Gap Dream is an American psychedelic synthpop band founded by Gabe Fulvimar[1] in 2012 in Fullerton, California. As the band’s singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, Fulvimar is the only regular member of Gap Dream and solely responsible for its musical direction. In live performances, Fulvimar is accompanied by guitarist Corey Lanigan, and bassist Bobby May.[2]
Gap Dream | |
|---|---|
 Gabe Fulvimar | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Burger Records, Suicide Squeeze Records, Fat Possum Records |
| Members | Gabriel Fulvimar, Bobby May, Corey Lanigan |
| Past members | Adam Zegarac, Gabe Niles, Noa Niles, Zak Hudson, Ryan Matricardi, Lee Sackett, Jason Look, Mandy Aramouni, Matt Schmalfield, Fletcher C. Johnson, Mike Reinhart |
| Website | gapdream.bandcamp.com |
Gap Dream’s sound owes its origins to Fulvimar’s love of 60s psychedelic pop combined with his interest in vintage synthesizer sounds. Born in Akron, Ohio,[1] he grew up listening to Sonic Youth, Pavement and was in an early version of The Black Keys.[1][3]
In 2010, Fulvimar met Burger Records cofounder Lee Rickard[4] during a Burgermania artist tour, which had stopped in Cleveland, Ohio, Fulvimar’s home at the time. Inspired by the Burger artists performing that day, he kept in touch with the Burger team, eventually sending them a sampling of self-recorded demos.[5] Impressed, Burger released Gap Dream’s self-titled album on cassette in January 2012, followed by the January 2013 release Shine Your Light, a project on which he collaborated with Conspiracy of Owls guitarist/vocalist Bobby Harlow.[6] In December 2013, Fulmiver’s Gap Dream project covered The Velvet Underground's "Sister Ray", Lou Reed's 17-minute ode to the gritty underside of New York City, on Burger Records' White Light/White Heat tribute.
Discography edit
Albums edit
- This Is Gap Dream (2016, Burger Records)
- Shine Your Light (2013, Burger Records)[1][3]
- Gap Dream (2012, Burger Records)[7]
Singles edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Valish, Frank. "Gap Dream: Garage Synth Exuberance". Dec. 23, 2013. Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Wolk, Douglas (Dec 12, 2013). "Who Are…Gap Dream". Wondering Sound. eMusic.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ a b Thomas, Ian (23 January 2014). "MORE THAN A BURGER MASCOT: GABE FULVIMAR of GAP DREAM". Jan. 23, 2014. Impose Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Volpicelli, Nikki. "Gabe Fulvimar of Gap Dream: "I Didn't Move to California. I Moved to Burger."". Oct. 4, 2013. JUMP: The Philly Music Project. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ Antonetti, Devon (December 2, 2013). "Gap Dream's Gabe Fulvimar Praises Burger Records, Describes Living and Working In a Storage Unit Read More: Gap Dream's Gabe Fulvimar Praises Burger Records, Describes Recording In a Storage Unit". diffuser.fm. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ McGovern, Kyle (8 August 2013). "Stream Gap Dream's Sleazy Synth Strut 'Fantastic Sam' Sophomore LP 'Shine Your Light' coming November 12". Aug. 8, 2013. SPIN Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ McGovern, Kyle (December 9, 2013). "Stream Gap Dream's Spacey Cover of the Velvet Underground's 'Sister Ray' Burger Records' 'White Light/White Heat' tribute album hits December 10". SPIN Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2014.