Seely (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Seely was an Atlanta-based dream pop group established in 1994. Over their active years, they produced four albums before dissolving in 2000.
History
The band originated from architecture students Steven Satterfield (vocals, guitar) and Lori Scacco (guitar). They were soon joined by Joy Waters (vocals, bass) and Eric Taylor (drums). In 1995, they recorded their first album, Parentha See, released through Atlanta's Third Eye Records. Not long after, Seely became the inaugural American act to sign with the UK label Too Pure. Their debut release on Too Pure, Julie Only, was a reimagined version of their initial album featuring two additional tracks and produced by John McEntire of Tortoise. The album earned critical praise and drew parallels to bands such as Stereolab, My Bloody Valentine, and Pram. Seely embarked on international tours supporting artists like Yo La Tengo, GusGus, and Trans Am. In 1997, they issued an EP titled Soft City and followed with their third album, Seconds. The group parted ways with Too Pure in 1998. Their last album, Winter Birds (2000), also received favorable reviews before the band ceased activities later that year.
Post-Seely
In 2001, Steven Satterfield launched Silver Lakes alongside bassist Jim Prible. Their debut album, The Great Pretenders, came out in 2006, featuring contributions from Eric Taylor as well as Marc Tompkins (guitar) and Lindell Todd (keys) during live performances. Silver Lakes was recognized by Paste magazine in 2007 as one of the "4 to Watch." Beyond music, Satterfield is a co-owner of Miller-Union, an Atlanta restaurant acclaimed for its commitment to sustainable ingredients. He earned a James Beard Award nomination for Best Chef: Southeast in 2013 and secured the award in 2017.
Lori Scacco worked with Scott Herren of Prefuse 73 and released her solo record Circles in 2004 under Eastern Developments, a label co-founded by Herren. Her creative pursuits now encompass art, film, classical dance, and performance arts. Her most recent LP, Desire Loop, was issued in 2018 via Mysteries of the Deep.
Seely briefly reunited in 2006 for a benefit concert.
LPs
- Parentha See (Third Eye, 1996)
- Julie Only (Too Pure, 1996; re-recorded version of Parentha See produced by John McEntire)
- Seconds (Too Pure, 1997)
- Winter Birds (Koch Records, 2000)
EPs
- Soft City EP (Too Pure, 1997)