The Taxpayers
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The Taxpayers | |
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| Origin | Portland, OR, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk Rock. DIY Punk, Punk jazz, Folk Punk |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Asian Man Records, Plan-It-X Records, Quote Unquote Records, Secret Pennies Records, Useless State Records, Really Records, Rib Fest Records, Microcosm Publishing, Tigerforce Ultra Records |
| Website | thetaxpayersband.com |
The Taxpayers are an American punk rock band formed in 2007 in Portland, Oregon.[1] The band is known for their DIY Punk Ethic and commitment to inclusivity. [2] They are often noted for experimenting with different styles, genres, and instrumentation, and for writing narrative-based concept albums. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Their album God, Forgive These Bastards (2012) details the life of a fictional baseball player named Henry Turner. It was released alongside a book of the same name written by Rob Taxpayer.[7] The story was adapted into a stage play by the Hum’n’Bards Theater Troupe in 2018. [8] The album has received critical acclaim. [9] [10] [11]
Their song “Medicines” is used as the theme song for the podcast Sawbones (podcast), and their song “We are the Hellhounds” is used as the theme song for the podcast Life in the World to Come.[12] The film In Echo Park (2018) included their song “Let the Wheels Turn Slowly” for the final scene and closing credits. [13] Clarke Howell’s documentary The Taxpayers Go to Florida (2013) follows the band on a DIY tour of Florida. [14] Members of the band appeared in the Shibby Pictures documentaries Baseball Punx (2017) and Trying it at Home - A Documentary on DIY Punk (2018). [15] [16]
Members[edit]
- Rob Taxpayer - vocals, guitar, piano, clarinet
- Noah Taxpayer - percussion, backing vocals
- Nasrene Kordani - vocals, accordion, bass
- Alex Bekuhrs - saxophones, accordion
- Kevin Taxpayer - trumpet, piano
- Androo Link - guitar, banjo, backing vocals
- Phil Gobstopper (former) - bass
- Nate Taxpayer (former) - bass
Discography[edit]
- Exhilarating News - 2007 (Useless State Records)
- A Rhythm in The Cages - 2009 (Useless State Records, Quote Unquote Records, Secret Pennies Records, Rib Fest Records)
- To Risk So Much For One Damn Meal - 2010 (Plan-It-X Records, Quote Unquote Records, Useless State Records, Tigerforce Ultra Records, Rib Fest Records)
- God Forgive These Bastards - 2012 (Asian Man Records, Really Records, Plan-It-X Records, Useless State Records, Microcosm Publishing)
- Cold Hearted Town - 2013 (Plan-It-X Records, Useless State Records)
- Big Delusion Factory - 2016 (Secret Pennies Records, Useless State Records)
Collections/EPs[edit]
- Modest Proposals - 2011 (Useless State Records)
- Modest Proposals 2 - 2020 (Useless State Records)
Compilations[edit]
- Dangerous Intersections VI - 2009 (Traffic Street Records)
- PDX Pop Now! - 2009
- Asian Man Music For Asian Man People Vol. 1 - 2013 (Asian Man Records)
References[edit]
- ↑ The Taxpayers Biography. Last FM, November 8, 2013
- ↑ The Taxpayers Razorcake Interview. Razorcake. April 1, 2013.
- ↑ New Taxpayers Album - “A broad range of instrumental explorations…powerfully expressive” The Deli Magazine. June 24, 2012.
- ↑ Big Delusion Factory Review. Punknews. January 16, 2017.
- ↑ 2012 Album of the Year: God, Forgive These Bastards. Busted at Oz. July 24, 2015.
- ↑ Rob Taxpayer Interview. A Fistful of Vinyl.
- ↑ God, Forgive These Bastards (book). Microcosm Publishing. September 27, 2012.
- ↑ Hum'n'bards at Fringe Arts Fest. 2018.
- ↑ 2012 Album of the Year: God, Forgive These Bastards. Busted at Oz. July 24, 2015.
- ↑ Best Ever Albums. Besteveralbums.com.
- ↑ “Nobody’s Savior”. Hymie’s Records. July, 2012.
- ↑ Sawbones. Maximum Fun. <ref>Life in the World to Come. Apple Podcasts.
- ↑ “In Echo Park”. IMDB. 2018.
- ↑ REVIEW: The Taxpayers Go to Florida. Razorcake Magazine. March 7, 2013.
- ↑ Baseball Punx. [IMDB]
- ↑ Trying It at Home. IMDB
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