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Scarling.
Christian Hejnal and Jessicka in 2005
Christian Hejnal and Jessicka in 2005
Background information
OriginLos Angeles,California,U.S.
Genres
Years active2001–2014
Labels
Past members
Websitewww.scarling

Scarling.was an Americannoise popband formed inLos Angelesin 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalistJessicka Addamsand guitaristChristian Hejnal.

Name

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The band's name comes from a fictional word created by singer/fine artist Jessicka in 1999. In 2001 the definition appeared on Scarling's website: "Middle English, from Old English scaerlinc, from scar+ -ling, -linc -ling; akin to Old High German von scar, Latin scarnos 1. the smallest mark on your heart left by the healing of a severe injury. 2. he or she who is scarred densely almost emotionless. 3. a mentally challenged/physically handicapped sibling of a normal star. 4. a band from Los Angeles. The" S "in Scarling. is sometimeslower caseand the word itself ends in a full stop or period. "[1]

History

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Formation &Sweet Heart Dealer(2002-2004)

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Scarling. was formed by singerJessicka Fodera(known simply asJessicka) after the dissolution of her band,Jack Off Jill,and guitaristChristian Hejnal.They were introduced by guitarist Lisa Leveridge,[2]and they began rehearsing and recording in aSan Fernando Valleyperformance space; after the pair had written a number of songs together, they began a search for additional band members and eventually cemented the first and very short-lived lineup of Scarling.

In early 2002, Jessicka was introduced toLong Gone John,owner of Sympathy for the Record Industry, by mutual friendMark Ryden.On March 19, 2003, Scarling's debut single, "Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole" (produced by Chris Vrenna), was released on theSympathy for the Record Industrylabel. Its cover featured an illustration called "Wound 39" by Mark Ryden.

In April 2004, Scarling. released their debut album,Sweet Heart Dealer,a seven-song release again produced by Vrenna and packaged by Ryden. Later that year, Jessicka was featured on the cover ofROCKRGRLmagazine's vocalist issue. Scarling was then invited to join the lineup of theRobert Smith-organizedCuriosaFestival, performing on select West Coast dates alongsideInterpol,The Rapture,Mogwai,Cursive,The Cooper Temple Clause,and longtime inspirationsThe Cure.[3][4][5]Smith described the band's music as "dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop music, the sound of the end of the world" and nominated"Sweet Heart Dealer"for the 2004Shortlist Music Prize.[6][7][8]WhileAlternative Press Magazinesaid Scarling. sounded like, "being French kissed by the most beautiful beings in the world, really alluring yet massive stuff."[9]Three weeks before joining the Curiosa tour, drummer Garey Snider left and was briefly replaced bySamantha Maloneyin order to perform live at a group art showing at the Copro/Nason Gallery (Santa Monica, California). Weeks later they found drummer Beth Gordon, who served as Scarling's permanent replacement. Scarling, with the help of friend and fill-in bassistRadio Sloan,continued to play around Los Angeles andSan Franciscoat clubs such as The Bottom Of The Hill,SpacelandandThe Troubadour.

On October 21, 2004,John Peel,Englishdisc jockeyandradio presenter,invited Robert Smith to stand in for him while he was in Peru as a guest DJ on what turned out to be the lastPeel Sessionshow.[10]Smith played Scarling's Crispin Glover as one of the tracks in his eclectic set.[11]Scarling. were also chosen by Smith to be part of his Celebrity Playlist oniTunesalong withCocteau Twins,My Bloody Valentine,Supergrass,Nirvana,Placebo,The Psychedelic Furs,and several bands that played on the Curiosa tour earlier that year.[12]Smith wrote a quote about each song and wrote "Beautiful shadows" next to the Scarling. track.[13]

So Long, Scarecrow& touring (2005-2007)

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After a series of7-inch singleson Sympathy, Scarling announced in early 2005 that their second album,So Long, Scarecrow,would appear later that year; it was preceded by the single "We Are the Music Makers", and was released on August 23, 2005.So Long, Scarecrowwas co-produced byRob Campanella,formerly ofThe Brian Jonestown Massacre,at his studio,The Committee to Keep Music Evilheadquarters. The critical reception forScarecrowwas generally strong:Alternative Pressgave the album a 5 out of 5 rating.[14]Simon Price from The Independent said, "In contrast to the abrasive JOJ sound, Scarling. work up a wonderfully hazy guitar swirl, reminiscent of post-My Bloody Valentine noise-pop from the Britain of the early Nineties."[15][permanent dead link]Chris Beyond fromNo-Fi MagazinedescribedScarecrowas "somewhere betweenBlonde RedheadandSonic Youthand said "there are 13 tracks on this album, but they leave you wanting more."[16]Scarling's was touted as resurrecting goth' byVenusmagazine: "Goth isn’t dead. It’s just evolved into a sweeter version with Scarling’s variety of distorted but, dare I say, gorgeous version of the once-dreary genre. On the band’s full-length debut, So Long, Scarecrow, frontwoman Jessicka’s syrupy yet cautious vocals are quite different than her former angry, self-mutilating persona in the late ’90s Marilyn Manson-esque group Jack off Jill."[17]

In December 2005, Scarling. embarked on its firstUKtour, creating a buzz for themselves and selling out most venues. SLS's first single "City Noise" is featured on the compilationAlright, This Time Just the Girls Vol. 2and 2006'sStaring To The Sun.The song "Bummer" fromSLSwas featured on Showtime'sThe L Wordseason 3 episode "Latecomer",[18]as well as anUrban Outfitters/Filter magazine compilation. An episode of the medical dramaGrey's Anatomy(season 2) is titled "Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole".[19]

In 2006, Scarling continued to tour in theUnited Statesand Europe, embarking on their first co-heading withUKshoegazeoutfitAmusement Parks on Fire[20]and opening forThe Wedding Present[21]andDepeche Modelater in the year.

Hiatus (2007-2013)

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Scarling. currently resides in the neighborhood ofSilver Lake, Los Angeles, California.On February 14, 2006 (Valentine's Day), while on a break from touring, Jessicka and guitarist Christian Hejnal were engaged. Their wedding took place on October 13, 2007, at the Oviatt Penthouse in Los Angeles.[22]The band was largely on hiatus for six years following their marriage, with Jessicka returning to focus on her art career.[23][24]

Scarling. performed at the wedding ofBravo'sShear GeniusfinalistJanine Jarmanand Matthew Wolcott at theHoudini Mansionin Hollywood on June 26, 2010.[25]

Return to activity (2013-2014)

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Jessicka has stated that, after her art show "Little Grey Secrets", Scarling. would resume. Scarling. released their single "Who Wants To Die For Art?"digitally in the US on iTunes October 29, 2013. Jessicka Addams suffered health problems shortly after the release of the songs.[26]

On May 13, 2014, Mark Ryden released an album entitledThe Gay Nineties Old Tyme Music: Daisy Bell,that features Scarling along with other artists all giving a different rendition of the same song, "Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)".The album, printed on 180 g red vinyl, was limited to 999 copies, all hand-numbered and signed by Ryden. Half of the records were sold at the Michael Kohn gallery. The proceeds from the record will benefitLittle Kids Rock,a nonprofit that supports musical education in disadvantaged elementary schools.[27][28]

Discography

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Main article:Scarling discography

Studio albums

References

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  1. ^"Scarling".Etherealvoices.Archived fromthe originalon August 28, 2008.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  2. ^"Chicago Music Guide Scarling. Interview -Noreen Sobczyk".Chicagomusicguide. Archived fromthe originalon September 28, 2011.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  3. ^PZ (July 9, 2004)."Curiosa Festival 2004".powerzone.co.za.Archived fromthe originalon August 28, 2004.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  4. ^Vernon, Rebecca (February 2, 2005)."(Don't) Abandage Hope: Scarling. Lick Their Wounds and Overcome".SLUG Magazine.Archived fromthe originalon June 4, 2011.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  5. ^"MTV news July 7, 2004".MTV.July 7, 2004. Archived fromthe originalon August 23, 2004.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  6. ^"Finalists For The Shortlist Music Prize".411mania.August 24, 2004. Archived fromthe originalon February 24, 2007.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  7. ^Everitt, Matt."Shortlist Listmakers Longlists Listed".XFM Online.Archived fromthe originalon October 30, 2004.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  8. ^Rashbaum, Alyssa (August 24, 2004)."MTV news August 28, 2004".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon October 15, 2004.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  9. ^Pettigrew, Jason.Alternative Press Quote 2003Archived2014-07-14 at theWayback Machine
  10. ^"The Cure's Robert Smith's Peel Sessions Play List".Egigs.co.uk.Archivedfrom the original on July 24, 2011.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  11. ^What Robert Smith Played/Peel SessionsPosted Oct 22, 2004[dead link]
  12. ^Chain Of FlowersCure News Archive April 2005
  13. ^"Stereogum Robert-Smiths-celebrity-playlist".Stereogum.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  14. ^Heisel, Scott (January 31, 2006)."Less screamy, more dreamy".Altpress.Alternative Press. Archived fromthe originalon February 24, 2006.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  15. ^Price, Simon.The Independent on Sunday(London, England) September 4, 2005
  16. ^Beyond, Chris."NO-FI Music Reviews for October & November 2005".nofimagazine.Archived fromthe originalon September 7, 2008.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  17. ^Morrissey, Callye (December 1, 2005)."Venus Zine: Scarling".Venus Zine.Archived fromthe originalon October 13, 2008.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  18. ^"Latecover, The LWORD music".Thel-music.blogspot.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  19. ^""Grey's Anatomy" Band-Aid Covers the Bullet Hole (2006) ".IMDb.Archived fromthe originalon April 12, 2006.RetrievedNovember 21,2022.
  20. ^"tourdates.co.ukAmusement-Parks-On-Fire".Tourdates.co.uk. June 2, 2006.Archivedfrom the original on August 7, 2011.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  21. ^McDonnell, Clare (May 31, 2006)."Gig Guide: Wed 31 May".BBC 6 Music.BBC.Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2012.RetrievedOctober 19,2011.
  22. ^"This bride definitely wears black"Archived2007-11-05 atArchive-ItLos Angeles Times Oct 28, 2007
  23. ^"A Conversation with Jack off Jill's Jessicka Addams -".July 14, 2015.
  24. ^Westall, Mark (August 7, 2011)."Interview:Revealing Jessicka Addams and her" Little Grey Secrets. "".FAD Magazine.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
  25. ^Wihlborg, Ulrica.People "A Shear Genius Wedding!" Sunday June 27, 2010
  26. ^"A Conversation with Jack off Jill's Jessicka Addams -".July 14, 2015.
  27. ^Williams, Maxwell (May 2, 2014)."Katy Perry Featured on Pop Artist Mark Ryden's $100 'Gay Nineties' Album (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived fromthe originalon May 6, 2014.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
  28. ^"The Gay Nineties Olde Tyme Music - Daisy Bell".Archived fromthe originalon May 11, 2014.RetrievedJune 7,2014.

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