Maritime (band)
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Maritime formed in 2003 out of the ashes of The Promise Ring
and The Dismemberment Plan
. After these two bands broke up, singer/guitarist Davey von Bohlen
, drummer Dan Didier (of The Promise Ring
) and bassist Eric Axelson (of The Dismemberment Plan
) hooked up and started a band called In English. The group quickly signed a deal with the record label, ANTI-
, and hired J. Robbins
to produce their record. Robbins had previously produced records for both The Promise Ring and The Dismemberment Plan. After delivering the record to ANTI-, the label heads decided to pass on the record. The band changed their name to Maritime and signed with DeSoto Records
. The band went on tour and self-released an EP called Adios on their own label, Foreign Leisure. On April 1, 2004 the band released their debut full-length album, Glass Floor on Desoto Records.
On February 6, 2006, Eric Axelson announced he was leaving the band. He was replaced on bass guitar by Justin Klug.
Their second album, We, the Vehicles, was released April 18, 2006, on Flameshovel Records
to wide critical acclaim.
Their third album, Heresy and the Hotel Choir, was released October 16, 2007 also on Flameshovel Records
in the US and was released on Grand Hotel van Cleef in Germany on October 12, 2007, who also released Maritime's other two albums in Europe. "Guns of Navarone" was the first single from the new album.
In late April, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Flameshovel Records
and had signed with Dangerbird Records
. Their fourth album Human Hearts
was released on April 5, 2011.
The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring is an American emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their early years, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. They split up in 2002 and temporarily reunited in 2005...
and The Dismemberment Plan
The Dismemberment Plan
The Dismemberment Plan is a Washington D.C. based indie rock band formed on January 1, 1993. Also known as D-Plan or The Plan, the name comes from a stray phrase uttered by insurance salesman Ned Ryerson in the popular comedy Groundhog Day. The band members included Eric Axelson , Jason Caddell ,...
. After these two bands broke up, singer/guitarist Davey von Bohlen
Davey von Bohlen
Davey von Bohlen is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his roles as guitarist and vocalist in Cap'n Jazz, The Promise Ring, Vermont, and currently, Maritime...
, drummer Dan Didier (of The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring is an American emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their early years, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. They split up in 2002 and temporarily reunited in 2005...
) and bassist Eric Axelson (of The Dismemberment Plan
The Dismemberment Plan
The Dismemberment Plan is a Washington D.C. based indie rock band formed on January 1, 1993. Also known as D-Plan or The Plan, the name comes from a stray phrase uttered by insurance salesman Ned Ryerson in the popular comedy Groundhog Day. The band members included Eric Axelson , Jason Caddell ,...
) hooked up and started a band called In English. The group quickly signed a deal with the record label, ANTI-
ANTI-
ANTI- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label of Epitaph Records.While Epitaph's focus has shifted over the last decade from mostly punk rock, nowadays ANTI- has a more diverse roster, ranging from country , hip hop , reggae , Soul , folk , rap-rock , indie rock...
, and hired J. Robbins
J. Robbins
James Robbins is an American rock music artist. He began his career as a bassist for Government Issue, and has also led four of his own bands: Jawbox, Rollkicker Laydown, Burning Airlines, and Channels. He was a touring bassist for Scream and played bass on the debut 7" from Jack Potential, which...
to produce their record. Robbins had previously produced records for both The Promise Ring and The Dismemberment Plan. After delivering the record to ANTI-, the label heads decided to pass on the record. The band changed their name to Maritime and signed with DeSoto Records
DeSoto Records
DeSoto Records is an American record label based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1989, it is run by Bill Barbot and Kim Coletta, both formerly of the band Jawbox. It was first founded by members of the band Edsel to release their first single. Jawbox next used the name DeSoto for their first EP. It...
. The band went on tour and self-released an EP called Adios on their own label, Foreign Leisure. On April 1, 2004 the band released their debut full-length album, Glass Floor on Desoto Records.
On February 6, 2006, Eric Axelson announced he was leaving the band. He was replaced on bass guitar by Justin Klug.
Their second album, We, the Vehicles, was released April 18, 2006, on Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records is a record label from Chicago, Illinois formed in the summer of 2000. Founded by Jesse Woghin and long time friend Nash Grey, the duo were later joined by James Kenler...
to wide critical acclaim.
Their third album, Heresy and the Hotel Choir, was released October 16, 2007 also on Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records is a record label from Chicago, Illinois formed in the summer of 2000. Founded by Jesse Woghin and long time friend Nash Grey, the duo were later joined by James Kenler...
in the US and was released on Grand Hotel van Cleef in Germany on October 12, 2007, who also released Maritime's other two albums in Europe. "Guns of Navarone" was the first single from the new album.
In late April, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records
Flameshovel Records is a record label from Chicago, Illinois formed in the summer of 2000. Founded by Jesse Woghin and long time friend Nash Grey, the duo were later joined by James Kenler...
and had signed with Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records
Dangerbird Records is an independent record label located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker in 2004, the label is home to artists across the globe, as well as part of the burgeoning Silver Lake music scene. Their small roster of artists has enjoyed international...
. Their fourth album Human Hearts
Human Hearts
Human Hearts is an album from indie pop band Maritime. It is the band's fourth full-length album and was released on April 5, 2011.- Track listing :# "It's Casual"# "Paraphernalia"# "Black Bones"# "Peopling of London"# "Air Arizona"...
was released on April 5, 2011.
Current members
- Dan Didier – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Davey von BohlenDavey von BohlenDavey von Bohlen is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his roles as guitarist and vocalist in Cap'n Jazz, The Promise Ring, Vermont, and currently, Maritime...
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
/GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Justin Klug – BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006 – Present) - Dan Hinz – GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
Discography
- Adios EP (2003)
- Glass FloorGlass FloorGlass Floor was the debut full length album by the indie pop group, Maritime. It was the follow-up to Adios EP, which contained five tracks...
(2004) - We, the VehiclesWe, the VehiclesWe, the Vehicles is the second album by Maritime. This is the band's final album featuring bassist Eric Axelson.-Track listing:# "Calm" - 3:23# "Tearing Up the Oxygen" - 3:57# "People, the Vehicles" - 3:41# "Parade of Punk Rock T-Shirts" - 3:27...
(2006) - Heresy and the Hotel ChoirHeresy and the Hotel ChoirHeresy and the Hotel Choir is an album from indie pop band Maritime. It is the band's third full-length album and was released on October 16, 2007.- Track listing :# "Guns of Navarone" – 3:02# "With Holes for Thumb Sized Birds" – 2:45...
(2007) - Human HeartsHuman HeartsHuman Hearts is an album from indie pop band Maritime. It is the band's fourth full-length album and was released on April 5, 2011.- Track listing :# "It's Casual"# "Paraphernalia"# "Black Bones"# "Peopling of London"# "Air Arizona"...
(2011)