Dowsing (band)

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Dowsing
File:Dowsing.jpg
Dowsing live in Chicago
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
Years active2011 (2011)–present
Labels
Members
  • Erik Hunter Czaja
  • Michael Crotty
  • Michael Politowicz
Websitedowsing.bandcamp.com

Dowsing is an American emo band from Chicago.

History

Dowsing began in 2011 with the release of an EP titled All I Could Find Was You.[1] They followed that release with a 7-inch split with Parker via Count Your Lucky Stars.[2] In 2012, Dowsing released their first studio album titled It's Still Pretty Terrible via Count Your Lucky Stars.[3] The following year they released their second studio album titled I Don't Even Care Anymore.[4][5][6] In 2013, Soft Speak Records released a split with Dowsing, Haverford, Run, Forever, and Captain, We're Sinking.[7] In May 2014, Dowsing released a 7-inch split with Annabel via Count Your Lucky Stars.[8][9][10] In July 2015, Count Your Lucky Stars Records released a 7-inch split with The Cardboard Swords, Dowsing, Long Knives, and Sinai Vessel.[11] On April 29, 2016, Dowsing released their third studio album entitled Okay via Asian Man Records. In 2016, Dowsing featured a demo version of "Feeling Better" on "Forever Beautiful, A compilation of love for Orlando" after the Pulse nightclub shooting.

Musical style

Dowsing's sound has been described as "emotionally charged indie punk". The band's debut EP All I Could Find Was You has been described as "emo-infused indie rock". Hence, they have categorized as "emo-punk" and midwest emo.[12][13] Alternative Press designated the band's early releases as "Mineral worship", and they are considered an emo revival band.[14][15]

Band members

Current

  • Erik Hunter Czaja - vocals, guitar
  • Michael "Mikey" Crotty - guitar, vocals
  • Michael "Mike P" Politowicz - bass, vocals
  • Ian Paine-Jesam - drums, vocals[16]
  • Sean Neumann - band manager

Former

  • Will Lange - drums[17]
  • Marcus Nuccio - drums[18]
  • Delia Hornik - keyboards[19]
  • Joeseph "Gooey Fame" Dane - bass

Discography

Studio albums

  • It's Still Pretty Terrible (2012, Count Your Lucky Stars)
  • I Don't Even Care Anymore (2013, Count Your Lucky Stars)
  • Okay (2016, Asian Man)
  • Sky Coffin (2019, Asian Man)
  • No One Said This Would Be Easy (2023, Asian Man)

EPs and splits

  • All I Could Find Was You (2011, Count Your Lucky Stars)
  • Dowsing / Parker (2012, Count Your Lucky Stars)
  • Dowsing / Haverford / Run Forever* / Captain, We're Sinking - Stay Sweet Split (2013, Soft Speak)
  • Annabel / Dowsing (2014, Count Your Lucky Stars)
  • Dowsing / The Cardboard Swords / Long Knives / Sinai Vessel - Dowsing / The Cardboard Swords / Long Knives / Sinai Vessel (2015, Count Your Lucky Stars)

References

  1. ↑ "wax wednesday : dowsing – all i could find was you". Casual Friday Magazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ "ATP! EXCLUSIVE STREAM: DOWSING/PARKER SPLIT 7". Alter The Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ Anderl, Timothy (January 4, 2013). "FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH: ERIK CZAJA (DOWSING) ON IT'S STILL PRETTY TERRIBLE". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  4. ↑ Shultz, Brian (August 14, 2013). "Dowsing - I Don't Even Care Anymore". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dowsing I Don't Even Care Anymore (2013)". PunkNews. December 12, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ Kraus, Brian (August 10, 2013). "Dowsing (Count Your Lucky Stars Records) stream new album, 'I Don't Even Care Anymore'". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Doherty, Kelly. "Dowsing/ Haverford/ Run, Forever/ Captain, We're Sinking - Stay Sweet Fest Split". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (May 27, 2014). "Annabel and Dowsing release new split 7-inch (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ Shrum, Tony. "Dowsing – Annabel split cover". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ Shultz, Brian (June 5, 2014). "Annabel/Dowsing - Split EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  11. ↑ McQuiston, James (May 13, 2015). "The Cardboard Swords Announce Split 7-inch with Dowsing, Long Knives, Sinai Vessel". Neufutur Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  12. ↑ https://www.brooklynvegan.com/listen-to-dowsings-new-emo-punk-anthem-simple-projections/
  13. ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dowsing-mn0003138379
  14. ↑ https://www.altpress.com/dowsing_i_dont_even_care_anymore/
  15. ↑ https://newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-dowsing-okay/
  16. ↑ "Finally Ghost: Okay Demos and Rarities, by Dowsing". Dowsing. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Dowsing on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022.[user-generated source]
  18. ↑ "Gossip Wolf: BLVD books its first CNCRT". September 11, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Gossip Wolf: BLVD books its first CNCRT". September 11, 2013.
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