Cass McCombs (born November 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter.[5]
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.jpg) McCombs performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1977-11-13)November 13, 1977 (age 47) Concord, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments |
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| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | The Skiffle Players |
| Website | cassmccombs |
Career
editMcCombs has played in numerous bands in theBay Area during the 1990s before relocating toNew York City. He released his debut EPNot the Way E.P. (2002), debut albumA (2003), and follow-upPREfection (2005) via Monitor Records and4AD.[6] In 2007, McCombs signed toDomino Records and releasedDropping the Writ (2007). Domino Records released his following four records includingCatacombs (2009), which was voted one of the "50 Top Albums on the Year" byPitchfork.[7] It was followed byWit's End (2011),[8]Humor Risk (2011),[9] andBig Wheel and Others (2013).[10] He toured withJohn Cale in 2012.
His single "Bradley Manning" premiered on theDemocracy Now News Hour in 2012.[10] His songs have been featured in films including the surf filmThe Present (2009),[11] and Ralph Arlyck documentaryFollowing Sean,[12] as well as notable skate videos featuringJason Dill,[13]Jerry Hsu,[14] Chima Ferguson andDylan Rieder.[15]
In 2014, he did a co-headlining tour with theMeat Puppets.[16] In June 2016, McCombs performed at thePrimavera Sound and Field Day music festivals.[17]
McCombsANTI- Records debut,Mangy Love was released on August 26, 2016,[18] which NME referred to as "McCombs' richest ever recording."[19] On February 8, 2019 he releasedTip of the Sphere onANTI- Records.[20] In 2020, Spurl Editions published McCombs' debut poetry collectionToy Fabels.[21] His tenth studio album,Heartmind, was released onANTI- Records on August 19, 2022.[22]
In 2023, McCombs and Mr Greg, aSan Francisco school teacher, released the albumMr Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children onSmithsonian Folkways.[23]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- A (2003)
- PREfection (2005)
- Dropping the Writ (2007)
- Catacombs (2009)
- Wit's End (2011)
- Humor Risk (2011)
- Big Wheel and Others (2013)
- Mangy Love (2016)
- Tip of the Sphere (2019)
- Heartmind (2022)
- Mr. Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children (With Mr Greg) (2023)
- Seed Cake on Leap Year (2024)
EPs
edit- Not the Way E.P. (2002)
Compilations
edit- A Folk Set Apart (2015)
References
edit- ^Richards, Chris (April 22, 2011)."Pop CD review: 'Wit's End,' by Cass McCombs".The Washington Post. RetrievedApril 17, 2024.
- ^Kinney, Fergal (February 8, 2019)."Cass McCombs - Tip of the Sphere".Loud and Quiet. London. RetrievedMarch 28, 2025.
- ^Kaye, Ben (October 30, 2018)."Cass McCombs announces new album, Tip of the Sphere, shares "Sleeping Volcanoes": Stream".Consequence. New York. RetrievedMarch 28, 2025.
- ^Madden, Michael (October 14, 2013)."Album Review: Cass McCombs – Big Wheel and Others".Consequence. New York. RetrievedMarch 28, 2025.
- ^Sendra, Tim.Cass McCombs atAllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^RCRD LBLArchived March 25, 2010, at theWayback Machine
- ^(December 17, 2009).Pitchfork: Staff Lists: The Top 50 Albums of 2009Archived July 28, 2012, at theWayback Machine. Pitchfork.
- ^Domino USA (January 27, 2011).Cass McCombs Returns With a New Album. Press Release.
- ^Domino USA (August 17, 2011).Humor Risk. Press Release.
- ^ab"CASS MCCOMBS & THE MEAT PUPPETS – Wednesday, November 5 – Vinyl". Archived fromthe original on December 25, 2017. RetrievedNovember 17, 2014.
- ^JettyGirl Surf Movie Review –The Present, a film by Thomas Campbell. Retrieved 1-28-11.
- ^Following Sean – Production Credits.PBS. Retrieved 1-28-11.
- ^Dill, Jason (December 27, 2008).Jason Dill DVS Skate More.Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^Hsu, Jerry (March 29, 2007)."Sacred Heart" by Cass McCombs.Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^Rieder, Dylan (August 24, 2010).dylan.Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^"Cass McCombs Announces Tour with Meat Puppets".Pitchfork. August 14, 2014.
- ^"Cass McCombs".Primavera Sound Festival. Archived fromthe original on August 11, 2016. RetrievedJune 13, 2016.
- ^"Cass McCombs announces new album, Mangy Love, shares "Opposite House" — listen".Consequence of Sound. May 24, 2016. RetrievedJune 13, 2016.
- ^"Cass McCombs – 'Mangy Love' Album Review".NME. August 18, 2016. RetrievedJanuary 21, 2024.
- ^"Cass McCombs: Tip of the Sphere".Pitchfork. February 9, 2019. RetrievedJanuary 21, 2024.
- ^"Toy Fabels by Cass McCombs".Spurl Editions. RetrievedAugust 19, 2020.
- ^Strauss, Matthew (June 8, 2022)."Cass McCombs Announces New Album Heartmind, Shares New Song". Pitchfork. RetrievedAugust 24, 2022.
- ^Strauss, Matthew (June 21, 2023)."Cass McCombs Announces Children's Music Album With Mr. Greg, Shares New Song".Pitchfork.com. RetrievedNovember 8, 2024.
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