Aberdeen (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | John Girgus, Beth Arzy |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Aberdeen was a twee pop band originating from the United States.
History
Established in 1992, Aberdeen distinguished themselves by releasing two singles in 1994 on the prominent British label Sarah Records, becoming one of the rare American bands to do so. Their music also appeared on Sunday Records and on The Tremolo Arm Users Club, a label managed by guitarist and co-founder John Girgus. Following the closure of Sarah Records, the group initially dissolved but reunited in 2001 under the Tremolo imprint, issuing their debut full-length album, Homesick and Happy to be Here, along with two singles and a maxi-CD.
In 2002, Aberdeen embarked on a US tour with Robert Wratten, delivering acoustic performances as part of his project Trembling Blue Stars. They collaborated once more in 2003 during concerts in Los Angeles under the Trembling Blue Stars banner.
Their track "Sink or Float" gained significant recognition after being featured on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and included on the UK release of the show's second soundtrack, Radio Sunnydale.
The band ceased activities again in 2005 as members moved on to other endeavors but issued a compilation CD in 2006 through LTM titled What Do I Wish for Now? (Singles + Extras 1994–2004), showcasing their career highlights. Vocalist Beth Arzy became part of Trembling Blue Stars in 2000 and has also contributed to recordings by The Occasional Keepers.
Aberdeen’s last live appearances took place at The San Francisco Pop Fest in May 2011 and at The EchoPlex venue in Los Angeles in June 2011, where they supported acts including 14 Iced Bears and Phil Wilson. A scheduled performance at Berlin Popfest that year was ultimately cancelled.
In 2014, John Girgus released a cassette compilation featuring early unreleased demos entitled It Was the Rain: Lost Recordings 1993-1995 via UsedBinPop Recordings.
Albums
- Homesick and Happy to Be Here (Tremolo Arm Users Club, 2002)
- What Do I Wish for Now? (Singles + Extras 1994–2004) (LTM Recordings, 2006)
- It Was the Rain: Lost Recordings 1993-1995) (Used Bin Pop Recordings, 2014)
Singles
- "Toy Tambourine" (Sarah Records, 1994)
- "Fireworks" (Sarah Records, 1995)
- "Snapdragon" (Sunday Records, 1995)
- "Sink or Float" (Tremolo Arm Users Club, 2002)
- "The Boy Has Gone Away" (Tremolo Arm Users Club, 2003)
- "Florida" (Tremolo Arm Users Club, 2005)