Joker's Daughter (band)
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Joker's Daughter was originally a musical collaboration between Greek-English singer/songwriter Helena Costas and producer Danger Mouse
who released their debut album The Last Laugh in 2009. Today Helena Costas is backed by a new band and has a new album scheduled for release on October 31st, 2011.
Costas first began working with Danger Mouse
in 2003, after sending him some home demos. Their debut album appeared on Team Love Records in 2009, and features Scott Spillane
(of Neutral Milk Hotel
) on brass instruments.
The new single, 'Mind of Gold' was released on October 3rd 2011, and includes the b-side tracks, 'Handful of Nothing' and Iron Maiden cover 'Infinite Dreams.'
New album May Cause Side Effects will be released on October 31st, 2011
Danger Mouse
Brian Joseph Burton , better known by his stage name Danger Mouse, is an American musician, songwriter and producer. He came to prominence in 2004 when he released The Grey Album, which combined vocal performances from Jay-Z's The Black Album with instrumentals from The Beatles' White Album.He...
who released their debut album The Last Laugh in 2009. Today Helena Costas is backed by a new band and has a new album scheduled for release on October 31st, 2011.
History
Born in London but Greek Cypriot by origin, Helena Costas studied violin from ages 7 to 13, then taught herself guitar and keyboards. As she became an adult, her mission came into focus. She wrote songs relentlessly, learned the art of production, and gained confidence as a performer as she played gigs around London.Costas first began working with Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
Brian Joseph Burton , better known by his stage name Danger Mouse, is an American musician, songwriter and producer. He came to prominence in 2004 when he released The Grey Album, which combined vocal performances from Jay-Z's The Black Album with instrumentals from The Beatles' White Album.He...
in 2003, after sending him some home demos. Their debut album appeared on Team Love Records in 2009, and features Scott Spillane
Scott Spillane
Scott Spillane is one of the leaders of the Athens, Georgia, USA band The Gerbils. He is also known for his work playing horns for Neutral Milk Hotel, and appearing on albums and in live shows by Elephant 6 artists such as The Olivia Tremor Control, of Montreal and Elf Power.-References:...
(of Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel was an American indie rock band formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Mangum in the early 1990s. The band was noted for its experimental sound, obscure lyrics and eclectic instrumentation....
) on brass instruments.
The new single, 'Mind of Gold' was released on October 3rd 2011, and includes the b-side tracks, 'Handful of Nothing' and Iron Maiden cover 'Infinite Dreams.'
New album May Cause Side Effects will be released on October 31st, 2011
Discography
- The Last Laugh (Team Love Records, 2009)
- May Cause Side Effects 10/31/2011