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Arc Iris

Arc Iris is an American indie rock band from Providence, Rhode Island, United States,[1] that began in 2012 as a solo project of Jocie Adams, formerly a member of The Low Anthem.[2] Arc Iris has had several lineup changes since their inception and have since settled on a trio that is the nucleus of Jocie Adams (lead vocals, guitar), Zach Tenorio Miller (keyboards), Ray Belli (drums).[3] They have released five albums and toured internationally.

Career

Adams developed an interest in music at an early age and became proficient in the clarinet.[4] She studied composition at Brown University where she graduated in 2008.[5][6] While performing with the Low Anthem, Adams released a solo album Bed of Notions in 2011.[7] Adams met Miller in 2012 and began collaborating, inviting Belli to join later that year.[8] In 2013, it was announced that Adams had left the Low Anthem to pursue her new project, noting that she wanted "to have more creative freedom". In between, Adams briefly worked as a NASA technician.[9]

Arc Iris's first, self-titled album was released on April 1, 2014 through the Los Angeles-based record label ANTI- Records.[10] Co-produced by Dan Cardinal,[11] it was recorded in Boston while the artwork was created by Kacie Smith.[12] It was described as 'traditional music thrillingly positioned at the nexus of the old and new'.[13] The band toured as support to Nicole Atkins,[14] St. Vincent[15] and Tweedy[16] and filmed a video for the song "Whiskey Man" directed by Matt Wignall.[17]

On June 2, 2016, Bella Union announced the release of Arc Iris's second record, Moon Saloon. The album's first single, "Kaleidoscope" premiered on Stereogum.[18] The band recorded the album over a five day period as they had been invited to perform as support to St Vincent on her UK tour.[19][20]

On August 5, 2016, NPR's All Songs Considered debuted the video for 'Moon Saloon' which was shot entirely on a 360 degree camera.[21]

In 2017, Arc Iris toured a complete reimagination of Joni Mitchell's Blue.[22][23]

On August 7, 2017, Arc Iris announced the formation of an offshoot band called Bwahaha that featured Ryan Miller of Guster.[24][25]

In early 2018, the band toured alongside Kimbra.[26] On July 27, 2018, Arc Iris released their third album, Foggy Lullaby, a complete re-imagination of Joni Mitchell's Blue.

Shortly after releasing Foggy Lullaby, the band announced the release of Icon of Ego on Ba Da Bing Records and premiered "$GNMS" a reworking of "Money Gnomes" off their debut album.[27]

In January of 2020, the band premiered their performance art piece, iTMRW: Sci-Fi Ballet which featured six dancers of the HDC Dance Ensemble. [28]

In mid 2020, the band relocated to Los Angeles and currently host a monthly concert series called 'Live at Glass Hill'. [29]

April 2023 saw the release of the band's fifth full length, We Found Home, released on Press on Records. [30]

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Kristin (December 9, 2015). "Artist Interview: Jocie Adams of Arc Iris". Odeboutique.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  2. ^ "Arc Iris | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  3. ^ "Arc Iris' Jocie Adams Orchestrates Her Dream Life". Bestnewbands.com. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Jocie Adams of Arc Iris". Wyep.org. Archived from the original on 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  5. ^ Hart, Hugh (June 2014). "Looking Inside". Brownalumnimagazine.com.
  6. ^ Sullivan (April 28, 2014). "After Low Anthem, Adams hits new high with Arc Iris -". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  7. ^ "The Low Anthem's Jocie Adams Goes Solo with 'Bed of Notions'". Twentyfourbit.com. January 28, 2011. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  8. ^ Holian, Danielle (July 6, 2016). "In Interview: Arc Iris". Nitelife Magazine. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  9. ^ Hughes, James (2014-05-05). "Interview: A Conversation With Arc Iris". Too Many Blogs. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  10. ^ Kivel, Adam (2014-04-08). "Album Review: Arc Iris – Arc Iris". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
  11. ^ DeGroot, Lauren (April 22, 2014). "Low Anthem's Jocie Adams Hits High Note With Arc Iris". Boxxmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  12. ^ Durston, Melz (August 20, 2014). "Interview: Jocie Adams - we talk to the US folk artist and member of Arc Iris, currently on tour with St Vincent". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  13. ^ Putnam, Jon (March 24, 2014). "Arc Iris – Arc Iris". Thelinebestfit.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  14. ^ "REVIEW/INTERVIEW: Nicole Atkins Tour and Album Drop". Ladybud.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  15. ^ "Interview: Jocie Adams - we talk to the US folk artist and member of Arc Iris, currently on tour with St Vincent". Louderthanwar.com. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  16. ^ "Jeff Tweedy: Palladium, London - live review". Louderthanwar.com. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  17. ^ Luerssen, John D. (February 20, 2014). "Arc Iris' 'Whiskey Man' Video". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  18. ^ "Arc Iris – "Kaleidoscope" Video (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum.com. 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  19. ^ "St. Vincent / Arc Iris, O2 ABC, Glasgow, 26 August | Gig Review |". Theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  20. ^ "Arc Iris @ The Louisiana, Bristol". Thelouisiana.net. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  21. ^ "First Watch: Arc Iris, 'Moon Saloon'". Npr.org. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  22. ^ "Arc Iris to reimagine Joni Mitchell's "Blue" at Boot and Saddle this July - The Key". Thekey.xpn.org. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  23. ^ "Arc Iris modernizes Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'". Mmainetoday.com. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  24. ^ "Guster's Ryan Miller and Arc Iris Form New Band". Jambands.com. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  25. ^ "Arc Iris and Ryan Miller to Open for The Barr Brothers". Jambands.com. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  26. ^ "Not Just Somebody That You Used to Know: Kimbra Brings "Primal Heart" to Chicago". Chicagomaroon.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  27. ^ "Arc Iris Are Rejuvenated On '$GNMS'". Clashmusic.com. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  28. ^ "Future-pop band Arc Iris Debuts Sci Fi Ballet iTMRW". Bostonglobe.com. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  29. ^ "Arc Iris Pop Emporium". providencedailydose.com. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  30. ^ "Arc Iris Press on Records". pressonrecords.com. April 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  31. ^ "ARC IRIS announce new album for 19th August 2016 | Bella Union". Bellaunion.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  32. ^ "Press On Records". Retrieved 2024-01-17.

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