Crosses (band)

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Crosses
Also known as †††
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Electronic rock
Years active 2011 (2011)–present
Labels Sumerian
Associated acts Deftones, Far
Website crossesmusic.com
Members Chino Moreno
Shaun Lopez
Chuck Doom

Crosses (usually stylized as †††) is the musical side project of Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Far guitarist Shaun Lopez and Chuck Doom, based in Los Angeles, California,[1] and formed in 2011.

History

Having recorded together previously,[2] Deftones singer Chino Moreno began recording with childhood friend and neighbour Shaun Lopez, also of the band Far, as well as Chuck Doom.[2] Moreno described the project as "minimal and soothing and it's sort of like the stuff I like listening to when I'm not screaming my head off."[2] With a tentative title of Crosses as the name of the project, they began recording for over four hours a day, completing nearly 16 songs with plans to self-release a series of EPs.[2]

Recorded at Airport Studios in Los Angeles, California,[3] their debut EP was released for free on August 2, 2011,[1][4][5] with a higher quality version made available for purchase on their website.[5] Duff McKagan, of Velvet Revolver and Loaded, contributed additional bass to the song "This Is a Trick" while Chris Robyn, of Far, performed live drums on the EP.

Crosses contributed a previously unreleased song titled "The Years" to the Batman: Arkham City – The Album, the soundtrack to the game of the same name.[6]

Crosses played in the Lollapalooza Chile festival on March 31 - April 1, 2012.[7] They also played in the Quilmes Rock festival on April 3, 2012.[8]

A second EP from Crosses was released on January 24, 2012. Crosses have since been playing an international tour in places such as the Lollapalooza festival in Chile.[9]

A third EP has already been recorded, although Moreno has stated that it would be released after all side projects conclude, which includes Deftones Koi No Yokan and a six songs EP with ex-members of Isis, forming the band Palms.[10]

Crosses released a vinyl single with the tracks, "Option" and "Telepathy" from their first two EPs for Record Store Day 2012.[11] In 2012, the band also released an official remix of the Rob Zombie song, "Dragula". The remix appears on Zombie's 2012 album Mondo Sex Head.

According to Chino Moreno, a full-length record from the group is predicted to be released before October 31, 2013.[12] Moreno also stated that much of the upcoming album has already been recorded and that it may include some bonus tracks.[12] In September 2013, Crosses signed with Sumerian Records.[13]

In October 2013, Crosses announced that a full-length album was set to be released on November 26, 2013 through Sumerian, and also posted the new track "The Epilogue" online for streaming.[14] The release date for the band's eponymous debut was later pushed back to February 11, 2014, and the new track "Bitches Brew" was posted online for streaming along with the announcement.[15] On November 26, the date Crosses were originally scheduled to release their debut album, the band instead released a music video for "Bitches Brew" directed by Raul Gonzo.[16]

Style

The musical style of Crosses is often referred to as electronic[17][18] or witch house.[19][20][21] However, Carson O'Shoney of Consequence of Sound and Daniel Brockman of The Boston Phoenix note that Crosses only shares a resemblance to witch house in aesthetics and imagery, and not the group's actual music.[22][23] O'Shoney said Crosses' witch house influence is, "noticeable just by looking at the tracklist—every song has at least one † in it. The name of the band is †††. The name of the EP is †. Everything about the EP points to witch house—until you listen to the actual music."[22] The group's decision to use this imagery stems from Chino Moreno's interest in the art and mystique around religion. Moreno however also said, "I didn't want people to think we are a religious band, a satanic band or that we are a witch-house band. It's difficult using a religious symbol, but at the same time, I think in an artistic way, it can totally go somewhere else and I think we are kind of walking that line."[21]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

  • "Option / Telepathy" (2012)[24]
  • "The Epilogue" (2013)[25] #33 US Alt.

Music videos

  • "Bitches Brew" (2013)[16]

Compilation contributions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Crosses offer free downloadable digital EP". Kill Your Stereo. August 2, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Wiederhorn, Jon (March 30, 2011). "Deftones Frontman Excited for Tour, 'Covers' Album, New Side Project". Noisecreep. AOL. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  3. ↑ EP 1 (digital booklet). Crosses. 2011.
  4. ↑ Adams, Sean (August 2, 2011). "Download: Deftones' Chino Moreno & Shaun Lopez from Far release free Crosses EP". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Deftones / Far Sideproject Release Free EP". Rock Sound. August 2, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  6. ↑ Heisel, Scott (September 6, 2011). "Panic! At the Disco, Coheed and Cambria, Blaqk Audio on Batman: Arkham City soundtrack". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 6, 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Lollapalooza Chile 2012 Lineup". Retrieved 22 November 2011. 
  8. ↑ "†††. Live 2012. Argen†ina". Retrieved 22 November 2011. 
  9. ↑ Warner, Brett (January 5, 2012). "Chino Moreno's ††† Announce Debut Concerts, New EP". Ology. Retrieved January 6, 2012. 
  10. ↑ Rock it Out Blog, (Oct. 26th 2012) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0R5S489lI
  11. ↑ http://www.strictlydiscs.com/page/about/us/intheknow?id=105
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Rick Florino (June 25, 2013). "Exclusive Videos and Interview:Chino Moreno and Aaron Harris of Palms". ARTISTdirect. Retrieved June 25, 2013. 
  13. ↑ Brian Kraus. "††† (Crosses, members of Deftones and Far) join the Sumerian Records roster". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 5, 2013. 
  14. ↑ Kraus, Brian (October 5, 2013). "††† (Crosses, members of Deftones and Far on Sumerian Records) stream new single, '†he epilogue'". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 5, 2013. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Martins, Chris (November 5, 2013). "Stream Crosses' 'Bitches Brew,' Electronic Doom From Deftones' Chino Moreno". Spin. Spin Media. Retrieved November 5, 2013. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Muller, Marissa (November 25, 2013). "††† (Crosses) Conjure Up Ghosts in 'Bi†ches Brew'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved November 26, 2013. 
  17. ↑ Negrete, Guillermo (August 5, 2011). "Deftones' Chino Moreno Premieres Side Project 'Crosses' With New Free EP". KROQ. CBS Radio. Retrieved May 22, 2012. 
  18. ↑ Warner, Brett (August 2, 2011). "Deftones Singer Chino Moreno Unveils New Side Project, Crosses †††". Ology. Retrieved May 22, 2012. 
  19. ↑ Galil, Leor (December 13, 2011). "The Best Free Albums of 2011". Forbes. Retrieved May 20, 2012. 
  20. ↑ Breihan, Tom (August 2, 2011). "Deftones Dude Has a Witch House Project". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 20, 2012. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Pettigrew, Jason (November 7, 2011). "Interview: Crosses' Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez open up about their elusive band". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 20, 2012. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 O'Shoney, Carson (August 21, 2011). "Review: EP1". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 20, 2012. 
  23. ↑ Brockman, Daniel (February 28, 2012). "Review: EP2". The Boston Phoenix. Phoenix Media/Communications Group. Retrieved May 20, 2012. 
  24. ↑ Korbel, Meaghann (April 20, 2012). "Alarm's guide to Record Store Day 2012". Alarm. Retrieved May 22, 2012. 
  25. ↑ "The Epilogue - Crosses". Allmusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 26, 2013. 
  26. ↑ Kaye, Ben (September 27, 2011). "Check Out: ††† (Crosses) – 'The Years' (CoS Premiere)". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 22, 2012. 
  27. ↑ "Rob Zombie's Mondo Sex Head". Yahoo! Finance. Marketwire. June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012. 

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