Superorganism (band)
Superorganism | |
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| Genres | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Domino Hostess (Japan) |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | www |
| Members |
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 Portrait shots of the members |
Superorganism is an indie pop band that formed in early 2017.[1][2][3][4][5] The group consists of eight members, including lead vocalist Orono Noguchi, alongside Harry, Emily, Tucan, Robert Strange, Ruby, B, and Soul.[6]
Their debut album is set to be released in 2018 through Domino Recording Company.[7]
Career[edit]
High school student from Maine, Orono Noguchi, first discovered The Eversons – consisting of Christopher Young (Harry), Mark Turner (Emily), Tim Shann (Tucan), and Blair Everson (Robert Strange) – via her YouTube recommendations, thereafter becoming a fan of the group. During a 2015 summer trip to Japan, her country of origin, Noguchi found The Eversons to be performing a gig nearby and attended. It was there and then that the group became friends,[8] bonding over their shared interest of internet memes. Their friendship was maintained online, the group often using Skype as a means of communication.
After discovering Noguchi could sing, the group invited her to add lyrics and vocals to a demo they had been working on for a new project at the beginning of 2017.[9] The project came to be Superorganism's first single "Something For Your M.I.N.D.", of which was later featured on the soundtrack of FIFA 18.
Having graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School[10][11] in June, seventeen year old Noguchi was accepted into the group, its members being significantly older. "Ever since I was little I had two big goals," says Noguchi, "One of them was to be a musician or an artist of some sort, and the other was to go to college in The States. That’s why I made the decision to go to Maine by myself when I was fourteen." In regards to college, she said, "[Joining Superorganism] was a really big decision but you don’t get to decide when opportunities come. So I'll do this, and I can go to college any time I want."
Additionally, female singers from New Zealand, Ruby and B, would go on to join the group in their musical collaborations. With the band growing in size, it was decided that Superorganism would relocate to London to create music together. As of late 2017, seven out of eight band members live together in a large terraced house in East End that doubles up as a live-in, 24-hour studio.[12]
The eighth and final member to join, South Korean background vocalist Soul, is the only member to live separately from the group, residing in Sydney, Australia.[1] An enlarged photograph of Soul's face often takes his place in group photographs.
 Example of Soul participating in interviews while living separately |
Artistry[edit]
The group, consisting of international members from Lancashire, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, creates original internet-age electronically-tinged indie pop music.
Describing the creation of Superorganism's songs, Orono Noguchi says, "It usually starts with us listening to music and talking about music, art, and all kinds of stuff in the kitchen. Then, one of us would come up with a very basic idea for a song. We'd then send the file back and forth among the group and add on some random ideas that we have. We'd keep working on it until we have a final product."[8]
"We've got the guy making the videos downstairs, mixing in the other room, [and] singing going on [elsewhere]," Harry says in regards to their live-in studio. "We've created this kind of warped version of a pop production house."[1]
Members[edit]
Ages ranging from 17 to 32:
- Orono Noguchi[13], also known as "OJ" – vocals, lyrics, painting
- Harry (Christopher Young) – writing, production, guitar
- Emily (Mark David Turner) – writing, production, synths
- Tucan, or Dr. Tucan Taylor Michaels[14] (Timothy "Tim" Shann) – writing, production, mixing, drums
- Robert Strange (Blair Everson) – visual arts, staging
- Ruby – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
- B – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
- Soul – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Superorganism (March 2, 2018)[7]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt. [15] |
Tokio Hot 100 [16] | |||||
| 2017 | "Something for Your M.I.N.D." | — | 10 | Superorganism | ||
| "It's All Good" / "Nobody Cares" | — | — | ||||
| 2018 | "Everybody Wants to Be Famous" | 39 | 10 | |||
| "—" denotes a title that did not chart or was not released. | ||||||
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "It's All Good" | Superorganism |
| "Nobody Cares" | ||
| "Something for Your M.I.N.D." | ||
| 2018 | "Everybody Wants to Be Famous" |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 McDermott, Patrick D. (11 October 2017). "The Real Story of Superorganism". The Fader. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ Smith, Thomas (15 September 2017). "Superorganism: 2017's Buzziest, and Most Mysterious New Band, Interviewed". NME. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ Bassil, Ryan (3 May 2017). "Superorganism: The New Band Who'll Fuck with Your Brain and Turn It Inside Out". Noisey. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ Carson, Dan (14 February 2017). "Transatlantic Pop Machine Superorganism are 2017's First Big Pop Curveball, but Who Are They Really?". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ Wright, Lisa (13 December 2017). "Class of 2018: Superorganism". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ "Superorganism". Genius. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Superorganism Announce Debut Album Details, Relesead 2nd March 2018". Domino Recording Company. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "An interview with Superorganism Superorganism's Lead Singer Orno Noguchi Talks About Leaving Japan to Go to High School in Maine, Ripping Off Stephen Malkmus, and Starting a Band". Radio Milwaukee.
- ↑ Flynn, Niall (6 September 2017). "Meet Superorganism: Part-Pop Group, Part-Cult, Full Hivemind". Dazed. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ "SUPERORONO-ISM". Down East.
- ↑ "John Bapst Facebook account congratulating Orono Naguchi". Facebook.
- ↑ "Superorganism". Domino Recording Company. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ "Orono's account". Instagram.
- ↑ "Tucan's account". Instagram.
- ↑ "Alternative Songs: February 3, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ↑ Peak positions for Superorganism's singles on Tokio Hot 100:
- For "Something For Your M.I.N.D." J-Wave Website: Tokio Hot 100 (2018, January, week 1) (in Japanese; retrieved January 8, 2018)
- For "Everybody Wants To Be Famous" J-Wave Website: Tokio Hot 100 (2018, January, week 3) (in Japanese; retrieved January 21, 2018)
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