LD & the New Criticism
| Company type | Ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | LD Beghtol |
Area served | United States, Spain |
| Products | Experimental pop music |
LD & the New Criticism was an experimental pop ensemble from the United States, established by songwriter and producer LD Beghtol. The band was created to highlight Beghtol's more approachable songwriting style and function as a mobile "live band," in contrast to his studio-oriented projects Flare and moth wranglers. They performed frequently throughout the New York region and took part in the 2007 Primavera Sound Festival held in Barcelona, Spain. Their concerts were characterized by a vintage "radio mic'ing" setup, with musicians gathered closely around two microphones, notably omitting electric bass and drum instruments. Among their contributions, the group provided the song "Sex Surrogate" for the invitation-only compilation CD Help Wanted from "ESOPUS 6," featuring other artists such as Devendra Banhart and Grizzly Bear.
Discography
- Tragic Realism, full-length album (Darla, 2006; Acuarela, 2006)
- Amoral Certitudes, seven-track EP (Acuarela, 2007)