Sissy Spacek (band)

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Sissy Spacek
Origin California, U.S.
Genres Noise, harsh noise, noisecore, grindcore
Years active1999–present
LabelsHelicopter, Misanthropic Agenda, Tape Room, Troniks
Members John Wiese
Charlie Mumma

Sissy Spacek is an American noise band founded in 1999 in Los Angeles and currently consisting of official members John Wiese and Charlie Mumma, along with several collaborators both past and present. Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2001, they have released a considerable catalogue encompassing genres which include harsh noise, [1] noisecore, [2] grindcore, [3] free improvisation and musique concrete. [4] Early releases consisted of collages of previously recorded demos and live performances with heavy use of cut-up editing. [5] Many works have been released or re-released on Wiese's own label, Helicopter.

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Past members or collaborators include Corydon Ronnau, [6] Jesse Jackson, Danny McClain, Sara Taylor (Youth Code), [7] Aaron Hemphill (Liars), [8] Kevin Drumm, as well as Merzbow, Smegma, Hijokaidan and The Haters.

The band was ranked fourth in LA Weekly 's 2015 article "The 20 Best Punk Bands in L.A. Right Now". [9]

In 2018, the band toured the US and Japan. [10] [11]

Discography

Albums

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