Dowsing (band)
Dowsing | |
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 Dowsing live in Chicago | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Website | dowsing |
Dowsing is an American emo band from Chicago.
History
[edit]Dowsing began in 2011 with the release of an EP titled All I Could Find Was You.[1] They followed that release with a 7-inch split with Parker via Count Your Lucky Stars.[2]
In 2012, Dowsing released their first studio album titled It's Still Pretty Terrible via Count Your Lucky Stars.[3] The following year they released their second studio album titled I Don't Even Care Anymore.[4][5][6] In 2013, Soft Speak Records released a split with Dowsing, Haverford, Run, Forever, and Captain, We're Sinking.[7]
In May 2014, Dowsing released a 7-inch split with Annabel via Count Your Lucky Stars.[8][9][10]
In July 2015, Count Your Lucky Stars Records released a 7-inch split with The Cardboard Swords, Dowsing, Long Knives, and Sinai Vessel.[11]
On April 29, 2016, Dowsing released their third studio album entitled Okay via Asian Man Records.
In 2016, Dowsing featured a demo version of "Feeling Better" on "Forever Beautiful, A compilation of love for Orlando" after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Musical style
[edit]Dowsing's sound has been described as "emotionally charged indie punk". The band's debut EP All I Could Find Was You has been described as "emo-infused indie rock". Hence, they have categorized as "emo-punk" and midwest emo.[12][13] Alternative Press designated the band's early releases as "Mineral worship", and they are considered an emo revival band.[14][15]
Band members
[edit]Current
- Erik Hunter Czaja - vocals, guitar
- Michael "Mikey" Crotty - guitar, vocals
- Michael "Mike P" Politowicz - bass, vocals
- Ian Paine-Jesam - drums, vocals[16]
- Sean Neumann - band manager
Former
- Will Lange - drums[17]
- Marcus Nuccio - drums[18]
- Delia Hornik - keyboards[19]
- Joeseph "Gooey Fame" Dane - bass
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- It's Still Pretty Terrible (2012, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- I Don't Even Care Anymore (2013, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- Okay (2016, Asian Man)
- Sky Coffin (2019, Asian Man)
- No One Said This Would Be Easy (2023, Asian Man)
EPs and splits
- All I Could Find Was You (2011, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- Dowsing / Parker (2012, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- Dowsing / Haverford / Run Forever* / Captain, We're Sinking - Stay Sweet Split (2013, Soft Speak)
- Annabel / Dowsing (2014, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- Dowsing / The Cardboard Swords / Long Knives / Sinai Vessel - Dowsing / The Cardboard Swords / Long Knives / Sinai Vessel (2015, Count Your Lucky Stars)
References
[edit]- ^ "wax wednesday : dowsing – all i could find was you". Casual Friday Magazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ "ATP! EXCLUSIVE STREAM: DOWSING/PARKER SPLIT 7". Alter The Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Anderl, Timothy (January 4, 2013). "FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH: ERIK CZAJA (DOWSING) ON IT'S STILL PRETTY TERRIBLE". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (August 14, 2013). "Dowsing - I Don't Even Care Anymore". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ "Dowsing I Don't Even Care Anymore (2013)". PunkNews. December 12, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (August 10, 2013). "Dowsing (Count Your Lucky Stars Records) stream new album, 'I Don't Even Care Anymore'". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Doherty, Kelly. "Dowsing/ Haverford/ Run, Forever/ Captain, We're Sinking - Stay Sweet Fest Split". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (May 27, 2014). "Annabel and Dowsing release new split 7-inch (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Shrum, Tony. "Dowsing – Annabel split cover". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (June 5, 2014). "Annabel/Dowsing - Split EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ McQuiston, James (May 13, 2015). "The Cardboard Swords Announce Split 7-inch with Dowsing, Long Knives, Sinai Vessel". Neufutur Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ https://www.brooklynvegan.com/listen-to-dowsings-new-emo-punk-anthem-simple-projections/
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dowsing-mn0003138379
- ^ https://www.altpress.com/dowsing_i_dont_even_care_anymore/
- ^ https://newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-dowsing-okay/
- ^ "Finally Ghost: Okay Demos and Rarities, by Dowsing". Dowsing. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ "Dowsing on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Gossip Wolf: BLVD books its first CNCRT". September 11, 2013.
- ^ "Gossip Wolf: BLVD books its first CNCRT". September 11, 2013.