Distorted Pony
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Noise rock music |
| Website | www |
Distorted Pony is a noise rock ensemble originating from Los Angeles, established in 1986. The group started as a duo featuring bassist Dora Jahr and guitarist David Uskovich, who utilized a drum machine. Subsequently, they expanded their lineup by adding drummer Theodore Jackson, guitarist Robert Hammer, and later drummer London May. The band ceased activities in 1993 but came back together for reunion performances in 2010.
History
Distorted Pony was founded in 1986 as a bass-and-guitar pair accompanied by a drum machine. By 1988, the lineup grew with the inclusion of drummer Theodore Jackson and guitarist Robert Hammer. Their debut release was the limited edition 7" single Concrete Bruises in 1990, issued through Piece of Mind. In 1991, drummer London May took over from Jackson. Following several EPs and contributions to compilations, they unveiled their first full-length album, Punishment Room, in 1992 on the Bomp! label, produced by Steve Albini. Before disbanding in 1993, the band recorded a second album, Instant Winner, also produced by Albini; this record was released post-breakup in 1994 via Trance Syndicate.
The group reunited in 2010, incorporating Eddie Rivas from Leopold for live performances. In 2018, Distorted Pony completed a fourteen-date tour across Europe. They also appeared at No Coast Fest in Dallas and held a club concert in Austin during 2020. On June 14, 2024, they issued "Crisis," marking their first new single release in over thirty years.
Band members
- David Uskovich – Guitar, Vocals (1986–1993, 2010–present)
- Dora Jahr – Bass, Vocals (1986–1993, 2010–present)
- Eddie Rivas – Guitar, Vocals (2010–present)
- London May – Drums (1991–1993, 2010–present)
- Theodore Jackson – Drums (1988–1993, 2010–present)
- Robert Hammer – Guitar (1988–1993)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Punishment Room (1992, Bomp!)
- Instant Winner (1994, Trance Syndicate)
- Live albums
- Live in Hamburg (2021, Improved Sequence)
- EPs
- Concrete Bruises (1990, Piece of Mind)
- Work Makes Freedom (1991, Bomp!)
- Dept. of Existence/Go Kart (1993, Gasoline Boost)
- Concrete Bruises (remaster/reissue for 2018 European tour) (2018, Total Annihilation/Beauty Fool Records)
- Compilation appearances
- "Sinner's Prayer" on Demolition Scare (1990, Demolition)
- "Jahr Null" on The Big One (1991, Flipside)
- "Scratch Out the Sky" on HURT (1991, Braindrops)
- "Smittin" on Ow, Quit It! Vol. 1 (1992, Volvolo)
- "Sinner's Prayer (Live)" on I Give You the Head of Corporate Rock and Roll Vol. 1 (1992, Pacifica Radio)
- "Insatiable Times" on The Smitten Love Song Compilation (1994, Karate)
- "HOD" on Destination: BOMP! (1994, Bomp!)