Sic Alps
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 in San Francisco, California, United States |
| Founder | Mike Donovan, Adam Stonehouse |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Garage rock music recordings |
Sic Alps was a garage rock ensemble originating from San Francisco, California. Established in 2004 by Mike Donovan and Adam Stonehouse, the band issued recordings through various independent labels such as Siltbreeze, Drag City, and Woodsist.
In 2008, after securing a deal with Siltbreeze, the partnership of Donovan and Matt Hartman released the album U.S. EZ. This was followed by a full-length record under Drag City in early 2011.
When the group disbanded in 2013, its members embarked on separate paths: bassist Tim Hellman became part of Thee Oh Sees, guitarist Barrett Avner collaborated with Black Bananas—a post-Royal Trux project led by Jennifer Herrema—and frontman Mike Donovan put out a solo album produced by Ty Segall before forming Peacers alongside former Thee Oh Sees members.
Members
- Mike Donovan (2004–2013)
- Adam Stonehouse (2004–2005)
- Bianca Sparta (2004–2005)
- Matt Hartman (2005–2011)
- Ty Segall (2009 / 2011)
- Noel von Harmonson (2009–2011)
- Douglas Armour (2011–2013)
- Tim Hellman (2011–2013)
- Barrett Avner (2011–2013)
- Eric Bauer (2011–2013)
Discography
- Albums
- Pleasures and Treasures (Animal Disguise, 2006)
- A Long Way Around to a Shortcut (Animal Disguise, 2008)
- U.S. EZ (Siltbreeze, 2008)
- Napa Asylum (Drag City, 2011)
- Sic Alps (Drag City, 2012)
- EPs
- Four Virgins split with California Lightening (City, 2004)
- The Soft Tour in Rough Form (Mt. St. Mtn, 2006)
- Teenage Alps cassette EP (Animal Disguise, 2006)
- Semi-Streets 7" (Skulltones, 2006)
- Description of the Harbor (Awesome Vistas, 2007)
- Strawberry Guillotine 7" (Woodsist, 2007)
- Fool's Mag cassette EP (Folding, 2008)
- United one-sided 7" (Throbbing Gristle cover) (Important, 2008)
- L. Mansion 7" (Slumberland, 2009)
- Split with Magik Markers (Yik Yak, 2009)
- Breadhead (Drag City, 2011)
- Battery Townsley (Drag City, 2011)
- Vedley (Drag City, January 2012)
- She's On Top (Drag City, May 2013)
- Compilation appearances
- "Latin" on Hip Hop Shop Sweepers Vol. 1 CD (777was666, 2006)
- "Strepix" on The World's Lousy With Ideas Vol. 8 LP (Almost Ready, 2009)
- "Don't Forget About Jack" on Stuffs LP (Compost Modern Art Recordings, 2010)
- "Anasazi Chemist" on Gaman: A Ceremony for Japan (Electric Temple, 2011)