- Qui (band)
Infobox musical artist
Name = Qui
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Origin =Los Angeles
Genre =Noise rock ,alternative rock
Years_active = 2000-present
Label =Ipecac Recordings Heart of a Champion records
Associated_acts =The Jesus Lizard Scratch Acid
URL = http://www.myspace.com/qui
Current_members = Paul Christensen Matt CronkDavid Yow
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Notable_instruments =Qui (pronounced as "Kwee") [ [http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2349818 Interview with David Yow] Drowned in Sound] are a rock group formed in
2000 inLos Angeles by Paul Christensen (drums/vocals) and Matt Cronk (guitar/vocals). A combination of punk, noise and experimental rock, they released their first full-length album "Baby Kisses" in 2003.In 2006, after performing a number of shows as a guest vocalist,
David Yow (ex-Scratch Acid ,The Jesus Lizard ) joined the band as vocalist, and features on the 2007 album "Love's Miracle", released onMike Patton 's labelIpecac Recordings . Most of this album was written before Yow joined, but were reworked to take account of his vocals. [ [http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/15596 Interview with David Yow] Philadelphia Weekly, 10 October 2007] The first release with Yow fully involved came with the 2007 single "Today, Gestation" / "Freeze". [ [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/41205-qui-today-gestation-freeze-myspace Today, Gestation / Freeze review and stream] Pitchfork Media]In early 2008, Yow was hospitalized with a punctured lung after a show in Pittsburgh. [ [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/48302-david-yow-hospitalized-qui-cancel-tour Yow hospitalized, Qui cancel tour] Pitchfork Media] He has since made a recovery and the band have European dates announced for the second half of 2008.
Discography
Albums
*"Baby Kisses" (2003)
*"Love's Miracle" (2007)ingles
*"Today, Gestation" / "Freeze" (2007)
External links
* [http://www.myspace.com/qui Qui at Myspace]
References
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