Tashaki Miyaki is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2011, they immediately began to garner the attention of taste makers such as The Guardian,[1] NME,[2] Mojo Magazine, KCRW[3] and The New York Times[4] for their paisley underground/dream pop–inspired sound[5] and cinematic videos.[6] The band has cited Neil Young as a primary inspiration.[7] After releasing a self titled EP, named a "top 10 EP of 2013" by the Huffington Post UK.[8] and a series of singles, they released their debut[9] LP The Dream on Metropolis Records on April 7, 2017.[10] In April 2017, Frank Ocean played their song "Get It Right" on his Beats 1 Radio show Blonded Radio.[11]
Tashaki Miyaki | |
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 Tashaki Miyaki performs in Los Angeles, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Noise pop, dream pop, punk, indie rock, shoegaze, psychedelic, psychedelic folk |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Luvluvluv Records, Metropolis, Tugboat Records |
| Members | Paige Stark Luke Paquin Sandi Denton |
| Past members | Dora Hiller |
Biography edit
The band began as a recording project in late 2011. After releasing their first EP, Tashaki Miyaki began performing live as a duo with Paige Stark on lead vocals/drums and Luke Paquin on guitar. In 2012 the band was invited to play both SXSW and CMJ Music Festivals[12] as well as music festivals abroad. Around this time, bassist Dora Hiller began playing with the band live and on some recordings. Dora later left the band and was replaced by Sandi Rae Augusta Denton.
"The Dream" was released April 7, 2017 on Metropolis Records. It featured an expanded sound and lush string arrangements.[13] The record was produced by drummer/singer/multi-instrumentalist, Paige Stark. Stark also produced their sophomore record, 'Castaway' which was released July 2, 2021 to favorable reviews, with The Guardian giving it 4/5 stars and noting the band "slowly shifting from intriguing to important.[14]
Tashaki Miyaki have also contributed to recording & production on albums by fellow Angelenos and good friends Cherry Glazerr and L.A. Witch.
Discography edit
Studio albums
- The Dream (2017)
- Castaway (2021)
EPs
- Tashak it to Me (2011)
- Tashaki Miyaki Sings the Everly Brothers (2012)
- Under Cover Vol. I (2012)
- Tashaki Miyaki (2013)
- Under Cover Vol. II (2015)
Singles
- Somethin' is Better Than Nothin' (2011)
- Best Friend (2012)
- Cool Runnings (2014)
- Girls on T.V. (2017)
Compilations
- "I Came" -Non Violent Femmes, (2014 Kanine Records)
- "I Only Have Eyes For You"- Lagniappe Sessions, Volume 1" (2016 Light in the Attic Records)
References edit
- ^ Lester, Paul (September 27, 2011). "Guardian New Band of the Day: Tashaki Miyaki No. 1114". The Guardian.
- ^ Wilkinson, Matt (September 20, 2011). "Radar Tip Of The Day 73: Tashaki Miyaki". NME.
- ^ Hodges, Marion (April 19, 2017). "Video Premiere: Tashaki Miyaki – Out of My Head". KCRW.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (October 17, 2012). "CMJ: A Day 1 Playlist". The New York Times.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (August 1, 2012). "Hear Tashaki Miyaki's Paisley-Spangled Jangler 'Tonight'". Spin.
- ^ Pearce, Sheldon (February 22, 2017). "James Franco Directs Tashaki Miyaki's New Video Starring Juno Temple". Pitchfork.
- ^ Taylor Bennett, Kim (August 21, 2013). "Stalking Snoop, Skipping School, and Sweat Waterfalls". Noisey. Vice.
- ^ Cochran, Todd (February 20, 2014). "The Top 10 EPs of 2013". Huffington Post. United Kingdom.
- ^ Zivkovic, Ljubinko Zivkovic (April 7, 2017). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: TASHAKI MIYAKI – THE DREAM". The Spill Magazine.
- ^ Feuer, Daiana (March 3, 2017). "In a Fast-Paced World, Dream-Pop Duo Tashaki Miyaki Like to Take Things Slow". LA Weekly.
- ^ Renshaw, David (April 24, 2017). "Listen To Episode 5 Of Frank Ocean's blonded RADIO". The Fader.
- ^ Hoare, Peter. "The 10 Hottest Women at the CMJ Music Festival". Complex.com. Complex. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
- ^ Yung, Ben (April 12, 2017). "Tashaki Miyaki – 'The Dream' (album review)". Revue. therevue.ca. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ Morris, Damien (July 4, 2021). "Tashaki Miyaki: Castaway review-much more than a covers band (album review)". The Observer. theguardian.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
External links edit
- Tashaki Miyaki at AllMusic
- Tashaki Miyaki discography at Discogs
