The Damnwells
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, NY |
| Genres | Indie, rock, alternative |
| Years active | 2000–2016 |
| Labels | Epic (2003-2006), Zoe/Rounder (2006-2008), PledgeMusic (2010), Rock Ridge Music (2015) |
| Associated acts | Harper Blynn, The Rebecca West |
| Website | TheDamnwells.com |
| Members | David Chernis, Alex Dezen, Ted Hudson, Steven Terry |
The Damnwells were an indie rock band originally from Brooklyn, New York The band formed in 2000 and released five full-length albums, Air Stereo (2006, Epic Records/Rounder Records),Bastards of the Beat (2003, Epic Records), One Last Century (2009, self-released), No One Listens to the Band Anymore (2011, PledgeMusic) and The Damnwells (2015, PledgeMusic). The original members of the Damnwells were Alex Dezen (lead vocals, guitar, piano), David Chernis (lead guitar), Ted Hudson (bass), and Steven Terry (drums/percussion). Steven Terry played drums and recorded with Ryan Adams' original band Whiskeytown on the album Strangers Almanac. Over their 16 year career, they toured extensively throughout the United States and had numerous television and radio appearances. Although David Chernis and Steven Terry left the band from 2007 to 2013, the Damnwells, with core members Alex Dezen and Ted Hudson, still appeared in changing formations during that time.
The Damnwells first album, Bastards of the Beat, was recorded in a Manhattan Mini-Storage space and in lead singer and songwriter Alex Dezen's bedroom. It was initially picked up for release by Sixthman Records (now Brash Records), but soon caught the attention of former Sony Music A&R representative Ben Goldman, who signed the band and released the album on Epic Records (Sony/BMG) in April 2003. The Damnwells' second full-length album, Air Stereo, was recorded at Brooklyn Recording studios in Brooklyn, NY for Epic Records, but was licensed to Zoe/Rounder Records after the band was let go from their recording contract with Epic Records in January 2006. Air Stereo was released in stores nationwide on August 15, 2006.
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