Purling Hiss
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Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Noise rock |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Drag City |
Associated acts | Birds of Maya |
Website | www.purlinghiss.com |
Members | Kiel Everett Ben Leaphart Mike Polizze |
Past members | Mike Sneeringer |
Purling Hiss is the psychedelic rock project of multi-instrumentalist Mike Polizze. Based in Philadelphia, the project was named so because of its heavy use of distortion and white noise. Originally conceived for his own personal amusement and desire to experiment, Polizze eventually self-released Purling Hiss (2009) and began touring with a live band.
History
Philadelphia-based guitarist and songwriter Mike Polizze founded Purling Hiss in 2009 as an outlet for his solo recordings. Polizze was already an established musical figure in the Philadelphia rock scene, having previously played guitar with Birds of Maya. In 2009, he released his debut album Purling Hiss, which comprised recordings made at his home studio.[1] Purling Hiss' second album Hissteria was released in 2010.
After the critical success of Public Service Announcement,[2] Kurt Vile convinced Polizze to assemble a band so they could embark together on a tour across North America.[3] Polizze decided he wanted to perform Purling Hiss' music in a live setting. He recruited Ben Leaphart, his bandmate from Birds of Maya, on drums and Kiel Everett on bass guitar.[4]
Purling Hiss' third album, Water on Mars, followed in 2013 and marked their first studio recording as a band. Their fourth album Weirdon was released in 2014 and continued the band's direction towards a cleaner sound. Pitchfork Media compared it favorably to the indie rock of the 80s, such as Dinosaur Jr. and fIREHOSE, and said "its upbeat, euphoric outpouring of guitar, bass, and drums, the album retains the solitary, cranky strangeness."[5]
Discography
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External links
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- Purling Hiss discography at Discogs
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- Musical groups established in 2009
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- Musical groups from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Alternative rock groups from Pennsylvania
- Blues rock groups
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- American indie rock groups
- American noise rock music groups
- American psychedelic rock music groups
- Jam bands
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- Drag City (record label) artists