Steve Pedersen
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Steve Pedersen is an American guitarist from Omaha, Nebraska
.
He left Cursive in 1998 to attend law school at Duke University
in North Carolina. It was there he started the band The White Octave
, which released two albums and appeared on a few samplers. When Pedersen graduated, he returned to Omaha
and started Criteria
.
With the help of some friends, he wrote ten songs all in a friend's basement where he lived for a short while. Their debut album, En Garde
was released on Initial Records
. En Garde became a very underrated album, probably due to lack of promotion. Pedersen soon found a job and became a lawyer. Even with a new job, he still found time to play a few shows here and there.
After Initial Records
disbanded, Criteria
needed to find a new record label. Hometown friends Saddle Creek Records
took them in and re-released En Garde
in 2005, as well as a new album titled, When We Break
. Since then, Pedersen quit his day job to focus full-time on his music.
, Cursive
, Slowdown Virginia
, and The White Octave
.
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
.
He left Cursive in 1998 to attend law school at Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
in North Carolina. It was there he started the band The White Octave
The White Octave
The White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...
, which released two albums and appeared on a few samplers. When Pedersen graduated, he returned to Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
and started Criteria
Criteria (band)
Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
.
With the help of some friends, he wrote ten songs all in a friend's basement where he lived for a short while. Their debut album, En Garde
En Garde (album)
En Garde is the debut album of indie-rock band, Criteria. Formed by one of the founding members of Cursive, Steve Pedersen came back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska after graduating from Duke University. He recruited the help of old friends, Aaron Druery, A.J. Mogis, and Mike Sweeney. Originally...
was released on Initial Records
Initial Records
Initial Records was an iconic Louisville based independent record label during the Nineties and early part of the new millennium. Initial released records from hardcore punk to indie rock over its 12-year span...
. En Garde became a very underrated album, probably due to lack of promotion. Pedersen soon found a job and became a lawyer. Even with a new job, he still found time to play a few shows here and there.
After Initial Records
Initial Records
Initial Records was an iconic Louisville based independent record label during the Nineties and early part of the new millennium. Initial released records from hardcore punk to indie rock over its 12-year span...
disbanded, Criteria
Criteria (band)
Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
needed to find a new record label. Hometown friends Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
took them in and re-released En Garde
En Garde (album)
En Garde is the debut album of indie-rock band, Criteria. Formed by one of the founding members of Cursive, Steve Pedersen came back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska after graduating from Duke University. He recruited the help of old friends, Aaron Druery, A.J. Mogis, and Mike Sweeney. Originally...
in 2005, as well as a new album titled, When We Break
When We Break
When We Break is the second release by indie-rock band Criteria. It was released August 23, 2005 on Saddle Creek Records.The CD-release party was held in Omaha, Nebraska on August 20, 2005 at the Sokol Underground...
. Since then, Pedersen quit his day job to focus full-time on his music.
Album appearances
see also albums under CriteriaCriteria (band)
Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
, Cursive
Cursive (band)
Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, on Saddle Creek Records.-History:The band was formed in 1995 by Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pedersen , and drummer Clint Schnase. In 1997, they released Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes. After a couple years of touring, the band...
, Slowdown Virginia
Slowdown Virginia
Slowdown Virginia was an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, on Lumberjack Records, the predecessor to today's Saddle Creek records.-Biography:...
, and The White Octave
The White Octave
The White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...
.
With Cursive
- Such Blinding Stars for Starving EyesSuch Blinding Stars For Starving Eyes-Personnel:*Tim Kasher – vocals, guitar*Steve Pedersen – guitar*Matt Maginn – bass*Clint Schnase – drums*AJ Mogis - Recording, Engineering, Production*Mike Mogis - Recording, Engineering, Production*Eric Medley - Mastering- Additional Personnel:...
(1997, Crank! RecordsCrank! Recordscrank! A Record Company is an independent record label which was started by Jeff Matlow in September 1994. The label's first release was a 7" by Vitreous Humor.-Artists:* Acrobat Down* Boy's Life* Cursive* Errortype:11* Fireside* The Get Set...
) - The Storms of Early Summer: Semantics of SongThe Storms of Early Summer: Semantics of Song-Musicians:*Tim Kasher*Matt Maginn*Steve Pedersen*Clint Schnase*AJ Mogis - Recording, Engineering, Production-External links:**...
(1998, Saddle Creek)
With Criteria
- CriteriaCriteria (band)Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
- En GardeEn Garde (album)En Garde is the debut album of indie-rock band, Criteria. Formed by one of the founding members of Cursive, Steve Pedersen came back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska after graduating from Duke University. He recruited the help of old friends, Aaron Druery, A.J. Mogis, and Mike Sweeney. Originally...
(2003, Initial RecordsInitial RecordsInitial Records was an iconic Louisville based independent record label during the Nineties and early part of the new millennium. Initial released records from hardcore punk to indie rock over its 12-year span...
) - CriteriaCriteria (band)Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
- When We BreakWhen We BreakWhen We Break is the second release by indie-rock band Criteria. It was released August 23, 2005 on Saddle Creek Records.The CD-release party was held in Omaha, Nebraska on August 20, 2005 at the Sokol Underground...
(2005, Saddle Creek)
Other
- Bright Eyes/Britt DanielBritt DanielJohn Britt Daniel is the co-founder, lead singer and guitarist of the Austin, Texas, rock band Spoon.-Biography:Britt Daniel was born in Galveston, Texas, and grew up in Temple, Texas, in a household of five children...
- Home Volume IVHome Volume IVHome Volume IV: Bright Eyes & Britt Daniel is a collaborative split EP by Bright Eyes and Britt Daniel and is volume four of Post-Parlo Records' Home Series...
(2002 · Post-ParloPost-ParloPost-Parlo is an Austin, Texas based independent record label known for their Home Series, which has featured a split EP with Andrew Kenny and Benjamin Gibbard as well as a one from Bright Eyes and Spoon's Britt Daniel....
) - Produced and sang on "The Ice Storm, Big Gust, and You" on Tilly and the WallTilly and the WallTilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni...
's Wild Like ChildrenWild Like ChildrenWild Like Children is the debut album by Tilly and the Wall. The album was recorded in the basement of Steve Pedersen's house, and was the first release of Team Love Records....
album, released in 2004 on Team LoveTeam LoveTeam Love is a New York City-based independent record label founded by Conor Oberst and Nate Krenkel in 2003. It has released albums by musicians including Tilly and the Wall, Jenny Lewis, David Dondero, Craig Wedren, Capgun Coup, Gruff Rhys, The Shortbus Movie Soundtrack, McCarthy Trenching, El...
. The album was recorded in his basement. - Produced The Lovekill's "These Moments Are Momentum" album, released in 2006 on Eyeball RecordsEyeball RecordsEyeball Records is an independent record label based in Northern New Jersey, formed in 1995 by Alex Saavedra. They have released albums by artists such as Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Murder by Death....
. The album was recorded in his basement in Omaha, Nebraska as well as Presto! Recording Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska.
See also
- CriteriaCriteria (band)Criteria is an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003 when ex-Cursive founding member Steve Pedersen returned to his hometown after graduating from the Duke University School of Law. He spent six months in a friend's basement where he wrote all ten songs for his new project's debut...
- CursiveCursive (band)Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, on Saddle Creek Records.-History:The band was formed in 1995 by Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pedersen , and drummer Clint Schnase. In 1997, they released Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes. After a couple years of touring, the band...
- Slowdown VirginiaSlowdown VirginiaSlowdown Virginia was an indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, on Lumberjack Records, the predecessor to today's Saddle Creek records.-Biography:...
- The White OctaveThe White OctaveThe White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...