Nonbelievers takes ownership of mccaughans craftsmanlike songwriting, still managing to be playful amid the gravitas. It begins, like so many songs in the key of emotional realism, in the past tense. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Mac mccaughan has been making heartfelt and catchyashell music both with his longrunning band superchunk and his moreorlesssolo side project portastatic for decades. Find roberts latest contact information and social profiles.
On may 5, superchunk frontman mac mccaughan will release nonbelievers, his first solo album under his own name. Still, incredibly, non believers is the first solo album mccaughan is releasing under his own name. Stream tracks and playlists from mac mccaughan on your desktop or mobile device. In 1989 he founded the independent record label merge records with superchunk bandmate laura ballance. Watch the superchunk guitarist and singer perform songs from his solo debut, nonbelievers, plus an older favorite in the soundcheck studio. Coming from the indie and punk rock worlds, superchunk and portastatic founder mac mccaughan has always shied away from the perceived hubris of putting out a record under his own name. Brian paulson, and mac mccaughan everything played by mac except. Its even harder to believe that his talent for writing breathtaking, heartbreaking songs hasnt dimmed even a tiny bit. After sitting out the start of the 2000s, superchunk reemerged this decade with two returntoform albums. Mac mccaughan is a composer, known for yes man 2008, ordinary world 2016 and passenger side 2009. On 2015as nonbelievers, superchunk and portastatic frontman mac mccaughanas first solo record, the indierock icon crafts a sound that slots in somewhere in between the recorded output of his two longrunning bands.
It is an anglicised form of the irish language mac eachain, meaning son of eachan. Includes unlimited streaming of non believers via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Mac mccaughans trackbytrack guide to nonbelievers indy week. But even without the knowledge of mccaughans rock n roll backstory, nonbelievers is, plain and simple, a record of strong, tender songs.
Maclysaght, edward, irish families their names, arms and origins 4th edition. The mccaughan family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. However, given the fact that nonbelievers is exploring such a personal set of influences, putting out an album as simply mac mccaughan for the first time just makes sense. In 1840 there was 1 mccaughan family living in illinois. However, given the fact that nonbelievers explores a very personal set of influences, putting out an album as simply mac mccaughan for the first time just makes sense. Publication date 20151111 topics made of things, podcast, mac mccaughan, superchunk, merge records, portastatic, music, comedy, portugal, nonbelievers, ex hex, eme. Lost again by mac mccaughan, released 05 may 2015 the boston indie rockers return, with their characteristic mix of poignant lyrics and melodies that can turn from delicate to anthemic. Includes unlimited streaming of nonbelievers via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Now, with nonbelievers, vocalistguitarist mac mccaughan taps into a deeply personal, wistfully reflective mode of storytelling that demands. Most of the songs on this record are slower than your typical superchunk song, and they see mccaughan ditching. Our bands were already headed in the same direction, of course.
Its hard to believe that after a quarter century of superchunk and more than 20 years of portastatic, mac mccaughan finally released a solo album under his own name with 2015s nonbelievers. Publication date 20151111 topics made of things, podcast, mac mccaughan, superchunk, merge records, portastatic, music, comedy, portugal, non believers, ex hex, eme. Superchunk frontman mac mccaughan has released nonbelievers, his first solo album under his own name. However, given the fact that nonbelievers explores a very personal set of influences, putting out an album as simply mac mccaughan for the. Norman brannon texas is the reason talks mac mccaughans nonbelievers. And over the majorchord torrent of burn last sunday, mccaughan finds. Now, with non believers, vocalistguitarist mac mccaughan taps into a deeply personal. However, given the fact that non believers explores a very personal set of influences, putting out an album as. His main musical projects have been superchunk since 1989 and portastatic since the early 1990s. Apr 15, 2015 songwriter katie crutchfield and her boss, merge records mac mccaughan who has a new solo album talk about motivation, listening to their own music and the differences between diy in 1994 and 2015. On may 4, superchunk frontman mac mccaughan will release non believers, his first solo album under his own name. Listening to nonbelievers is like clasping hands with an old friend.
Apr, 2015 after sitting out the start of the 2000s, superchunk reemerged this decade with two returntoform albums. The frontman of superchunk, not to mention the label matador, offers a brand. Mac mccaughan, front man for superchunk, has a solo album coming out next week, non believers. Mccaughan wanted to use the album to explore his attraction to that early80s era of music when punk evolved into something more introspective, focusing on themes of isolation and eventually turning into postpunk and new wave. Which is to say that mac mccaughan with his uncynical and unapologetically sentimental demeanor has always quite feasibly been secondwave emos missing link, and even so many years later, nonbelievers does nothing to dispute that claim. Ralph lee mac mccaughan is an american musician and record label owner, based in north. Nonbelievers by mac mccaughan, released 05 may 2015 1. James mccaughan, md is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in toms river, nj and has been practicing for 32 years. Fireside tools, hooks, candleholders and more share. Theres something about it thats way too look at me, he admits. Mac mccaughan has always had a vibrant parallel solo career alongside his main squeeze superchunk, mainly with the shapeshifting portastatic. Listen to mac mccaughan soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create chapel hill, nc. Mac mccaughan, nonbelievers for 25 years, the superchunk frontman and merge records cofounder has quietly made some of the. However, given the fact that nonbelievers explores a very personal set of influences, putting out an album as.
Nonbelieversmac mccaughans first album under his own namebrims with lyrical and musical references to his childhood memories. The record is about a fascination with art that could only be made by someone far from where you are, but who maybe shares the frustrations and awkwardness of youth. Jabber mccaughan, mac, mac maccaughan, mc caughan, ralph mac mccaughan. Superchunks mac mccaughan premieres new song box batteries listen single version of the most rocking song from his forthcoming solo album, nonbelievers. He graduated from wright state university boonshoft school of medicine in 1988 and specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. Mac mccaughans first solo album, nonbelievers steve.
Allmusics favorite indie pop and indie rock albums of 2015superchunk frontman mac mccaughan has released nonbelievers, his first solo album under his own name mccaughan wanted to use the album to explore his attraction to that early80s era of music when punk evolved into something more introspective, focusing on themes of isolation and eventually turning into postpunk and. This was about 20% of all the recorded mccaughans in the usa. Yeah when i first saw you holding up most of that wall you said, im no miracle, in fact ill be your fatal flaw oh, but i dont believe you even better, i dont care. If not on the tip of pop musics tongue, in his own way mccaughan is prolific. Non believers, an album by mac mccaughan on spotify. The position that he has established in the construction community, his client commitment, and the depth of his knowledge and experience enables him to serve as an effective catalyst in bringing together and motivating the diverse resources and talents that must be marshalled to accomplish the.
On may 5, superchunk frontman mac mccaughan will release non believers, his first solo album under his own name. In this interview, conducted last month, lou barlow discusses his future in a world without folk implosion or sebadoh both. Robert mccaughan phone number, email, current address. Includes unlimited streaming of non believers via the free bandcamp app. Drums on our way free by michael benjamin lerner additional vocals on real darkness by jenn wasner. Now, with nonbelievers, vocalistguitarist mac mccaughan taps into a deeply personal. Non believers by mac mccaughan, released 05 may 2015 1.
This was about 20% of all the recorded mccaughan s in the usa. Mack mcgaughan has served in a management capacity in the construction industry for over 40 years. And on indoor living, theres not really any evidence that the band. Join facebook to connect with gregmac mccaughan and others you may know. Despite his success, mccaughan has strayed little from his punk rock principles in terms of both music and business, and after more than 25 years of. Nonbelievers, an album by mac mccaughan on spotify.
In anticipation, its streaming in full at though mccaughan has. However, given the fact that non believers is exploring such a personal set of influences, putting out an album as simply mac mccaughan for the first time just makes sense. Hes had other albums with his side project, portatstatic, but this is the first one that is under his name. Apr 27, 2015 superchunk frontman mac mccaughan will release his debut solo album, nonbelievers, on may 5th via merge records. In your hologram, the narrator recalls the story of an. However, given the fact that non believers explores a very personal set of influences, putting out an album as simply mac mccaughan for the first time just makes sense. Mac mccaughan is a cofounder of the seminal indie band superchunk, founder and leader of portastatic, a former member of seam and go back snowball, and coowner of merge records, one of americas most successful and influential independent labels. Recorded at glendale drive by mccaughan, mixed by beau sorenson, brian paulson, and himself, he played all parts on nonbelievers except drums on our way free michael benjamin lerner, additional vocals on the ethereally and snaking real darkness jenn wasner, and additional vocals on wet leaves. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. On nonbelievers, mac mccaughan channels 80s teenmovie. Mac mccaughan lost again by mergerecords merge records. Norman brannon texas is the reason talks mac mccaughans.
Outer banks star madelyn cline answers our five burning questions about her favorite film genre, her tv crush, and more. The most mccaughan families were found in the usa in 1920. Join facebook to connect with mac mccaughan and others you may know. Mac mccaughan lost again nonbelievers merge, 2015 notes. Given that mccaughan comes from the indie and punk rock worlds, hes always shied away from the perceived hubris of putting out a record under his own name. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mac mccaughan at the discogs marketplace. Judging by the significant demarcation between this music and his previous extracurricular songwriting, the moniker shift makes sense. Indie rock hero who cofounded superchunk, led portastatic, and helps run merge records. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Includes unlimited streaming of non believers via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3. Talking nonbelievers with superchunks mac mccaughan in his.
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