Caribou (musician)

Caribou
Background information
Birth name Daniel Victor Snaith
Also known as Manitoba
Born 1978 (age 33–34)
Origin Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Genres Electronica
Psychedelic pop
Occupations Producer, Vocals
Instruments Synthesizer, drums, guitar, bass
Labels City Slang, Merge, Leaf, Domino
Website Official site

Daniel Victor Snaith (born 1978) is a composer, musician and recording artist under stage names Caribou, Manitoba and Daphni. In 2005, he obtained a PhD in mathematics at Imperial College London.

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Career

Snaith previously recorded under the stage name Manitoba, but changed his name in 2004 under threat of an American lawsuit by Richard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba,[1] the stage name of The Dictators frontman Richard Blum. As Snaith himself commented, "It's like The Smiths suing John Smith or something".[2][3]

Snaith usually performs with a live band when playing gigs, often assuming the role of percussionist. Currently, Snaith's live band is made up of himself, Ryan Smith, Brad Weber, and John Schmersal. (Former bassist Andy Lloyd now plays with Born Ruffians and former drummer Peter Mitton is now a producer for CBC radio.) Sets also often include complex video projections on a large screen, a DVD of which was released in November 2005. "[I]n music I will have an idea to put some different sounds together or a melody that meshes with a chord sequence or a sonic mood," said Snaith in an interview. "I'm not the type of person who takes physical things apart and plays around with them, but I like taking mental ideas apart and playing around with them. That's what appeals to me about what I've spent my life doing."[4]

His 2007 album Andorra was named the winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize,[5] and his DJ-influenced [6] 2010 album Swim was on the 2010 Polaris Music Prize shortlist.[7]

Both Dan Snaith and Brad Weber are endorsed by C&C Drum Company.

In December 2011 Caribou will curate the All Tomorrow's Parties "Nightmare Before Christmas" festival in Minehead, England alongside co-curators Battles and Les Savy Fav.[1]

Discography

as Manitoba

Most of Snaith's older Manitoba material has been subsequently rereleased under the Caribou name.

as Caribou

as Daphni

Awards and recognition

See also

References

  1. ^ McDougall, David (2004-10-07). "Manitoba Changes Name, Fearing Lawsuit From Some Dick". Chart. http://www.chartattack.com/news/37227/manitoba-changes-name-fearing-lawsuit-from-some-dick. Retrieved 2009-08-25. 
  2. ^ "Sound Fabrics: Caribou – Odessa". Radio Wroclove. 2010-02-02. http://www.radiowroclove.pl/?p=8255. Retrieved 2010-02-20. 
  3. ^ Red Bull Music Academy :: TUTORS
  4. ^ Interview with Caribou, David Shankbone, Wikinews, 6 November 2007
  5. ^ Caribou Beats the Herd to Win Polaris Prize, AOL Music
  6. ^ "Music Feature – Caribou". Totally Dublin. 4 May 2010. http://www.totallydublin.ie/music-feature-caribou-45.html. Retrieved 23 November 2010. 
  7. ^ Thompson, Ciaran (20 September 2010). "Karkwa win 2010 Polaris Music Prize". Aux. http://www.aux.tv/newmusic/music-news/karkwa-win-2010-polaris-music-prize/. Retrieved 21 September 2010. 
  8. ^ Benson, Denise (3 March 2011). "Caribou's Dan Snaith reveals new project, Daphni". Eye Weekly. http://www.eyeweekly.com/extendedplay/article/111470. Retrieved 19 May 2011. 
  9. ^ Hughes, Josiah (15 February 2011). Exclaim!. http://exclaim.ca/News/caribous_dan_snaith_introduces_new_daphni_project. Retrieved 19 May 2011. 
  10. ^ Doole, Kerry (27 March 2011). "Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Shad Take Home Early Junos". Exclaim!. http://exclaim.ca/News/neil_young_arcade_fire_shad_take_home_early_junos. Retrieved 27 March 2011. 

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