Dirty on Purpose
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Dirty on Purpose are a four-piece band from Brooklyn, NY, whose music is often described as indie pop or shoegaze. Composed of Doug Marvin (drums, vocals), Joseph Jurewicz (guitar, vocals), George Wilson (guitar, vocals) and DJ Boudreau (bass), the band formed in 2002 and started playing around New York.
The band self-released their critically-acclaimed EP, Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow, in 2004 and re-released it on North Street Records in 2005. In 2006, Dirty on Purpose released their debut full length, Hallelujah Sirens, on North Street Records. After critical praise from publications like Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, All Music Guide, Filter, Spin, Alternative Press and more, "Hallelujah Sirens" was also nominated for "Best Indie Rock Album" at the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards. The band also co-hosted an episode of MTV2's alternative music show, "Subterranean," with host Jim Shearer, which has premiered their music videos for "Light Pollution," "No Radio," and "Mind Blindness." In 2008, Dirty on Purpose released their second EP, Like Bees featuring guest female vocals from Jaymay and Holly Miranda. They also released a free digital-only EP called Dead Volcanoes on RCRDLBL.com.
Dirty on Purpose has also performed in music festivals like SXSW, CMJ, Siren Music Festival, South Street Seaport Music Festival, San Diego Street Scene, Pop Montreal and more. They have also done in-studio radio performances at KEXP, WOXY and Indie 103.1. In the past, Dirty on Purpose have played together with bands including Arcade Fire, the Decemberists, The Besnard Lakes, Band of Horses, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, the Album Leaf, the Thermals, Earlimart, Say Hi To Your Mom, and Fujiya & Miyagi.
[edit] Promotion
"Audience in the Room" was featured in a Virgin Mobile TV commercial. "Kill Our City" was featured in 'Shark' on CBS. "Always Looking" was featured on 'Cane' on CBS. "No Radio" was featured on MTV's 'Human Giant'. Songs such as "Girls and Sunshine", "Spider Eyes" and "All New Friends" have been featured on the 'Laguna Beach: the Real Orange County' MTV show in 2005.
[edit] Discography
- Dead Volcanoes (2008)
- Like Bees (2008)
- Hallelujah Sirens (2006)
- Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow (2005)
