The I.L.Y's

Last updated

The I.L.Y's
Origin Sacramento, California, United States
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
Spinoff of Death Grips
Members

The I.L.Y's are an American experimental rock duo from Sacramento, California. They were formed in 2015 as a side project by Death Grips members Zach Hill (vocals, drums, guitar, and keyboard) and Andy Morin (guitar and bass). They have released two digital albums through Death Grips' Third Worlds label – I've Always Been Good at True Love in 2015 [4] [5] and Scum with Boundaries in 2016, [6] both of which were released without any prior publicity. The I.L.Y's have never performed live other than as a part of Death Grips. They are currently signed with Castle Face Records, under which they have released their third studio album Bodyguard in 2017.

Contents

History

The I.L.Y's existence was revealed on June 4, 2015, when a Twitter account associated with the experimental hip hop group Death Grips shared a download link for the album I've Always Been Good at True Love , hosted on Death Grips' Third Worlds website, providing no other information regarding the album or artist involved. [4] [5] Fans and critics speculated that the I.L.Y's were a side project composed of Death Grips members involving Tera Melos guitarist Nick Reinhart, or an opening act for the band's summer tour. [2] Ten days later, Death Grips confirmed that the I.L.Y's are a side project formed by Zach Hill and Andy Morin, and hinted that they planned to release the album physically.

On July 16, 2016, the I.L.Y's released their second studio album titled Scum with Boundaries via YouTube and SoundCloud, again without any prior announcement. [6]

On March 25, 2017, a third studio album titled Bodyguard , complete with track-listing and artwork was announced due for release later the same year. [7] The band later shared a double music video for two songs from the album called "Gargoyle" and "Bobo". [8] The album was digitally released on May 16, with a physical release via Castle Face Records arriving on June 16. [9]

Members

Discography

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Shins</span> American indie rock band

The Shins is an American indie rock band formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1996. The band is the project of singer-songwriter James Mercer, who has served as the band's sole constant member throughout numerous line-up changes. The band's current line-up consists of Mercer, alongside Yuuki Matthews, Mark Watrous, Patti King (keyboards), and Jon Sortland (drums). They are based in Portland, Oregon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zach Hill</span> American musician

Zachary Charles Hill is an American multi-instrumentalist and visual artist. He is best known as the drummer and co-producer of the groups Death Grips and the I.L.Y's, and as the drummer of math rock band Hella.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beach House</span> American dream pop duo

Beach House is an American indie band formed in Baltimore in 2004 by current members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Their work has been noted for its hypnotic dream pop style.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Death Grips</span> American experimental hip-hop group

Death Grips is an American experimental hip hop group formed in 2010 in Sacramento, California. The group consists of producers Zach Hill (drums) and Andy Morin (keyboards), and vocalist Stefan Burnett, also known as MC Ride. Though he is not the group's frontman, Hill has been credited with being the driving creative force behind the project. Drawing from punk rock, electronic, noise, and industrial styles, the band's innovative and often difficult-to-categorize sound has earned critical acclaim and a cult following, while their aggressive performance style and cryptic interactions with their fans and the media have gained widespread notoriety.

<i>Exmilitary</i> 2011 mixtape by Death Grips

Exmilitary, also known as Ex Military, is the debut mixtape by experimental hip hop group Death Grips. It was released for free on April 25, 2011, through the band's website.

<i>The Money Store</i> (album) 2012 studio album by Death Grips

The Money Store is the debut studio album by American experimental hip hop trio Death Grips. It is the follow-up to their debut mixtape, Exmilitary. The album was officially released on April 24, 2012, but had been leaked to YouTube on April 14, sold by the band at Coachella on cassette on April 20, and made available on vinyl on April 21 to celebrate Record Store Day. The Money Store was announced alongside the group's second album, No Love Deep Web, which was released later in the year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MC Ride</span> American rapper

Stefan Corbin Burnett, better known by his stage name MC Ride or simply Ride, is an American rapper, songwriter, and visual artist. He is the frontman of experimental hip hop group Death Grips.

<i>No Love Deep Web</i> 2012 studio album by Death Grips

No Love Deep Web is the second studio album by American experimental hip hop group Death Grips, originally released via their website on October 1, 2012. Recorded from May to August 2012, it exhibited what the group described as a darker, more minimal style, and was leaked by Death Grips themselves due to complications over its release date with their label Epic Records, who subsequently dropped them; the album was later made available for purchase via the band's own Third Worlds imprint and Harvest Records.

<i>Government Plates</i> 2013 studio album by Death Grips

Government Plates is the third studio album by experimental hip hop group Death Grips. It was released for free download on November 13, 2013. It was also uploaded by the band to multiple file sharing sites, and music videos for every song were uploaded to the band's YouTube page. On January 14, 2014, Government Plates was made available for purchase through iTunes. The album has sold 13,000 copies as of March 2015.

<i>The Powers That B</i> 2015 studio album by Death Grips

The Powers That B is the fourth studio album, and first double album, by experimental hip hop group Death Grips. The album's first disc, Niggas on the Moon, was released as a free digital download on June 8, 2014. The first disc's instrumentation was performed entirely on a Roland V-Drum kit by drummer Zach Hill and features chopped vocal samples of Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk on every track. The second half, Jenny Death, leaked online on March 19, 2015. It features Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos, and Zach's former Legs on Earth band mate, Julian Imsdahl, on guitar and organ respectively. The double album as a whole was officially released via Harvest Records on March 31, 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Death Grips discography</span>

American band Death Grips has released seven studio albums, one compilation album, four extended plays (EPs), one mixtape, seven singles, eight promotional singles, three remixes, and 47 music videos. The band was formed by MC Ride, Zach Hill, and Andy Morin in Sacramento, California, during the winter of 2010.

<i>Fashion Week</i> (album) 2015 soundtrack album by Death Grips

Fashion Week is an instrumental album by experimental hip hop group Death Grips. It was self-released, available for free, on January 4, 2015, via Third Worlds, without any prior announcement. It was the band's first release after their supposed disbandment in 2014, and also the first release to not feature vocals from frontman MC Ride, which was a major factor in its mixed-to-positive critical reception.

<i>Ive Always Been Good at True Love</i> 2015 studio album by The I.L.Ys

I've Always Been Good at True Love is the debut studio album by American rock duo the I.L.Y's, featuring Zach Hill and Andy Morin of Death Grips. The album was released for free download on June 4, 2015, through Death Grips' vanity label Third Worlds.

<i>Bottomless Pit</i> (album) 2016 studio album by Death Grips

Bottomless Pit is the fifth studio album by experimental hip hop group Death Grips, released on May 6, 2016, through Third Worlds and Harvest Records.

<i>Nervous Cop</i> 2003 studio album by Nervous Cop

Nervous Cop is a 2003 experimental rock album by the group of the same name, consisting of drummer Greg Saunier and electronics musician John Dieterich of Deerhoof, drummer Zach Hill of Hella and harpist Joanna Newsom, released through 5 Rue Christine.

<i>Scum with Boundaries</i> 2016 studio album by The I.L.Ys

Scum with Boundaries is the second studio album by American rock duo The I.L.Y's. The album was released on July 16, 2016, through YouTube and SoundCloud.

<i>Interview 2016</i> 2016 EP by Death Grips

Interview 2016 is the second EP by American experimental hip hop group Death Grips, self-released by the band on March 22, 2016. Consisting of six instrumental tracks, the EP acts as a soundtrack album to a previously released interview video with host Matthew Hoffman, which featured the tracks instead of the interview audio.

<i>Bodyguard</i> (album) 2017 studio album by The I.L.Ys

Bodyguard is the third studio album by American rock duo The I.L.Y's. The album was released by Castle Face Records on May 16, 2017. It was the band's first album to be released on Castle Face, after two self-released albums, and their first to be pressed on CD and vinyl.

<i>Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix)</i> 2017 EP by Death Grips

Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix) is the third EP by the American experimental hip hop group Death Grips, self-released by the band on May 22, 2017. The piece, a mix of what appears to be 7 to 8 songs on a single track, has been described as a "barrage of noise".

<i>Year of the Snitch</i> 2018 studio album by Death Grips

Year of the Snitch is the sixth studio album by experimental hip hop group Death Grips, released on June 22, 2018, through Third Worlds and Harvest Records.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Megan (April 10, 2017). "Death Grips side-project The I.L.Y.'s release surreal new music video involving sesame seeds stuck to faces" . Independent. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Rolli, Bryan (June 4, 2015). "Did Death Grips Just Release Another Surprise Album Under a Different Name?". Paste . Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. ↑ Hudson, Alex (June 4, 2015). "Death Grips Share Album from Mysterious Group the i.l.y.'s". Exclaim. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Death Grips Release Album By Mysterious Group The ILYs". Pitchfork. June 4, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Death Grips Release Mysterious New Album From The ILYs". Consequence of Sound. June 4, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Death Grips Side Project The ILYs Release New Album 'Scum With Boundaries', Listen". Pitchfork. July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ Pearce, Sheldon (March 25, 2017). "Death Grips Side Project the I.L.Y's Detail New Album Bodyguard". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  8. ↑ Sodomsky, Sam (April 8, 2017). "Death Grips Side Project The I.L.Y's Share Bizarre Video for Two New Songs: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  9. ↑ Strauss, Matthew (May 1, 2017). "Death Grips Offshoot the I.L.Y's Share New Song "I Love You Man," Announce Album Release Date". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.