Restiform Bodies is an alternative hip hop trio based in San Francisco, California. It consists of rapper Passage and producers Bomarr and Telephone Jim Jesus. The band is currently signed to Anticon.[1]
Restiform Bodies | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Alternative hip hop Indie hip hop |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Anticon, Weapon-Shaped, 6months |
| Members | Passage Bomarr Telephone Jim Jesus |
| Website | www |
History
editPassage and Bomarr (then known as The Bomarr Monk) self-released the album Moods & Symptoms in 2000.[2] Soon after, Passage formed Restiform Bodies with his high school friends Bomarr and Telephone Jim Jesus.[3] Their self-titled debut album, Restiform Bodies, was released on 6months in 2001.[4]
In 2002, the band toured across the United States[5][6] and Canada[7] with Sole and Kevin Blechdom.
Restiform Bodies released their Anticon debut, TV Loves You Back, in 2008.[8] In promotion of the album, the band toured nationally with their labelmate Why?.[9]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Oubliette (2000)
- Restiform Bodies (2001)
- Sun Hop Flat (2001)
- TV Loves You Back (2008)
- TV Loves You Back: Remixes (2013)
Singles
edit- "I Want What You Want" b/w "Recycle America" (2003)
Compilation appearances
edit- "Sippy Cup" on Anticon Label Sampler: 1999-2004 (2004)
References
edit- ^ Torreano, Bradley. "Restiform Bodies". MTV. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013.
- ^ "Passage – Pass and Touch EP". UGSMAG. January 24, 2011.
- ^ Logan (2002). "Restiform Bodies". MVRemix Interviews.
- ^ Morris, David (October 5, 2002). "Restiform Bodies". UGSMAG.
- ^ "POP AND JAZZ GUIDE". The New York Times. May 17, 2002.
- ^ "Pop Music". Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2002.
- ^ Scott C. "Anticon artistry". Montreal Mirror. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01.
- ^ Langille, Justin (August 27, 2008). "Restiform Bodies: "Bobby Trendy Addendum"". Cokemachineglow. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010.
- ^ "Tour dates for Restiform Bodies". Plug One. September 17, 2008.