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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.

Arc Iris
Background information
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
Genresindie rock, pop rock
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsBa Da Bing Records
ANTI-
Bella Union
Press on Records
MembersJocie Adams
Zach Tenorio Miller
Ray Belli
Past membersRobin Ryczek
Mike Irwin
Max Johnson
Charlie Rose
Websitewww.arcirismusic.com

Career edit

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 edit

Albums edit

Singles edit

References edit

  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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