Voxtrot
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Voxtrot was an indie pop
band from Austin, Texas
, USA. Their first recordings were released in 2003 and their final shows were in June 2010.
, was released the lineup had been solidified to include Srivastava, Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, Mitch Calvert, and Jared van Fleet.
After the release of Raised by Wolves
the band began touring nationally and received accolades from various online and print publications such as SPIN.com and Pitchfork Media. SPIN.com noted that Raised by Wolves
was "...a stunning mini-collection of John Hughes-heyday paeans, twitchy pop, and surging, Strokes
-y dancefloor fillers."
A second five-song EP, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives
, arrived in stores on April 4, 2006. The well-received three-song EP Your Biggest Fan
followed on November 7 of the same year.
The band's first full length album self-titled debut album
was released on May 22, 2007. The first single, "Blood Red Blood", was also released as a 7" limited to 1000 copies. In 2007 the band performed a Take-Away Show acoustic session shot by Vincent Moon
.http://www.blogotheque.net/Voxtrot-Sparrow-House,3217
In March 2009 Voxtrot released the single "Trepanation Party", which received significant airplay on the Sirius/XM's influential Sirius XMU channel. The track was recorded and mixed with Jim
Eno of the band Spoon
. The sound of "Trepanation Party" is a significant departure from their indie sound, towards a more synth-pop feel .
Voxtrot released a limited edition 7" single "Berlin, Without Return..." on August 3, 2009. The single contained the song "The Dream Lives of Ordinary People" as a B-side and was initially released in a limited pressing of 400 copies. The single was self-released by the band's own Cult Hero Records.
On April 21, 2010, lead singer Ramesh Srivastava announced on the band's website that they would be breaking up following a short tour.
As of January 2011, former lead singer, Ramesh Srivastava, has released his first solo EP album, Ramesh's EP 1. Singles from the track can be found on his website http://rameshalwayswins.com.
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...
band from Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, USA. Their first recordings were released in 2003 and their final shows were in June 2010.
Biography
Voxtrot was formed in Austin, Texas by singer/songwriter Ramesh Srivastava in the early 2000s. Early incarnations of the group included Jennifer Moore and Brandon Eastes, but by 2005 when the band's self-released debut, a five-song EP entitled Raised by WolvesRaised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves is an EP by Voxtrot, released in 2005.-Track listings:*CD released by 'Cult Hero Records' in 2005# "Raised by Wolves"# "The Start of Something"# "Missing Pieces"# "Long Haul"# "Wrecking Force"...
, was released the lineup had been solidified to include Srivastava, Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, Mitch Calvert, and Jared van Fleet.
After the release of Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves is an EP by Voxtrot, released in 2005.-Track listings:*CD released by 'Cult Hero Records' in 2005# "Raised by Wolves"# "The Start of Something"# "Missing Pieces"# "Long Haul"# "Wrecking Force"...
the band began touring nationally and received accolades from various online and print publications such as SPIN.com and Pitchfork Media. SPIN.com noted that Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves is an EP by Voxtrot, released in 2005.-Track listings:*CD released by 'Cult Hero Records' in 2005# "Raised by Wolves"# "The Start of Something"# "Missing Pieces"# "Long Haul"# "Wrecking Force"...
was "...a stunning mini-collection of John Hughes-heyday paeans, twitchy pop, and surging, Strokes
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American indie rock band formed in 1999 in New York City. Consisting of Julian Casablancas , Nick Valensi , Albert Hammond, Jr. , Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti ....
-y dancefloor fillers."
A second five-song EP, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives
Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives
Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives is an EP by Voxtrot, released on April 4, 2006 in the United States and September 25, 2006 worldwide.-Track listings:...
, arrived in stores on April 4, 2006. The well-received three-song EP Your Biggest Fan
Your Biggest Fan
Your Biggest Fan is the third official EP from Austin, Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. Released on November 7, 2006 in the U.S., it was available as both a three track CD and a two track 7" single....
followed on November 7 of the same year.
The band's first full length album self-titled debut album
Voxtrot (album)
Voxtrot is the self-titled first full-length album from Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. It was released worldwide on May 22, 2007. Ramesh Srivastava, lead singer of the outfit, announced in December 2006 that the band were starting work on their long-awaited full-length record.The album leaked...
was released on May 22, 2007. The first single, "Blood Red Blood", was also released as a 7" limited to 1000 copies. In 2007 the band performed a Take-Away Show acoustic session shot by Vincent Moon
Vincent Moon
Vincent Moon is an independent filmmaker from Paris mainly known for his field work music videos of indie rock related musicians as well as some notable mainstream artists like Tom Jones, R.E.M. or Arcade Fire. Besides making music videos he also makes experimental films and documentaries...
.http://www.blogotheque.net/Voxtrot-Sparrow-House,3217
In March 2009 Voxtrot released the single "Trepanation Party", which received significant airplay on the Sirius/XM's influential Sirius XMU channel. The track was recorded and mixed with Jim
Eno of the band Spoon
Spoon
A spoon is a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl, oval or round, at the end of a handle. A type of cutlery , especially as part of a place setting, it is used primarily for serving. Spoons are also used in food preparation to measure, mix, stir and toss ingredients...
. The sound of "Trepanation Party" is a significant departure from their indie sound, towards a more synth-pop feel .
Voxtrot released a limited edition 7" single "Berlin, Without Return..." on August 3, 2009. The single contained the song "The Dream Lives of Ordinary People" as a B-side and was initially released in a limited pressing of 400 copies. The single was self-released by the band's own Cult Hero Records.
On April 21, 2010, lead singer Ramesh Srivastava announced on the band's website that they would be breaking up following a short tour.
As of January 2011, former lead singer, Ramesh Srivastava, has released his first solo EP album, Ramesh's EP 1. Singles from the track can be found on his website http://rameshalwayswins.com.
Albums
- VoxtrotVoxtrot (album)Voxtrot is the self-titled first full-length album from Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. It was released worldwide on May 22, 2007. Ramesh Srivastava, lead singer of the outfit, announced in December 2006 that the band were starting work on their long-awaited full-length record.The album leaked...
(2007) Playlouderecordings / The Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
EPs
- Raised by WolvesRaised by WolvesRaised by Wolves is an EP by Voxtrot, released in 2005.-Track listings:*CD released by 'Cult Hero Records' in 2005# "Raised by Wolves"# "The Start of Something"# "Missing Pieces"# "Long Haul"# "Wrecking Force"...
EP (2005) Cult Hero Records - Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives is an EP by Voxtrot, released on April 4, 2006 in the United States and September 25, 2006 worldwide.-Track listings:...
EP (2006) Cult Hero Records - Your Biggest Fan EP & 7"Your Biggest FanYour Biggest Fan is the third official EP from Austin, Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. Released on November 7, 2006 in the U.S., it was available as both a three track CD and a two track 7" single....
(2006) Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
/Playlouderecordings (#4 on BillboardBillboard (magazine)Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Singles SalesHot 100 Singles SalesThe Hot Singles Sales chart is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It measures sales of commercial singles and is one of three component charts, along with the Hot 100 Airplay and the Hot Digital Songs, that determine the chart positions of singles on the...
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US singles
- The Start of Something 7" b/w "Dirty Version" (2004) Cult Hero Records / The Bus Stop Label
- Raised by Wolves 7" b/w "They Never Mean What They Say" (2005) Magic Marker Records
- Trepanation Party digital single (2009) Cult Hero Records
- Berlin, Without Return... 7" b/w "The Dream Lives Of Ordinary People" (2009) Cult Hero Records
UK/Europe singles
- Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives is an EP by Voxtrot, released on April 4, 2006 in the United States and September 25, 2006 worldwide.-Track listings:...
7" b/w "Rise Up In The Dirt" (2006) Full Time Hobby Records - Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & WivesMothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives is an EP by Voxtrot, released on April 4, 2006 in the United States and September 25, 2006 worldwide.-Track listings:...
EP & 2x7" (2006) Re-Issue / Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
/Playlouderecordings - Trouble 7" (limited to 1000 copies) and digital single, from the Your Biggest FanYour Biggest FanYour Biggest Fan is the third official EP from Austin, Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. Released on November 7, 2006 in the U.S., it was available as both a three track CD and a two track 7" single....
EP (2007) Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
/Playlouderecordings - Blood Red Blood 7" (limited to 1000 copies) and digital single, from VoxtrotVoxtrot (album)Voxtrot is the self-titled first full-length album from Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. It was released worldwide on May 22, 2007. Ramesh Srivastava, lead singer of the outfit, announced in December 2006 that the band were starting work on their long-awaited full-length record.The album leaked...
(2007) Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
/Playlouderecordings - Firecracker 7" (limited to 1000 copies), CD and digital single, from VoxtrotVoxtrot (album)Voxtrot is the self-titled first full-length album from Texas-based indie pop band Voxtrot. It was released worldwide on May 22, 2007. Ramesh Srivastava, lead singer of the outfit, announced in December 2006 that the band were starting work on their long-awaited full-length record.The album leaked...
(2007) #19 UK Indie Beggars GroupBeggars GroupBeggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings...
/Playlouderecordings
Compilations
- "The Start of Something" featured on Bang Crash Boom, Little Teddy Recordings, 2005 (Germany)
- "Warmest Part of the Winter" featured on Little Darla Has a Treat for You, vol. 24 · Darla RecordsDarla RecordsDarla Records is an independent record label founded by James Agren while he was in New York. Darla Record's first release was a 7-inch by Grifters, an indie rock/lo-fi band from Memphis.- Background :...
, 2006 (US) - "The Start Of Something" featured on The Kids At The Club, How Does It Feel To Be Loved, 2006 (UK)
- "The Start of Something" featured on the feature film The Ex 2007 (US)
- "Whiskey & Water" featured on P.E.A.C.E., Buffet Libre/Amnesty InternationalAmnesty InternationalAmnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
, 2010 (Spain)
Videos
- Firecracker on YouTube.com
- Steven on YouTube.com
External links
- Official site
- Myspace
- Reaching For The Lasers documentary/Voxtrot LP micro-site
- Music That's Not a MySpace Blog, Nirali Magazine, October 2006
- set of live videos at scheduletwo.com
- Review and sample of their music
- June 2007 Interview on Brightest Young Things
- Soundcrank Podcast Hosted by Voxtrot
- AOL Spinner live video session, 2007
- P.E.A.C.E. compilation