Deerhunter is a psychedelic indie rock band noted for their intense live performances. Bradford Cox and Moses Archuleta co-founded Deerhunter in 2001, along with drummer Dan Walton.
Deerhunter Background
In 2004, bassist Justin Bosworth died after suffering head injuries in a skateboarding accident and was replaced by Joshua Fauver, previously of the band Electrosleep International. The band cites negativity in the wake of Bosworth's death as the inspiration behind their 2005 debut album's angry, brooding sound.
In 2005, the band recorded their second album, Crypotgrams, in just two days for Kranky Records. The band started to find a wider audience afer this release, based largely on recommendations from influential music website Pitchfork Media, which ranked Cryptograms among its "Best New Music" and added the single "Spring Hall Convert" to one of its recommended mix CD's.
In August of 2007, guitarist Colin Mee left the band due largely to scheduling conflicts and issues with the band's outspoken, frequently controversial blog. Mee played on the band's fall tour that year before severing ties completely, leaving the former quintet with four members.
The band's third album, Microcastle was released in 2008, also on Kranky.
Fast Facts:
- Origin: Atlanta, Georgia
- Years Active: 2001-present
- Label: Kranky
- Members: Bradford Cox, Moses Archuleta, Josh Fauver, Lockett Pundt
- Original bass player Justin Bosworth died in 2004
- Recorded Cryptograms in just 2 days
- Frontman Bradford Cox also plays with Atlas Sound
- Cite The Birthday Party, Echo and the Bunnymen, David Bowie, Liars and My Bloody Valentine as primary influences
- Cox suffers from Marfan Syndrome
Albums
- Turn It Up, Faggot (2005)
- Cryptograms (2007)
- Microcastle (2008)
