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

References

  1. ↑ "Sissy Spacek - Sissy Spacek | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  2. ↑ "SISSY SPACEK - Ways Of Confusion (Album Review)". Themightydecibel.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  3. ↑ "PPM57 SISSY SPACEK "CONTRETEMPS"". Postpresentmedium.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  4. ↑ Hess, Joseph (May 27, 2016). "Noise Artist John Wiese Returns to St. Louis with Sissy Spacek and Three New Albums". Stlmag.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Sissy Spacek — First Four 2xCD + DVD from Helicopter". Helicopter.storenvy.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Sissy Spacek". Gorejet.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Sissy Spacek". Daisrecords.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Aaron Hemphill of Liars: Authenticity Is An Aesthetic". Aplus-music.tumblr.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  9. ↑ "The 20 Best Punk Bands in L.A. Right Now". LA Weekly . November 17, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Sissy Spacek, Evicshen, Pain Chain, and Active Compound". Bostonhassle.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Hijokaidan/Sissy Spacek – Entropic CD from Helicopter". Helicopter.storenvy.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
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