| Brian Karscig | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Joseph Karscig |
| Also known as | B Joseph Karscig, brianxiv, bxiv |
| Genres | Rock, Post-punk revival, Alternative Rock, Glam Rock, Indie Rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Piano, vocals, Bass |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Hi Speed Soul Records, Nervous Productions |
| Associated acts | Convoy (band), Louis XIV (band), The Nervous Wreckords |
| Website | http://www.thenervouswreckords.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Vintage Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, Vintage Fender Bassman Ten Amps, AB Chase Grand Piano | |
Brian Joseph Karscig is a musician, songwriter, and record producer, but is mostly recognized as the co-singer/guitarist/songwriter for the American Rock and Roll Band LOUIS XIV. He also is the singer/songwriter of American Rock Band The Nervous Wreckords. Karscig is also the owner of Nervous Productions, and has most recently produced records for artists such as Anya Marina, The Silent Comedy, Transfer, Les Gars, Apes of Wrath, Republic of Letters and more.
Karscig was known for his high-pitched singing voice in the group LOUIS XIV. Karscig’s vocals are often mistaken for that of a female singer. He currently resides in San Diego, California where he moved at age 10. He began playing music with piano lessons and singing in the church choir at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Toledo, OH at age 7. He picked up the guitar at age 15, and decided at that age he wanted to be a songwriter/musician.
Brian Karscig along with other founding members Hill and Maigaard started LOUIS XIV in April 2003.[1] After the break-up of alt country/alternative act CONVOY, the three left the project to pursue a more stripped down sound and recorded their debut on their own record label (Pineapple Recording Group) self-titled LOUIS XIV.[2] Selling more than 10,000 copies on their own and achieving radio success with their follow-up EP’s the Pink EP and the Blue EP with a song called, “Finding Out True Love Is Blind”, the band was signed to Atlantic records in 2004.[3] In 2005 the songwriting team of Hill/Karscig along with drummer Mark Maigaard released and EP Illegal Tender on Pineapple Recording Group/Vice which was then followed up by their major label release of LP The Best Little Secrets are Kept by Atlantic Records.[4] In 2007 The Distances from Everyone to You EP was released which featured a cover of Queen’s song Flash Gordon,[5] and shortly after began touring supporting their follow-up LP to The Best Little Secrets Are Kept called Slick Dogs and Ponies.[6] Karscig appeared with Louis XIV on Late Night with Conan O’Brien performing “Finding Out True Love is Blind” [7] as well as Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in the UK,[8] Jimmy Kimmel Live [9] and Last Call with Carson Daily.[10] He also performed “Air Traffic Control” and “There’s a Traitor in this Room” on Last call with Carson Daily as well as Late Night with Conan O’Brien [11]
Karscig is now working as a record producer/performer. In addition to additional production on Louis XIV's “Slick Dogs and Ponies,” [12] Karscig recently completed production with artists Anya Marina's Slow and Steady Seduction Phase II,[13] The Silent Comedy,[14] Transfer,[15] Les Gars,[16] Maren Parusel,[17] Apes of Wrath,[18] and just recently completed production of Republic of Letters "Painted Hour" CD. Karscig can also be heard singing on the two tracks “Sams Town” and “My List” on The Killers 2007 LP release Sam’s Town.[19] In 2009, after LXIV taking a hiatus, Karscig started a new band called The Nervous Wreckords. The Nervous Wreckords recently finished up a tour of the US supporting The Killers and performed at 2009's CMJ music festival in NYC as well as at SXSX Music Festival in Austin, TX. Karscig says THE NERVOUS WRECKORDS plan on touring and releasing a full length LP by Summer of 2010.