Pacific UV

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namepacificUV
imagePacUV_In_Trees_1_small.jpg
backgroundgroup_or_band
originAthens, Georgia, United States
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
genreIndie rock, dream pop, slowcore, post-rock, shoegazing
years_active1998 - present
labelMazarine Records
websitehttp://www.pacificuv.com/
current_membersClay Jordan
Suny Lyons
Lemuel Hayes
Laura Solomon
past_membersMike Erwin
Matt Kline
Kevin Davis
Howard Hudson
Lucas Jensen
Stephen James
Jesse Robert W
Jorge Torres
Shane Davis
Jack Kelly
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| name = pacificUV | image = PacUV_In_Trees_1_small.jpg | caption = | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Athens, Georgia, United States Portland, Oregon, U.S. | instrument = | genre = Indie rock, dream pop, slowcore, post-rock, shoegazing | occupation = | years_active = 1998 - present | label = Mazarine Records | associated_acts = | website = http://www.pacificuv.com/ | current_members = Clay Jordan Suny Lyons Lemuel Hayes Laura Solomon | past_members = Mike Erwin Matt Kline Kevin Davis Howard Hudson Lucas Jensen Stephen James Jesse Robert W Jorge Torres Shane Davis Jack Kelly

pacificUV is an indie rock band currently residing in Athens, Georgia. Their style is frequently categorized as utilizing elements of dream pop, post-rock, shoegazing and space rock. They are currently signed to Mazarine Records.

History

Formation

The band was formed in Athens, Georgia in 1998. Founding members include Howard Hudson, Clay Jordan, and Lucas Jensen.

Their first full-length record (which was titled Longplay 1 when originally pressed on compact-disc but was later renamed with an eponymous title) was released on WARM Recordings in 2002, and was produced by Andy LeMaster. The album was called "a masterpiece" and rated 4 stars by Rolling Stone.

Move to Portland

After a national tour, and nearly universal acclaim for their debut record, the initial formation of the band dissolved. Jordan relocated to Portland and recruited new band members: Mike Erwin (7 Years In Space), Kevin Davis (of Glowworm), Jesse Robert W. (also of Glowworm), and Matt Kline. Shortly after the Portland lineup was solidified, WARM Records released a 4-song EP featuring three unreleased tracks and an Eluvium remix of L.A.P.D. vs N.Y.P.D.

In February 2008, the band released their second full-length LP, titled Longplay 2. The record features vocals by Carolyn Berk (of Lovers) and the artwork of Chris A'lurede. It was recorded by Adam Selzer (of Norfolk & Western) and Jason Powers at Type Foundry Studios in Portland. Pitchfork rated the album 7.9 and called it "comforting".

The pacificUV song "Alarmist" was featured in the 2009 season-finale of the Showtime drama Californication.

Return to Athens

By 2011, everyone but Jordan had left the band. Jordan moved back to Athens, Georgia, and recruited new bandmates. They released the EP Chrysalis, their first release on Mazarine Records, a non-profit label founded by band members Suny Lyon and Clay Jordan in Athens, Georgia.

In 2012 pacificUV released Weekends, their third studio LP. Weekends is a concept album about drug use after a break-up. The album featured B.P. Helium (Of Montreal), John Fernandez (The Olivia Tremor Control), and Heather McIntosh. One reviewer called it: "a characteristically trippy, yet altogether blissful dream pop gem".

In 2013, they released After the Dream You Are Awake, which some reviewers found to be more pop-friendly than their previous releases.

Style

Their influences include Mazzy Star and Spacemen 3. They have been compared to The Jesus and Mary Chain.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Pacific UV - 2002 - WARM Records (also known as Longplay 1)
  • Longplay 2 - 2008 - WARM Records
  • Weekends - 2012 - Mazarine Records
  • After the Dream You Are Awake - 2013 - Mazarine Records

EPs

  • Pacific UV EP - 2006 - WARM Records
  • Chrysalis - 2011 - Mazarine Records

References

References

  1. (2003). "Pacific UV Biography". [[Allmusic]].
  2. (2008-04-23). "PACIFIC UV, Longplay 2 (Warm Records)".
  3. McQuiston, James. (2008-02-14). "pacificUV: longplay 2 on April 1st, 2008! {{!}} NeuFutur Magazine".
  4. (July 2025). "Pacific UV Artist Page". [[WARM Records]].
  5. (2015-05-20). "Athens Summer Songs: (Yet) Another Classic City Mixtape".
  6. (2008). "Longplay 2 Album Credits". [[Allmusic]].
  7. Cohen, Ian. "Pacific UV: Longplay 2".
  8. (2009). "Californication Soundtrack Credits". [[tv.com]].
  9. (2011-04-26). "/FP110427 by Flagpole Magazine - Issuu".
  10. Lamb, Gordon. (2012-01-18). "Threats & Promises".
  11. "Interview: Suny Lyons {{!}} After The Show".
  12. "pacificUV: Weekends".
  13. (2012-04-02). "Album Review: PacificUV - Weekends".
  14. Terich, Jeff. (2012-02-15). "Pacific UV : Weekends".
  15. "After the Dream You Are Awake - Pacific UV {{!}} A... {{!}} AllMusic".
  16. "pacificUV: After the Dream You Are Awake".
  17. Rodriguez, Juan Edgardo. (2012-01-30). "Weekends".
  18. Ezell, Brice. (2012-02-01). "pacificUV: Weekends".

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