Drew McDowall
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Drew McDowall is a Scottish
musician
, most notably as a member, collaborator and remixer for influential music groups. McDowall was formerly a full time member of Coil
and several of his remixes have been released on the certified gold album Further Down the Spiral
.
trio
, in 1978 with his wife Rose McDowall
, whom he later divorced. During the 80s McDowall was a member of Psychic TV
. McDowall performed with Coil
regularly for several years, becoming an official member in 1995. McDowall wrote a song as Screwtape, released in 1998. McDowall currently is a member of the group Captain Sons & Daughters. He also collaborates with Tres Warren of Psychic Ills
on a project called Compound Eye. McDowall also tour-managed The Shamen
.
McDowall met Nicole Dorsey while recording in New Orleans in November 1997, while working on the never-to-be-released Backwards Coil session at Trent Reznor's Nothing Studios. They married in February 1998. Their wedding took place at the New Orleans Opera House and the music was provided by DJ [Al] Friede, a former boyfriend of Dorsey and also the owner of the infamous 80's/Goth/Industrial venue The Angel Club [1996-1997]. McDowall and Dorsey divorced in 2008. McDowall has a daughter, Keri, from his marriage with Rose McDowall. He lives in New York City.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, most notably as a member, collaborator and remixer for influential music groups. McDowall was formerly a full time member of Coil
Coil (band)
Coil were an English cross-genre, experimental music group formed in 1982 by John Balance—later credited as "Jhonn Balance"—and his partner Peter Christopherson, aka "Sleazy". The duo worked together on a series of releases before Balance chose the name Coil, which he claimed to be...
and several of his remixes have been released on the certified gold album Further Down the Spiral
Further Down the Spiral
Further Down the Spiral is a remix album by Nine Inch Nails, and was released on June 1, 1995. It is the tenth official Nine Inch Nails release and is the companion remix disc to The Downward Spiral...
.
History
McDowall formed Poems, an art-punkPunk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
trio
Trio (music)
Trio is generally used in any of the following ways:* A group of three musicians playing the same or different musical instrument.* The performance of a piece of music by three people.* The contrasting section of a piece in ternary form...
, in 1978 with his wife Rose McDowall
Rose McDowall
Rose McDowall is a Scottish musician, most notably as a vocalist in the pop band Strawberry Switchblade.-History:...
, whom he later divorced. During the 80s McDowall was a member of Psychic TV
Psychic TV
Psychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
. McDowall performed with Coil
Coil (band)
Coil were an English cross-genre, experimental music group formed in 1982 by John Balance—later credited as "Jhonn Balance"—and his partner Peter Christopherson, aka "Sleazy". The duo worked together on a series of releases before Balance chose the name Coil, which he claimed to be...
regularly for several years, becoming an official member in 1995. McDowall wrote a song as Screwtape, released in 1998. McDowall currently is a member of the group Captain Sons & Daughters. He also collaborates with Tres Warren of Psychic Ills
Psychic Ills
Psychic Ills is an experimental rock band from New York. The current line-up consists of Elizabeth Hart , Brian Tamborello and Tres Warren .- History :The band took shape in 2003...
on a project called Compound Eye. McDowall also tour-managed The Shamen
The Shamen
The Shamen were an experimental electronic music band, from 1985–1999, initially formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, as a psychedelic-influenced indie rock act. The founding members are Colin Angus , Derek McKenzie and Keith McKenzie...
.
McDowall met Nicole Dorsey while recording in New Orleans in November 1997, while working on the never-to-be-released Backwards Coil session at Trent Reznor's Nothing Studios. They married in February 1998. Their wedding took place at the New Orleans Opera House and the music was provided by DJ [Al] Friede, a former boyfriend of Dorsey and also the owner of the infamous 80's/Goth/Industrial venue The Angel Club [1996-1997]. McDowall and Dorsey divorced in 2008. McDowall has a daughter, Keri, from his marriage with Rose McDowall. He lives in New York City.
Solo
- "Tongs" as Screwtape on the compilation album InteriorsInteriors (compilation album)Interiors is a compilation album released on CD format through the label Invisible. This compilation is notable for featuring exclusive songs by notable artists...
. (1998)
Collaborative
- Coil vs The Eskaton: Nasa ArabNasa ArabNasa Arab was the only release ever to be credited to "Coil Vs. The Eskaton". "The Eskaton", however, is Coil, so the release is basically, though not officially, just by Coil. The 12" release was limited to 2500 copies....
(12") (1994) - Coil vs ELpH: Born Again PagansBorn Again PagansBorn Again Pagans was the only release attributed to "Coil Vs. ELpH", though another album Worship The Glitch would be attributed to "ELpH Vs. Coil". "ELpH" is a name that Coil used for a few releases, so this CD is basically, though not officially, a Coil release. In the CD booklet track one is...
(CD) (1994) - ELpH: pHILM #1 (10") (1994)
- ELpH vs. Coil: Worship the GlitchWorship The GlitchWorship The Glitch is the only album to be released by "ELpH vs. Coil", though an EP called Born Again Pagans is credited to "Coil vs. ELpH"...
(1995) - Black Light District: A Thousand Lights in a Darkened RoomA Thousand Lights In A Darkened RoomA Thousand Lights In A Darkened Room is the only release by the group Black Light District. Although this is not an official Coil release, "Black Light District" was merely an alias for the group...
(1996) - Time MachinesTime MachinesTime Machines is Coil's landmark drone music album, released under the alias Time Machines. It consists of four tracks which are composed of a single tone, called a drone. Each tone represents a certain hallucinogenic chemical...
(1998) - The Solstice and Equinox Singles:
- Spring Equinox: Moon's Milk or Under an Unquiet SkullSpring Equinox: Moon's Milk or Under an Unquiet SkullSpring Equinox: Moon's Milk or Under an Unquiet Skull is part one of the four part Seasons collective created by Coil. A first edition, released on spring equinox 1998, consisted of a limited 7" of 1000 copies on milky white vinyl and 55 copies on yellow vinyl and a CD-EP, which was deleted on...
(7"/CD) (1998 March) - Summer Solstice: Bee StingsSummer Solstice: Bee StingsSummer Solstice: Bee Stings is part two of the four part Seasons collective created by Coil.The 7" was limited to 1300 copies on honey yellow vinyl and 50 copies on green vinyl. the CD version was unlimited, but deleted on autumn equinox 1998, when the third part of the series was released...
(7"/CD) (1998 June) - Autumn Equinox: Amethyst DeceiversAutumn Equinox: Amethyst DeceiversAutumn Equinox: Amethyst Deceivers is part three of the four part Seasons collective created by Coil.This was first released on autumn equinox 1998 as a limited edition of 1000 7" on dark red vinyl and 40 copies on light blue vinyl. the cdep release was unlimited, but deleted on winter solstice...
(7"/CD) (1998 September) - Winter Solstice: NorthWinter Solstice: North (album)Winter Solstice: North is the final release of the four part seasons collective created by Coil. Vocalists Rose McDowall and Robert Lee contribute to the song "Christmas Is Now Drawing Near", a traditional Catholic song. The song features Rosa Mundi....
(7"/CD) (1999 January)
- Spring Equinox: Moon's Milk or Under an Unquiet Skull
- "Blue Rats (Blue Cheese Remix)" and "Heartworms" with CoilCoil (band)Coil were an English cross-genre, experimental music group formed in 1982 by John Balance—later credited as "Jhonn Balance"—and his partner Peter Christopherson, aka "Sleazy". The duo worked together on a series of releases before Balance chose the name Coil, which he claimed to be...
on the compilation album FoxtrotFoxtrot (compilation)Foxtrot benefit compilation release for John Balance's alcohol addiction. The album features tracks by Balance's close friends, including his group Coil and was released via their label Chalice....
(1998) - Astral DisasterAstral DisasterAstral Disaster is an album by Coil, which has been released in two distinct versions.The original pressing of the album was released in an edition of 99 copies on 12" vinyl via the record label Acme/Prescription with catalogue number Drug 8...
with Coil (1999 January) - Пособие для начинающих: Глас Сéребра with Coil (2001)
- Пособие для кончающих: Волос ЗлатаPosobie dlya konchayushchikh: Volos ZlataПособие для кончающих: Волос Злата was the second of two CD compilations released to mark Coil's first performance in Russia. The title loosely translates to "A Guide For Finishers: A Hair Of Gold". It is a collection of their industrial style works....
with Coil (2001) - "Seeds Of Love" with Backworld (2003 August)
- Brighter Than The Universe/Red Eye 7" with Captain Sons And Daughters (2003)
- Godstar: Thee Director's Cut with Psychic TVPsychic TVPsychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
(3 May 2004)
Remixes
- "The Snow (As Pure As?)" remix alongside John BalanceJohn BalanceJohn Balance , born in Mansfield, England, was the founder of the experimental music group Coil, along with his partner Peter Christopherson...
on The SnowThe SnowThe Snow is a track by the British group Coil, available on the album Love's Secret Domain and also released as a 12" vinyl, cassette and CD EP. A music video of "The Snow " was directed by Peter Christopherson....
(1991) - "The Art of Self Destruction, Part One", "The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)", "Eraser (Denial; Realization)", "Eraser (Polite)" and "Erased, Over, Out" remixes alongside Coil on the album Further Down the SpiralFurther Down the SpiralFurther Down the Spiral is a remix album by Nine Inch Nails, and was released on June 1, 1995. It is the tenth official Nine Inch Nails release and is the companion remix disc to The Downward Spiral...
(1995) - "Cowboys In Bangkok 1995 (Coil vs Elph Mix)" remix alongside Peter Christopherson on the Chris and CoseyChris and CoseyChris & Cosey, now performing as Carter Tutti, are a band formed in 1981, consisting of partners Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti, both previously members of industrial music pioneers Throbbing Gristle.- History :...
album Twist