Small Leaks Sink Ships
Small Leaks Sink Ships | |
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| Origin | Portland, Oregon |
| Genres | indie rock, post-rock, Electric |
| Members | London VanRooy Judd Hancock Jim Mandel Ryan Garner |
| Website | http://www.smallleaks.com/band |
Small Leaks Sink Ships is an American indie rock band formed in 2006 in Portland, Oregon, Known or their electric musical style and poetic lyrics.
History[edit]
Small Leaks Sink Ships was founded by London VanRooy, Ryan Garner, Judd Hancock and Jim Mandel and Jim Mandel.[1]The bands unique name is derived from World War II propaganda poster featuring a sinking ship,[2] symbolizing the idea that small leaks can lead to significant consequences.
This band released their debut album, "Until The World Is Happy: Wake Up You Sleepy Head Sun."[3] In 2006, showing their blend of indie rock, post-rock and experimental rock. Small Leaks Sink Ships continued to refine their style with subsequent releases including "Oak Street Basement" (2010) and Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals."[4] (2004)
In 2017, the band released their critically acclaimed album, "Golden Calf."[5] This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating intricate arrangements, ambient textures and deeply introspective lyrics as well as a new found art pop structure.[5]
Musical style and influence[edit]
Small Leaks Sink Ships is renowned for their genre-defying approach to music. Their sound is characterized by intricate guitar work, dynamic emotive vocals, creating a sonic landscape that is both captivating and immersive. The bands music often explores themes of self-discovery, introspection and the complexities of human emotions.
The bands musical influences diverse, ranging from post-rock pioneers like Godspeed and Mogwai to indie rock acts as Modest Mouse and now leaning into more modern sounds such as Young Fathers and Alan Rayman.[6]
Discography[edit]
- 2007: Until The World is Happy; Wake Up You Sleepyhead Sun[3]
- 2011: Oak Street Basement
- 2014: Living Room Sessions
- 2015: Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals[4]
- 2017: Golden Calf[7]
- 2018: Polaroid People EP
- 2013: Low Tide[8][9]
Members[edit]
- London VanRooy – Drums, Vocals, Synth
- Ryan Garner – Guitar, Piano
- Judd Hancock – Vocals, Guitar, Piano
- Jim Mandel, Jr. – Bass
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "bottomofthehill: Small Leaks Sink Ships ~ Small Million ~ Me Like Bees --- 3/6/2024". www.bottomofthehill.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Loose Lips Sink Ships". Voice of America. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b Small Leaks Sink Ships – Until the World Is Happy; Wake Up You Sleepyhead Sun Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-16
- ^ a b "Small Leaks Sink Ships - Face Yourself, And Remove Your Sandals - Rockfreaks.net". www.rockfreaks.net. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b Hillman, Mitchell (2017-10-05). "Small Leaks Sink Ships: The Birth of "Golden Calf"". JAVA. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Getting To Know... Small Leaks Sink Ships". Mystic Sons. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Small Leaks Sink Ships – Golden Calf (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Low Tide, by Small Leaks Sink Ships". Small Leaks Sink Ships. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Ward, Steven (2023-11-07). "Artists You Should Know: Small Leaks Sink Ships Reemerge on New Album "Low Tide"". Grimy Goods. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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