James Diers

James Diers is a writer and musician in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a founding member of the bands Halloween, Alaska[1] and Love-cars. (He collaborates with drummer and composer David King in both groups.) He is known for writing literate, thought-provoking lyrics in a modern indie rock context.[2][3] Diers attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and the University of Sussex in England.

Discography

Halloween, Alaska, Champagne Downtown, 2009[4] (voice/guitar/keys/production)
JG Everest, Parade, 2008 (voice/guitar)
various artists, Twin Town High Music Yearbook Vol. 8, 2007 (with Halloween, Alaska)
various artists, For Callum, 2007 (with Halloween, Alaska)
Fat Kid Wednesdays, The Art of Cherry, 2005 (voice on "All Thru the Night")
various artists, Live Current Vol. 1, 2005 (with Halloween, Alaska)
Halloween, Alaska, Too Tall to Hide, 2005[5] (voice/guitar/keys/production)
Halloween, Alaska, Halloween, Alaska, 2004 (voice/guitar/production)
12 Rods, Lost Time, 2002 (additional voice)
Love-cars, Thank You For Telling Me What I Already Know, 2002 (voice/guitar/keys)
various artists, Twin Town Music Yearbook Vol. 4, 2001 (with Love-cars)
Love-cars, I'm Friends With All Stars, 2000[6] (voice/guitar)
various artists, Twin Town Music Yearbook Vol. 2, 1998 (with Love-cars)
Love-cars, Chump Lessons, 1998 (voice/guitar)

References

  1. http://www.halloweenalaska.com
  2. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/05/halloween_alaska_live_last_nig.html
  3. http://foodforthebeloved.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/review-halloween-alaska-champagne-downtown/
  4. http://www.spin.com/reviews/halloween-alaska-champagne-downtown-east-side-digital
  5. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r793813
  6. http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/11508816.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
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