She Keeps Bees

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She Keeps Bees is a rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2006 and consisting of Jessica Larrabee on vocals and guitar and Andy LaPlant on drums. They have been compared to Patti Smith, the White Stripes, The Kills, PJ Harvey, and Cat Power.

History

Larrabee was recording an album as a solo artist under the name She Keeps Bees ("bees" coming from her surname) and met LaPlant when she was his bartender. He helped record her music and began attending her shows, until she suggested he play with her. They record their music in their home in Brooklyn. They have supported The Joy Formidable, They signed to Domino Publishing in July 2010. Their third album Dig On, recorded during November 2010 in a log home in the Catskill Mountains, was released in July 2011.

Members

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Jessica Larrabee is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been in other bands. She taught her partner Andy LaPlant to play drums; he is a recording engineer and producer.

Reception

The Guardian said that "they're like the White Stripes in reverse." The New York Timess ArtsBeat compared her to PJ Harvey, but added that "far from Ms. Harvey’s theatrical poise, Ms. Larrabee is loose, vehement and unchoreographed, jittering around the stage." The Observer said it was "sparse, soulful and defiantly retro." Contact Music argued that "in some parts the album isn’t an easy listen but once you’re in to it, it’s very rewarding."

Discography

Albums

• Minisink Hotel, self-released, 2006
• Shhhh EP, self-released, 2007
• Nests, self-released, 2008 (UK release, names Records, 2009. 2016 BB*Island)
• Revival EP, UK (names Records), 2009
• Dig On, self-released, 2011
• Eight Houses, Future Gods (US) and BB*Island (EU), 2014
• Kinship, Ba Da Bing (US) and BB*Island (Europe), 2019

Singles

• "SKB-005", 7" single, 2010
• "SKB-007" 7" single, 2012
• "Our Bodies" 7" single, 2017 (Charity Single)

References

References

1. Lester, Paul. (11 June 2009). "New band of the day: She Keeps Bees (No 566)". The Guardian.
2. Pareles, Jon. (22 October 2010). "She Keeps Bees — In the Footsteps of P.J. Harvey". The New York Times.
3. Saraceno, Brianna. (11 August 2009). "She Keeps Bees - Nests". Drowned in Sound.
4. Rose, Kelly. (13 March 2010). "She Keeps Bees Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner Music.
5. (28 July 2010). "New signing for Domino Publishing--She Keeps Bees". Domino Publishing.
6. (31 January 2011). "She Keeps Bees – Saturn Return". Addict Music.
7. Riley, Gavin. (1 February 2011). "She Keeps Bees 'Dig On' In 2011". Strange Glue.
8. Trussler, Meryl. (7 August 2009). "She Keeps Bees - Nests". The Quietus.
9. Carnwath, Ally. (2 August 2010). "She Keeps Bees: Nests". The Observer.
10. Rea, Mike. (13 November 2008). "She Keeps Bees - Nests Album Review". Contact Music.

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