Kill Sadie
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Kill Sadie was a Minneapolis-based post-hardcore
band who formed in 1997 and eventually split in 2001 after a large number of line-up changes. It proved to be a launching ground for several influential modern emo, hardcore, and indie musicians, who found larger success in other outfits such as Minus the Bear
, Pretty Girls Make Graves
and These Arms Are Snakes
. Rather than seek popular appeal or radio play, the band adopted the familiar DIY ethic of constant touring. They are often grouped with many of the 80s-90s emo bands such Rites of Spring
and Texas Is The Reason
although their musical style would probably be better described in reference to the members' subsequent projects.
in work ethic and spirit, they pushed away from the hardcore scene that rooted their sound to experiment with adding sonic presence, electronic beats and sampling, as well as multi-layered vocals.
The band's name was taken from an incident at a party. Founding drummer Erin Tate was informed by his brother Knol (guitarist) that a girl named "Sadie tried to kill [him]." Tate responded that "someone should kill Sadie." The band's name is often broken into two words ("Kill Sadie") though it is just as common for the phrase to be combined into a single word.
They were eventually driven apart not only by moving from Minneapolis to Seattle, but mainly by directions they wanted to take the band, as is evident in the member's later projects.
, Murder City Devils
, or on their lighter side Sunny Day Real Estate
.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band who formed in 1997 and eventually split in 2001 after a large number of line-up changes. It proved to be a launching ground for several influential modern emo, hardcore, and indie musicians, who found larger success in other outfits such as Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
, Pretty Girls Make Graves
Pretty Girls Make Graves
Pretty Girls Make Graves was an art punk band, formed in Seattle in 2001, named after The Smiths song of the same name...
and These Arms Are Snakes
These Arms Are Snakes
These Arms Are Snakes was an American post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie. The band was known for their intense live shows, which often feature vocalist Steve Snere crowd surfing and spending a large portion of the live performance in the...
. Rather than seek popular appeal or radio play, the band adopted the familiar DIY ethic of constant touring. They are often grouped with many of the 80s-90s emo bands such Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. in the mid-1980s, known for their energetic live performances. A part of the D.C. hardcore punk scene, Rites of Spring increased the frenetic violence and visceral passion of hardcore while simultaneously experimenting with...
and Texas Is The Reason
Texas Is the Reason
Texas Is the Reason was an American post-hardcore band founded by former Shelter guitarist Norm Arenas and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. They disbanded in 1997...
although their musical style would probably be better described in reference to the members' subsequent projects.
History
The band formed in 1997 in the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis/ St. Paul) of Minnesota. An early influence was D.C. band Swiz, who also inspired the font used on early releases. Reminiscent of bands like Fugazi and Drive Like JehuDrive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu was an American post-hardcore and alternative rock band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995. Formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis following the breakup of their band Pitchfork, the band's lineup also included bassist Mike Kennedy and...
in work ethic and spirit, they pushed away from the hardcore scene that rooted their sound to experiment with adding sonic presence, electronic beats and sampling, as well as multi-layered vocals.
The band's name was taken from an incident at a party. Founding drummer Erin Tate was informed by his brother Knol (guitarist) that a girl named "Sadie tried to kill [him]." Tate responded that "someone should kill Sadie." The band's name is often broken into two words ("Kill Sadie") though it is just as common for the phrase to be combined into a single word.
They were eventually driven apart not only by moving from Minneapolis to Seattle, but mainly by directions they wanted to take the band, as is evident in the member's later projects.
Musical style
Always different and fresh, Killsadie's sound ranged from soft ethereal jazz to screaming hardcore. The band mixed these two with stark originality and influenced many before they broke up. The smooth watery bass work and almost harp sounding guitar taps were rare to find in hardcore punk bands, a classification that barely describes the band's style. Their closest contemporaries were probably At the Drive-InAt the Drive-In
At the Drive-In was an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, considered part of the post-hardcore genre and active from 1993 to 2001. They were known for their extremely energetic stage shows which hearkened back to the 1980s hardcore scene...
, Murder City Devils
Murder City Devils
-History:The band's original lineup, consisting of Spencer Moody, Dann Gallucci, Derek Fudesco, Coady Willis, and Nate Manny formed in Seattle, Washington in 1996. Gabe Kerbrat was their permanent roadie, and considered a member...
, or on their lighter side Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate
Sunny Day Real Estate is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. In the 1990s, the group expanded upon the grunge style that was popular in the local scene to make a more melodic sound. While not the first band to be classified as emo, they were instrumental in establishing the genre. In...
.
Members
Killsadie's lineup changed several times due to touring and internal conflict.- Erin TateMinus the BearMinus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
- drums (Spring 1997-Fall 2001) now of Onalaska/AskeletonAskeletonAskeleton is a band from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Askeleton has former and current members of bands such as Kill Sadie, Hidden Chord, Aneuretical, The Swiss Army and Ela...
/Minus The BearMinus the BearMinus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving... - J. ClarkJ. Clark (musician)J. Clark, born Jason Clark, is an American musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota who became well known after moving to Seattle, Washington...
- guitar (Summer 1997-Fall 2001) now of Sharks Keep MovingSharks Keep MovingSharks Keep Moving were a short-lived Seattle rock band that formed in 1998. The band’s original lineup consisted of Jake Snider , Jeff DeGolier , Nate Turpen , and Dan Dean , and J. Clark...
/Pretty Girls Make GravesPretty Girls Make GravesPretty Girls Make Graves was an art punk band, formed in Seattle in 2001, named after The Smiths song of the same name...
/Jaguar LoveJaguar LoveJaguar Love is an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, composed of former members of The Blood Brothers.-History:The band was formed by members of the bands Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves... - Steve Snere - vocals (Spring 1999-Fall 2001) now of These Arms Are SnakesThese Arms Are SnakesThese Arms Are Snakes was an American post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie. The band was known for their intense live shows, which often feature vocalist Steve Snere crowd surfing and spending a large portion of the live performance in the...
- Patrick Scott - guitar/vocals (Fall 1999-Fall 2001) My Lai, Solo/DJ/producer now of LocksLocksLocks may refer to*Lock, a fastening device*Locks of hair*Dreadlocks, matted coils of hair, known as locks*Lock , a device for transferring vessels between bodies of water of different levels...
/97-Shiki/solo as So/On - Cory Murchy - bass (Winter 2001-Fall 2001) now of Minus The BearMinus the BearMinus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
- Andy Wolff - roadie/honorary member (Spring 1997 - Spring 2000)
- Rebecca Dunbar - keyboard (Summer 2001-Fall 2001)
- Bruce J Wuollet - guitar (Spring 1999-Fall 1999) THEMESThemesThemes is a 1989 compilation album of works by Greek electronic composer and artist Vangelis. It featured some previously released tracks from Vangelis's other albums, as well as some pieces from movie soundtracks that had not previously been released....
- Bob Eisnebise - bass (Spring 1997-Fall 2000) now of ChibaloChibaloChibalo is the concept of debt bondage or forced labour in the Ultramar Português , most notably in Angola and Mozambique...
- Josh VanLoon - vocals (January 1997-Winter 1998)
- Jason Aronen - vocals (Spring 1997-Fall 1997)went on to sing in THE REAL ENEMY and HOPE YOU CHOKE
- Erik Hanson - guitar (Spring 1997-Summer 1997) Flickr
- Knol TateKnol TateKnol Tate is a musician hailing from Minnesota's Twin Cities. A former member of bands including Killsadie and The Hidden Chord, Tate now performs under the moniker of Askeleton as well as preforms in Minneapolis group Satellite Voices as the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.Tate is also an...
- guitar (Spring 1997-Fall 1999) now of AskeletonAskeletonAskeleton is a band from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Askeleton has former and current members of bands such as Kill Sadie, Hidden Chord, Aneuretical, The Swiss Army and Ela...
Discography
- Traitor 7"/CD (One Percent Records, 19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
) - Kill Sadie EP (THD Records, 1998)
- Half Cocked Concepts 10" (Old Glory Records, 1998)
- In Half Cocked Concepts CD (includes THD 7") (One Percent Records, 19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
) - Split 7" with Brand New Unit (Modern Radio, 20002000 in musicSee also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) - A New Make 7" (Redwood Records, 2000)
- Experiments In ExpectationExperiments in ExpectationExperiments In Expectation was the final full-length release album by Seattle-based band Killsadie. It was released on Dim Mak Records in 2001. Band Photography by Shawn Brackbill.- Track listing :# The Ivy League Donor - 6:21...
LP/CD (Dim Mak RecordsDim Mak RecordsDim Mak Records is a record label founded in 1996 by Steve Aoki and based in Los Angeles, CA. Dim Mak's first release was a 7" by a little known hardcore band from southern California, Stickfigurecarousel.-Roster:Active* Steve Aoki* All Leather...
, 20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) - We're All a Little Sick CD Remixes B-Sides (Satellite City, 20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
)
Quotes
"Their music is a sensory penetrating, electro-fused explosion, with lots of reverb, ambience and hard angled hits. Rooted in its hardcore sound, they experimentally transcend in adding sonic presence, electronic beats and sampling, and multi-layered vocals." - Satellite CityRelated bands
- ChibaloChibaloChibalo is the concept of debt bondage or forced labour in the Ultramar Português , most notably in Angola and Mozambique...
- Bob Eisenbise - Shotgun Monday - Bob Eisenbise
- KT 88 - Bob Eisenbise, J. Clark, BJ Wuollet
- AskeletonAskeletonAskeleton is a band from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Askeleton has former and current members of bands such as Kill Sadie, Hidden Chord, Aneuretical, The Swiss Army and Ela...
- Knol Tate, Erin Tate - Hidden Chord - Knol Tate
- Minus the BearMinus the BearMinus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
- Erin Tate, Cory Murchy - Onalaska - Erin Tate, Cory Murchy
- These Arms Are SnakesThese Arms Are SnakesThese Arms Are Snakes was an American post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie. The band was known for their intense live shows, which often feature vocalist Steve Snere crowd surfing and spending a large portion of the live performance in the...
- Erin Tate (appeared on Oxeneers LP), Steve Snere - Pretty Girls Make GravesPretty Girls Make GravesPretty Girls Make Graves was an art punk band, formed in Seattle in 2001, named after The Smiths song of the same name...
- J. Clark - Jaguar LoveJaguar LoveJaguar Love is an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, composed of former members of The Blood Brothers.-History:The band was formed by members of the bands Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves...
- J. Clark (drums) - My Lai - Patrick Scott
- V.Reverse - Patrick Scott
- Amp 176 - Erik Hanson
- AttentionAttention (band)Attention is a rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Featuring former members of The Stereo, Gloria Record, New End Original and Gratitude, Attention is singer/guitarist Jeremy Tappero, drummer David Jarnstrom, guitarist Eric Malmberg and bassist Derek Ritchison....
- Erik Hanson - The StereoThe StereoThe Stereo is a pop rock/rock and roll band started in 1999 by former ska/punk band frontmen Jamie Woolford and Rory Phillips . The pair were initially brought together on recommendation of their record label Fueled By Ramen. The duo then recorded their first album Three Hundred, released June 1999...
- Erik Hanson, BJ Wuollet - Animal ChinAnimal ChinAnimal Chin was a ska punk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group was named after the 1987 skateboarding film, The Search for Animal Chin. They released their debut LP in 1997, and soon after signed to Fueled By Ramen, who pressed their EP The Ins & Outs of Terrorism! that same year...
- BJ Wuollet - End Transmission - BJ Wuollet (Drums on 1234567890 EP)
External links
- Killsadie in bands section on Modern Radio
- Kill Sadie - BandToBand.com