The Prids
| The Prids | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres |
Shoegaze Post-punk Indie rock |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels |
Velvet Blue Music This-A-Way Five03 Luminal |
| Associated acts | We Miss The Earth |
| Website | theprids.com |
| Members |
David Frederickson - guitar, vocals Mistina La Fave - bass, vocals Lee Zeman - drums Maile Arruda - keyboards |
| Past members |
Joey Maas - drums (2005- 2009) Eric Hold - keyboards (2004-2007) Jairus Smith - drums, keyboards (1998-2003) Trenor Rapkins (Trenor Rapki) - keyboards (1998-2001) |
The Prids are a band from Portland, Oregon. The quartet's music can be categorized as a blend of noise pop and post-punk, influenced by Sonic Youth, Built to Spill, The Smiths, Unrest, My Bloody Valentine and Wire.
Founded in Saint Joseph, Missouri in 1995 by David Frederickson and Mistina La Fave, they continued to develop in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Omaha synthpop band The Faint were fast friends. In Lincoln they befriended Harry Dingman III, guitarist of 1980s cult legendary post-punk band For Against. Harry would create the artwork for their EP Duracraft, before the band relocated to Portland in November 1999.
The Prids follow a strong DIY ethic similar to that of Fugazi, including the home recording of several of their records. Booking their own tours, running their own label collective This-a-Way Records, which includes other Portland bands Lookbook, Soft Tags and We Miss The Earth. The "label" collective is described by founder Mistina La Fave as "Musicians coming together to support one another. No contacts, just sharing our knowledge and resources to help one another get our music out there." Their latest record Chronosynclastic was released on the like-minded Velvet Blue Music label.
Biography
Frederickson and La Fave are one of the famous "former couples" bands in rock history, like X and Fleetwood Mac, and the two continue to write and record together. In fact, the name, "The Prids" comes from a pet name that the two had for each other. They have been friends and making music together over 15 years.
On July 20, 2008, The Prids were involved in a serious highway accident, while driving south from San Francisco to Los Angeles.[1] All four members and two of their significant others were injured to varying degrees, and their van and gear were destroyed. In the aftermath of the accident, fans and friends worldwide have donated over $16,000 to help The Prids with medical bills and equipment costs.
Discography
Albums
- Love Zero (2003) This-A-Way Records/Luminal Records
- Until the World Is Beautiful (2006) five03 Records
- Chronosynclastic (2010) Velvet Blue Music
EPs
- Duracraft (2000)
- Glide, Screamer (2002)
- Something Difficult (2007) five03 Records
7" Singles
- Let It Go (2004) Luminal Records
- Shadow and Shadow (2004) Luminal Records
- Something Difficult/OneThousandFive (2008) Catastrophe Ballet Records
- Break (2010) Poison Apple Records (split with Lookbook)
Compilations
- New Dark Age Vol. 2 (2004) Strobelight Records
- Dark Awakening Vol. 5 (2006) COP International
- Songs From a Sonic Land (2010) Reverb Records
Tribute
- Dots to Connect: The Music of The Prids featuring A Place To Bury Strangers, Brett Nelson of Built to Spill, The Upsidedown and 16 more bands covering The Prids tunes.
Soundtracks
- Alien 51 (2004)
References
- ↑ Ezra Caraeff (July 21, 2008). "The Prids in Serious Van Accident". Portland Mercury.