Détective (L.A., ex-Guided By Voices) with Brokeback (Chicago)
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Named after the Jean-Luc Godard film, Los-Angeles based garage pop outfit Détective was formed in March 2012 by James Greer (ex-Guided By Voices, Roi, Complete Portion Contol, etc.), Guylaine Vivarat, an active member of the LA music scene (Useless Keys, 2 Hearts & Chemicals) and Chris Dunn from Chicago (the city).
Détective has thus far released two EPs, Very Fallen World and Basket of Masks. A full length album, However Strange, was released in late August on cassette by Burger Records to coincide with a national tour opening for Guided By Voices in September. The group is currently working on an ambitious double album with Steve Kille of Dead Meadow, which we hope to release by March 2013.
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“Brokeback and the Black Rock is a most successful reboot” - The Wire“This is desert blues that doesn’t just trudge into the horizon, but stops to admire sunset” - Uncut“With more than a little reverb, a sense of wide-open space, and a strong kinship with Americana, Brokeback and Black Rock is what instrumental albums should be… these are complete compositions, finished and evocative” - Alarm Magazine
Brokeback is:
Pete Croke: bass
James Elkington: drums, organ, guitar
Chris Hansen: guitar
Douglas McCombs: guitar, bass VI