Mothfight!

Infobox musical artist
Name = Mothfight!

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Img_capt = Mothfight, July 2008
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Flagicon|USA Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genre = Indie pop, Psychedelia, Experimental
Years_active = 2006–present
URL = [http://www.mothfight.net/ Mothfight.net]
Current_members = Kevin Adickes Jessica Boettger Kelli Christian Clarke Dominick Marcus Rubio Mike Yaklin

Mothfight! is an Austin, Texas-based experimental pop outfit. Though their sound relies heavily on classic orchestral instrumentation (trumpets, cellos, violins, banjos, barbershop harmony), they also utilize hand-made tape loops, samples, circuit bent toys, and forms of musique concrète.

History

Kevin Adickes began composing the songs for a then untitled music project while juggling duties as a staff writer for the notably influential music review site, Pitchfork Media, and those of the average high school student. Following graduation he postponed forming a group, opting to join numerous Austin, TX based bands such as the Octopus Project and Single Frame. After receiving a favorable response to performances of his own material, he decided to focus on Mothfight full-time. Forming in late 2006, the group embarked on a notable US tour [cite web | title=Urban Pollution | work=Urban Pollution | url=http://urbanpollution.com/music/mothfight/articles/11871 | accessdate=October 24 | accessyear=2007] , the group was invited to perform at the celebrated Fun Fun Fun Fest [cite web | title=Sonic Itch Music| work=Sonic Itch Music | url=http://www.sonicitchmusic.com/?p=1128 | accessdate=October 24 | accessyear=2007]

Discography

* "Hopscotch" (2007) Natrix Natrix Records

Trivia

* The song "Hopscotch" is apparently inspired by Julio Cortázar's novel "Hopscotch" and includes lyrics written in Gliglish, the constructed language La Maga teaches Horacio. [Cite web
last = Freeman
first = Doug
title = "Austin Sound"
url = http://www.austinsound.net/SOMothfight]

* "Hopscotch, pt. 2" references both Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky and the Grimm Brothers' White and Black Bride [Cite web

title = "Hopscotch, pt. 2 Lyrics"
url = http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/mothfight_lyrics_40706/other_lyrics_72376/hopscotch_pt_2_lyrics_712535.html]

References

; Sources consulted

* Citation
last = Carver
first = Shea
title = (Encore Magazine) Idyllic Orchestration: Moth!Fight! talk art, childhood and sounds of organizedchaos
url=http://encorepub.com/a/index.php?blog=7&title=idyllic_orchestration_moth_fight_talk_ar&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
accessdate = 2007-10-24
* Citation
last = Shragin
first = Adam
title = Austinist Show Review: A Victorian Pageant at The Mohawk
url=http://austinist.com/2007/10/08/a_victorian_pag.php
accessdate = 2007-10-24
* Citation
last = Wildsmith
first = Steve
title = The Daily Times: Childlike Mothfight brings show to The Pilot Light
url=http://www.thedailytimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070727/ENT/70726022
accessdate = 2007-10-24

; Endnotes

External links

* [http://www.mothfight.net/ Mothfight.net] – Official website
* [http://www.myspace.com/mothfight Myspace]
* [http://www.virb.com/mothfight Virb]