The Arcs
The Arcs | |
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 The Arcs performing at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio on December 4, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Nonesuch |
| Associated acts | The Black Keys |
| Website | http://www.thearcs.com/ |
| Members | Dan Auerbach Leon Michels Nick Movshon Homer Steinweiss |
| Past members | Richard Swift |
The Arcs are an American garage rock band formed by Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and vocalist of the Black Keys. Auerbach announced this side project after performing on the Governors Ball in 2015.[1] The group's first album, Yours, Dreamily, was released on September 4, 2015.[1] Members include Leon Michels, Nick Movshon, Homer Steinweiss, and Richard Swift, along with contributions from Kenny Vaughan[1] and Mariachi Flor de Toloache.[2]A follow up album was announced by the band while touring in 2015 but failed to materialize.[3]
The Arcs performed at the 2016 Coachella Festival along with Wayhome and Osheaga.[4]
Members[]
Current members
- Dan Auerbach – lead vocals, electric guitar (2015–present)
- Leon Michels – farfisa organ, synthesizer, electric guitar, drum pads (2015–present)
- Nick Movshon – bass guitar (2015–present)
- Homer Steinweiss – drums, percussion, bass guitar (2015–present)
Former members
- Richard Swift – drums, percussion, keyboards, drum pads, backing vocals (2015–2018; his death)
Contributors
- Flor de Toloache – lead vocals, backing vocals, trumpet, violin, vihuela
- Kenny Vaughan – baritone guitar, electric guitar
Discography[]
Albums[]
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Yours, Dreamily, | Nonesuch Records |
EPs[]
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Arcs vs. The Inventors Vol. I | Nonesuch Records |
Singles[]
- "Stay in My Corner / Tomato Can" (2015)
- "Outta My Mind / My Mind" (2015) Billboard Alternative #17
- "Put A Flower In Your Pocket" (2015)
- "Lake Superior" (2016)
Music videos[]
- Outta My Mind
- Put A Flower In Your Pocket
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Unveils New Side Project: The Arcs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Styker Interviews Dan Auerbach & Richard Swift from The Arcs". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Dan Auerbach Says The Arcs Are 'Really Close' to Wrapping Second Album As Black Friday EP Drops". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2018-02-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Categories:
- American garage rock groups
- Musical groups established in 2015
- 2015 establishments in the United States
- Nonesuch Records artists
- Warner Records artists