{"title":"Dan Friel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan Friel is an influential musician known for his experimental and genre-defying sound. With a career spanning over two decades, Friel has established himself as a pioneer in the electronic music scene. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres including noise rock, punk, and pop, he creates captivating and dynamic compositions that push the boundaries of traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving collaborated with notable artists such as *Upper Wilds*, *Parts \u0026amp; Labor*, and *Black Dice*, Friel's unique style can be described as a fusion of energetic beats, distorted melodies, and intricate layers of sound. His performances are known for their high-energy intensity and immersive sonic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by diverse acts like *The Mae Shi*, *Macula Dog*, and *Marnie Stern*, Friel's music appeals to fans who appreciate experimentation and innovation. He has shared stages with renowned acts like *Oneida*, *Matmos*, and *Lightning Bolt* - solidifying his reputation as an artist at the forefront of the avant-garde music movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-5","title":"Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eDan Friel creates intense, colorful and intricate instrumentals that, for all their complexity, are melodic pop songs. Equally at home in the DIY scene and the contemporary art world, Friel has been at the forefront of a movement of musicians who create dance music with a clear affinity for the extremes of noise and metal, eschewing the traditional dance clubs and adhering to the ethics of the underground. On his sophomore Thrill Jockey album Life, Friel uses his surprisingly small arsenal of gear to distort and maneuver his beloved Yamaha Portasound into an expansive sound that is incredibly varied in tone and texture. This toy keyboard, his first instrument, is manipulated beyond recognition to create songs that are frenzied and epic. Life also has moments that are incredibly sweet, idyllic, and fragile - sentiments that make perfect sense coming from a new father whose instrument of choice is his childhood keyboard. Life was written and recorded by Friel at his home studios in Brooklyn and was mixed by Jonathan Schenke (Parquet Courts, Liturgy). 'Lullaby (for Wolf)' revolves around a dreamy melody Friel sang to his newborn son, and the inspiration for 'Sleep Deprivation' should be well known to any new parent. 'Lungs' and 'Bender' share crushing bass lines that far exceed the range of most computer speakers, their punishing heaviness akin to a demolition scene from Godzilla or a bad turn in a video game. The deliciously addictive melody shared by 'Life (Pt. 1)' and 'Life (Pt. 2),' is carried by a noisy and churning beat that eventually swallows it entirely early in Life \"(Pt. 2).\" With his cover of Joanna Gruesome's 'Jamie (Luvver),' Friel betrays his punk roots in the beloved band Parts and Labor. All throughout Life, Friel exploits his intentionally simple set-up to ever surprising effect, using simple electronics to mirror the sounds of guitars, drums, and harmonicas. It is an irresistible and genre-bending collection of underground anthems.CD version in 4 panel mini-LP style gatefold package. LP version includes free download coupon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thrill Jockey","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50443302469963,"sku":"393698","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5274a187-8754-4280-a8c9-0fc214f3c3e3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727012190"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_1231e6a7_thumbnail_4096_4f9f1057-0d29-4759-8469-c214e33ff3f9.jpg?v=1727012170","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/dan-friel.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}