Preston School of Industry (band)
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Preston School of Industry is an indie rock
band formed by Scott Kannberg
(aka Spiral Stairs) in 1999, following the dissolution of his previous band, Pavement
. Its name is taken from the famous US reform school of the same name.
The band's earliest studio release was a cover of Phish
's "Axilla II" for the charity tribute album Sharin in the Groove. In 2001, Preston School of Industry released All This Sounds Gas
. The band released its second album, Monsoon
, in 2004, with studio contributions from members of The Minus 5
and Wilco
.
Preston School of Industry went inactive after their September 2004 Australian tour, though Kannberg revealed in late 2006 he had been slowly working on a record: "Don't know when it's going to be released. Just taking my time, nothing special. I've got the songs, I just haven't figured out how I want to do it yet. This winter, I'll probably get it done." However, in 2009, Kannberg released a solo album under the name Spiral Stairs.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band formed by Scott Kannberg
Scott Kannberg
Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg is a musician best known for being a founding member of the indie-rock band Pavement.-Career:...
(aka Spiral Stairs) in 1999, following the dissolution of his previous band, Pavement
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
. Its name is taken from the famous US reform school of the same name.
The band's earliest studio release was a cover of Phish
Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
's "Axilla II" for the charity tribute album Sharin in the Groove. In 2001, Preston School of Industry released All This Sounds Gas
All This Sounds Gas
All That Sounds Gas is the 2001 debut album from Preston School of Industry.The album presently holds a score of 72 out of 100 from aggregate review website Metacritic.- Track listing :# "Whalebones"# "Falling Away"...
. The band released its second album, Monsoon
Monsoon (Preston School of Industry album)
Monsoon is Preston School of Industry's second album includes guest appearances by Wilco members and Scott McCaughey.-Track listing:#"The Furnace Sun"#"Walk of a Gurl"#"Caught in the Rain"#"Line It Up"#"So Many Ways"...
, in 2004, with studio contributions from members of The Minus 5
The Minus 5
The Minus 5 is an American rock band, headed by musician Scott McCaughey and featuring R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck.-Band history:Formed in 1993, McCaughey designed the Minus 5 as a pop collective, with each record the group put out featuring a new lineup...
and Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
.
Preston School of Industry went inactive after their September 2004 Australian tour, though Kannberg revealed in late 2006 he had been slowly working on a record: "Don't know when it's going to be released. Just taking my time, nothing special. I've got the songs, I just haven't figured out how I want to do it yet. This winter, I'll probably get it done." However, in 2009, Kannberg released a solo album under the name Spiral Stairs.
Albums
- Goodbye to the Edge CityGoodbye to the Edge CityGoodbye to the Edge City is the debut EP released in 2001 from Preston School of Industry.- Track listing :#"Somethings Happen Always" #"How to Impress the Goddess pt2" #"The Spaces In Between"#"Where You Gonna Go?"#"Goodbye to the Edge City"...
EP - 2001 - All This Sounds GasAll This Sounds GasAll That Sounds Gas is the 2001 debut album from Preston School of Industry.The album presently holds a score of 72 out of 100 from aggregate review website Metacritic.- Track listing :# "Whalebones"# "Falling Away"...
- 2001 - MonsoonMonsoon (Preston School of Industry album)Monsoon is Preston School of Industry's second album includes guest appearances by Wilco members and Scott McCaughey.-Track listing:#"The Furnace Sun"#"Walk of a Gurl"#"Caught in the Rain"#"Line It Up"#"So Many Ways"...
- 2004