| Origin | New York City, United States |
|---|---|
| Genres | Electronic, Indie Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | 24 Hour Service Station |
| Associated acts | Burnside Project |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Richard Jankovich | |
Pocket is the remixer/producer alias for Richard Jankovich. Since 2005, he has released many "pocket mixes" for artists like Joanna Newsom, Beck, Kristin Hersh, Antony and The Johnsons, Radiohead, Cat Power, Of Montreal and more.
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Pocket released his first remix in 2005 to critical blog acclaim.[1] Many of his subsequent remixes have gotten positive critical reviews from the likes of Stereogum,[2] Pitchfork Media[3] and Pampelmoose.[4]
In 2007, Pocket's remix for Radiohead's cover of Bjork's "Unravel" was nominated for the 2007 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll by Will Hermes.[5]
In 2009, Pocket began releasing a series of singles featuring guest singers like Robyn Hitchcock, Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Danny Seim (Menomena), Mark Burgess (The Chameleons), and more.
Pocket admits the name was bestowed upon him by Brooklyn Vegan when the blog posted his Joanna Newsom Pocket Mix and referred to him directly as Pocket.[6]
In late 2008, it was learned that Pocket would be releasing a full length LP in 2009.[7] In early 2009, Pocket announced that he would be releasing these tracks as singles throughout the year with accompanying b-sides and remixes.[8]
In March, the first single, "Surround Him With Love" featuring Robyn Hitchcock was featured in the 3rd episode of NBC's "Kings.".[9]
In an interview with Zaptown Magazine, Pocket revealed that the collection of singles was made from a "dream list of all the people he wanted to collaborate with" and that the project took over 3 years to complete.[10]
Each single was released with a b-side and 3 remixes of the a-side. Remixers include Styrofoam (artist), Justus Köhncke, Mux Mool, G.D. Luxxe and more.