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Feathers (American band)

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Feathers
Anastasia Dimou of Feathers in 2013
Anastasia Dimou of Feathers in 2013
Background information
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.
GenresSynthpop
Years active2011–present
LabelsNYX
Members
  • Anastasia Dimou
Past members
  • (including live)
  • Kathleen Carmichael
  • Courtney Voss
  • Christine Aprile
  • Drew Citron
  • Alex Gehring
  • Jordan Johns
  • Jon Minor
  • Destiny Montague

Feathers is the music project of Anastasia Dimou, formed in 2011 in Austin, Texas.[1] The band's live lineup has included Courtney Voss, Kathleen Carmichael, Christine Aprile, Drew Citron, Alex Gehring, Jordan Johns, Jon Minor, Destiny Montague, and Su Swann.

History

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Dimou began recording and performing under the moniker Feathers in 2011, following a move to Austin, Texas from her home state of New York. The band has supported Depeche Mode, Washed Out, The Duke Spirit, Robyn, Little Boots, Gary Numan, Trust, Blouse, and played several festivals, including All Tomorrow's Parties,[2] Fun Fun Fun Fest, Austin Psych Fest, Field Day, SXSW Music Festival, and The Great Escape Festival.

Feathers' debut studio album, If All Now Here, was released on May 28, 2013. Mixed by Steven DePalo (Cold Cave, Voxtrot) and mastered by Howie Weinberg, the album also features two songs produced by Brian Foote (Zola Jesus, Lotus Plaza).

Feathers was featured as The Guardian's New Band of the Day on January 28, 2013.[1]

The Los Angeles Times cited Feathers as the discovery of SXSW 2013 along with Autre Ne Veut, stating, "It was impressive, and not just because the songs had hooks, but because they managed to create a sense of mystery."[3]

Feathers was hand-selected by Depeche Mode to open for the band at both SXSW 2013 and for select dates on the band's 2014 European tour.

Their track "Dark Matter" was featured on Radio Mirror Park in Grand Theft Auto V, released on September 17, 2013.

Discography

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Albums

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Extended plays

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  • Only One (2014)

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lester, Paul (January 28, 2013). "New band of the day – Feathers (No 1,440)". The Guardian. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Lee, Sam (March 12, 2012). "ATP curated by Jeff Magnum: Five of Saturday's Best". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  3. ^ Martens, Todd (March 14, 2013). "SXSW 2013: A night of discoveries as the headliners arrive". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 1, 2013.