Mothfight

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Mothfight
Mothfight's performing lineup for June 2006
Mothfight's performing lineup for June 2006
Background information
Origin Flag of the United States Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genre(s) Indie pop, Psychedelia, Experimental
Years active 2006–present
Website Mothfight.net

Mothfight is an Austin, Texas-based experimental pop outfit. Though their sound relies heavily on classic orchestral instrumentation (trumpets, cellos, violins, banjos, barbershop harmony), they also utilize hand-made tape loops, samples, circuit bent toys, and forms of musique concrète.

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[edit] History

After embarking on a notable US tour[1], the group was invited to perform at the celebrated Fun Fun Fun Fest[2]

[edit] Discography

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Handmade, individualized, limited releases
  • Hopscotch (2007)Natrix Natrix Records

[edit] Trivia

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  • The song "Hopscotch" is apparently inspired by Julio Cortázar's novel Hopscotch and includes lyrics written in Gliglish, the constructed language La Maga teaches Horacio.[3]

[edit] References

Sources consulted
Endnotes
  1. ^ Urban Pollution. Urban Pollution. Retrieved on October 24, 2007.
  2. ^ Sonic Itch Music. Sonic Itch Music. Retrieved on October 24, 2007.
  3. ^ Freeman, Doug. "Austin Sound".

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