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{{Short description|English experimental electronic rock group}}
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'''Beak''' (stylized as '''BEAK>''') is a [[United Kingdom|UK]] based [[musical ensemble|band]], consisting of [[Geoff Barrow]] (of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]]) with Billy Fuller (Robert Plant) and Will Young, who replaced Matt Williams (MXLX, Fairhorns) from 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2009/08/geoff-barrow-forms-new-band/|title=Geoff Barrow forms new band|publisher=Line of Best Fit|accessdate=2009-08-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news
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| label = [[Invada Records|Invada]], [[Ipecac Recordings|Ipecac]], [[Temporary Residence Limited|Temporary]]
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[[File:Geoff Barrow - Portishead - Roskilde Festival 2011.jpg|thumb|Geoff Barrow]]
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'''Beak''' (stylized as '''BEAK>''') is an English experimental electronic rock music band, consisting of [[Geoff Barrow]] (of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]]), together with Billy Fuller (Robert Plant's [[Robert Plant#Sensational Space Shifters (2012–2018)|Sensational Space Shifters]]) and Will Young (Moon Gangs), who replaced Matt Williams (MXLX, Fairhorns) in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2009/08/geoff-barrow-forms-new-band/|title=Geoff Barrow forms new band|publisher=Line of Best Fit|accessdate=2009-08-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825195336/http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2009/08/geoff-barrow-forms-new-band/|archive-date=25 August 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news
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== History ==
Beak released their self-titled debut album on 16 November 2009. The music was recorded live in one room with no [[overdub]]s or repair, only using edits to create arrangements. All tracks were written over a twelve-day session in [[Bristol]], England.<ref name="AMG"/>
Beak released its self-titled debut album on 16 November 2009. The music was recorded live in one room with no [[overdub]]s or repair, only using edits to create arrangements. All tracks were written over a twelve-day session in [[Bristol]], England.<ref name="AMG"/>


Beak produced the debut album ''[[Anika (album)|Anika]]'' by [[Anika (musician)|Anika]] and co-wrote two of the album's songs in 2010.<ref name="allmusicanikabio">{{cite web| last=Phares | first= Heather |url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p2268026|pure_url=yes}}| title =Anika | work= [[Allmusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]] | date = | accessdate = 2011-03-19}}</ref>
Beak produced the debut album ''[[Anika (album)|Anika]]'' by [[Anika (musician)|Anika]] and co-wrote two of the album's songs in 2010.<ref name="allmusicanikabio">{{cite web| last=Phares | first= Heather |url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p2268026|pure_url=yes}}| title =Anika | publisher= [[AllMusic]] | accessdate = 2011-03-19}}</ref>


In 2010, the band toured in the [[United States|US]] and the UK. They were chosen by Portishead to perform at the [[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|ATP I'll Be Your Mirror]] festival, that they curated in July 2011 at [[London]]'s [[Alexandra Palace]], as well as the US version of ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror in [[Asbury Park, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpfestival.com/events/ibymportishead.php |title=ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror London|publisher=Atpfestival.com|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>
In 2010, the band toured in the [[United States|US]] and the UK. It was chosen by Portishead to perform at the [[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|ATP I'll Be Your Mirror]] festival, that Portishead curated in July 2011 at [[London]]'s [[Alexandra Palace]], as well as the US version of ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror in [[Asbury Park, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpfestival.com/events/ibymportishead.php |title=ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror London|publisher=Atpfestival.com|accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>

Beak did the soundtrack for Tom Geens' 2015 film ''[[Couple in a Hole]]'', drawing largely on the band's earlier material.<ref>{{cite web|title=Couple in a Hole – Original Soundtrack|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19403/reviews/4150005|website=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=6 July 2017|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812111128/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19403/reviews/4150005|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
* [[Beak (Album)|BEAK>]] ([[Ipecac Records]], 2009)
* ''[[Beak (Album)|BEAK>]]'' ([[Ipecac Records]], Invada, [[Temporary Residence Limited|Temporary Residence]] 2009)
* [[Beak 2|>>]] (Invada Records, 2012)<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|last=Phares |first=Heather |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/beak-mn0001249559 |title=Beak> - Music Biography, Credits and Discography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref>
* [[Beak 2|''>>'']] (Invada Records, 2012)<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|last=Phares |first=Heather |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/beak-mn0001249559 |title=Beak> – Music Biography, Credits and Discography |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref>
* ''Couple in a Hole'' (2016)
*''[[Beak 3|>>>]]'' (Temporary Residence, 2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003195766|title=>>> – Beak> {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref>
* ''>>>>'' (Invada Records, 2024)

=== Compilations ===
*''L.A. Playback'' (2018) – a selection of songs from various Beak<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-beaks-new-rarities-album/|title=Listen to Beak>'s New Rarities Album|website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> releases 2012-2015


==References==
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Revision as of 14:32, 28 May 2024

For other uses, see Beak (disambiguation).

Beak>
OriginBristol, England
GenresElectronic, experimental rock, krautrock
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsInvada, Ipecac, Temporary
MitgliederGeoff Barrow
Billy Fuller
Will Young
Past membersMatt Williams "Team Brick"
Geoff Barrow

Beak (stylized as BEAK>) is an English experimental electronic rock music band, consisting of Geoff Barrow (of Portishead), together with Billy Fuller (Robert Plant's Sensational Space Shifters) and Will Young (Moon Gangs), who replaced Matt Williams (MXLX, Fairhorns) in 2016.[1][2]

History

Beak released its self-titled debut album on 16 November 2009. The music was recorded live in one room with no overdubs or repair, only using edits to create arrangements. All tracks were written over a twelve-day session in Bristol, England.[3]

Beak produced the debut album Anika by Anika and co-wrote two of the album's songs in 2010.[4]

In 2010, the band toured in the US and the UK. It was chosen by Portishead to perform at the ATP I'll Be Your Mirror festival, that Portishead curated in July 2011 at London's Alexandra Palace, as well as the US version of ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror in Asbury Park, New Jersey.[5]

Beak did the soundtrack for Tom Geens' 2015 film Couple in a Hole, drawing largely on the band's earlier material.[6]

Discography

Compilations

  • L.A. Playback (2018) – a selection of songs from various Beak[8] releases 2012-2015

References

  1. ^ "Geoff Barrow forms new band". Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 25 August 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  2. ^ Michaels, Sean (1 September 2009). "Portishead's Geoff Barrow announces new band". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  3. ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Beak> – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  4. ^ Phares, Heather. "Anika". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  5. ^ "ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror London". Atpfestival.com. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  6. ^ "Couple in a Hole – Original Soundtrack". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  7. ^ ">>> – Beak> | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Listen to Beak>'s New Rarities Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
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