On Fillmore
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Founder | Darin Gray, Glenn Kotche |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Darin Gray (bassist), Glenn Kotche (drummer) |
| Products | Music albums |
On Fillmore is a musical duo originating from Chicago, Illinois, established in 2000 by bassist Darin Gray alongside drummer Glenn Kotche. Their sound is a fusion of genres including jazz, alternative rock, post-rock, instrumental rock, and indie rock. The pair has produced four studio records: On Fillmore (2002), Sleeps with Fishes (2004), Extended Vacation (2009), and Happiness of Living (2017).
The album Happiness of Living was recorded in December 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, demonstrating their deliberate effort to embrace fresh artistic settings.
Background
Darin Gray, recognized for his contributions to Dazzling Killmen and Tweedy, collaborates with Glenn Kotche, a member of Wilco, to create On Fillmore.
Music history
The duo's first album, titled On Fillmore, was released in 2002 under Locust Music. Their sophomore effort, Sleeps with Fishes, came out in 2004 through Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment. In 2009, they launched Extended Vacation via Dead Oceans, which earned a Metascore of 67 based on nine critical assessments.
Members
- Current lineup
- Darin Gray – bass guitar
- Glenn Kotche – drums
- Former contributors
- Jim O'Rourke – vocals and guitar
Discography
- Studio releases
- On Fillmore (July 27, 2002, Locust)
- Sleeps with Fishes (November 29, 2004, Columbia/Sony)
- Extended Vacation (November 3, 2009, Dead Oceans)
- Happiness of Living (March 24, 2017, Northern Spy Records)