Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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When it comes to successful experimental indie rock, Deerhoof is at the forefront. Along with bands such as Animal Collective and the Fiery Furnaces, the San Francisco foursome continues to make creative music without boundaries. Formed in March of 1994, Deerhoof had humble beginnings as a duo made up of Greg Saunier and Rob Fisk. Over the next several years, the group went through many lineup changes and attracted the attention of variously connected fans (Matt Groening and Sonic Youth, to name a few), all the while producing material prolifically. Led by Satomi Matsuzaki's childishly compelling vocals alongside her now steady bandmates Chris Cohen (bass), John Dieterich (guitar) and Greg Saunier (drums), the band honed its frenetic sound and even more schizophrenic live s... more...