biographical info
Brian Borcherdt began playing music in rural Nova Scotia where he
founded Canada's first not-for-profit collaborative label, Dependent.
Back then he played in loud, screamy bands and helped foster the music
of his friends in bands such as Wintersleep. Running away from Nova
Scotia, Brian dabbled in the exciting world of film editing, working
alongside visionaries like Walter Murch and Michael Ondaatje. In the
end this experience just inspired him to go back to what he loved most,
music. After a few years with Canadian indie pioneers By Divine Right,
Brian went off on his own to pursue two projects: the world touring,
Polaris/Juno nominated Holy Fuck as well as his own solo career. While
his solo career is worlds apart from the experimental
HOLY FUCK,
both show a bold focus. Where Holy Fuck is uncompromising in its weirdo
beat-driven noise, his solo work is uncompromising in its sparse, moody
aesthetic.
COYOTES was recorded by long time friend Jose Contreras of
By Divine Right. While on a break from Holy Fuck's tour schedule Brian
performed a handful of recently written songs in Jose's living room.
Most of the final selections were first takes. Little else was added to
the guitar and vocal, maintaining the songs' intimate and delicate
atmosphere. The album's textural paper sleeve features artwork by James
Mejia, perfectly complimenting the haunting tone of these seven songs.
Background:
Brian Borcherdt's side project, Holy Fuck, has been recognized
across continents as being one of the influential bands of 2008 with
fans such as
Lou Reed,
Michael Stipe and
Radiohead.
While his solo career is worlds apart from the experimental Holy Fuck;
both show a bold focus... where Holy Fuck is uncompromising in its
weirdo beat driven noise, his solo work is uncompromising in its sparse
and moody aesthetic.
His first Moth EP was a deeply personal record for a fallen
comrade. It was anonymously presented and hailed by Toronto's NOW
Magazine as one of the best local releases of the year. "Sign Them
Now," was the SPIN Magazine caption regarding Brian's last record
(Remains of... Volume 2).
influences
Christopher Robin Device
Codeine
Heavy Meadows
Low
Sonic Youth
Holy Fuck