon, Siren Music Festival
Siren Music Festival
The Siren Music Festival was an annual summertime outdoors concert held in Brooklyn's Coney Island from 2001-2010. It was run by the free arts/politics/current-events newspaper The Village Voice, and was completely free-of-charge...
, South Street Seaport Music Festival, San Diego Street Scene, Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal is an annual music festival occurring in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the early fall, usually at the end of September or the beginning of October. More than 400 acts are scheduled to play in more than 50 venues across the city, mostly located in the Mile End area...
, North East Sticks Together, and more. The band also appeared in-studio for radio performances at KEXP, WOXY and Indie 103.1. Throughout the band's career, Dirty on Purpose has played with bands including Arcade Fire, the Decemberists
The Decemberists
The Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk , Jenny Conlee , Nate Query , and John Moen .The band's...
, The Besnard Lakes
The Besnard Lakes
The Besnard Lakes are a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formed in 2003 by the husband and wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, two of their three albums have been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.-History:...
, Band of Horses
Band of Horses
Band of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, are an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms...
, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is an American indie rock group based in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, was self-released in 2005.-History:...
, the Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
, the Thermals
The Thermals
The Thermals are an American indie punk band based in Portland, Oregon. The group was formed in 2002. With influences heavily rooted in both lo-fi punk, as well as more standard rock, the band's songs are also known for their political and religious imagery.- History :The Thermals came together in...
, Earlimart, Say Hi To Your Mom
Say Hi To Your Mom
Say Hi is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Formed by Eric Elbogen in Brooklyn 2002, Say Hi's albums are mostly recorded at Elbogen's home, with him playing all of the instruments and providing vocals.-Background information:...
and Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi are an English band formed in Brighton in 2000. They are currently signed to Full Time Hobby Records in the United Kingdom.-Career:...
.
Promotion
"Audience in the Room" was featured in a Virgin Mobile TV commercial. "Kill Our City" was featured in 'Shark' on CBS. "Always Looking" was featured on 'Cane' on CBS. "No Radio" was featured on MTV's 'Human Giant'. Songs such as "Girls and Sunshine", "Spider Eyes" and "All New Friends" have been featured on the 'Laguna Beach: the Real Orange County' MTV show in 2005.Breakup
On December 5, 2008, Dirty On Purpose posted a blog through their MySpace stating "...we're going our separate ways". They said they weren't interested in recording another album, but are still making music. They didn't cite any specific reason for the split up. The band goes on to say that their tour with A Place To Bury StrangersA Place to Bury Strangers
A Place to Bury Strangers are a New York–based noise rock band composed of Oliver Ackermann , Dion Lunadon and Jay Space . The band plays a heavy, atmospheric wall of sound-influenced blend of psychedelic rock, shoegaze and space rock...
will be their last saying, "...we thought it was an appropriate way to wind things down and say goodbye to our friends and fans.".
Members
- Doug Marvin: drums, vocals
- Joseph Jurewicz: guitar, vocals
- George Wilson: guitar, vocals
- DJ Boudreau: bass
EPs
- Sleep Late For a Better TomorrowSleep Late for a Better Tomorrow (album)Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow is the debut EP from Brooklyn, NY-based band Dirty on Purpose. It was self-released in 2004, and re-released in 2005 on North Street Records.-Track listing:#"All New Friends" – 3:16#"Mind Blindness" – 3:41...
(2005) - Dead VolcanoesDead Volcanoes (album)Dead Volcanoes is a digital EP by NY-based band Dirty On Purpose released through RCRD LBL for free on December 11, 2007. The last song from the EP was released on May 13, 2008 before the band broke up in December of the same year.- Track listing :...
(2008) - Like Bees (2008)