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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
| name = Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
| image = John Robinette.jpg
| image = John Robinette.jpg
| caption = John Robinette performing at [[The Blue Note (Missouri)|Mojo's]] in [[Columbia, Missouri|Columbia]], [[Missouri]]
| caption = John Robinette performing at [[The Blue Note (Missouri)|Mojo's]] in [[Columbia, Missouri|Columbia]], [[Missouri]], 2004
| image_size =
| image_size =
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Austin, Texas]] <br> [[Brooklyn, New York]]
| origin = [[Austin, Texas]] and [[Brooklyn, New York]]
| genre = [[Indie Rock]] <br> [[Alternative rock]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[alternative rock]]
| years_active = 2002–present
| years_active = 2002–present
| label = [[Polyvinyl Records]]
| label = [[Polyvinyl Records|Polyvinyl]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = [http://www.volcanoimstillexcited.com Official website]
| website = {{URL|http://www.volcanoimstillexcited.com}}
| current_members =
| current_members = [[Mark Duplass]] ([[singing|vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]])<br />Craig Montoro ([[guitar]], [[singing|vocals]])<br />John Thomas Robinette, III ([[drum kit|drums]], [[singing|vocals]])
* [[Mark Duplass]]
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| past_members = Byron Westbrook ([[guitar]])
* Craig Montoro
* John Thomas Robinette, III
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| past_members =
* Byron Westbrook
}}
}}


'''Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'''<ref>{{Citation |last=Borolla |first=Caroline |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! |url=http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=545494 |publisher=''CMJ'' |date= |accessdate=2007-09-15}}</ref> was an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Brooklyn, New York]] (originally from [[Austin, Texas]]). The band's name (which has been described as "ludicrous")<ref>{{Citation |last=Hancox |first=Dan |title=The Download |url=http://www.newstatesman.com/200508010027 |publisher=''New Statesmen'' |date=2005-08-01 |accessdate=2007-11-13}}</ref> was reportedly inspired by the [[Tom Hanks]] film ''[[Joe Versus the Volcano]]'',<ref>{{Citation |last=Goldstein |first=Hartley |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Album Review |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23028-volcano-im-still-excited?artist_title=23028-volcano-im-still-excited |publisher=''Pitchfork Media'' |date=2004-02-24 |accessdate=2007-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070525231530/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23028-volcano-im-still-excited?artist_title=23028-volcano-im-still-excited |archive-date=2007-05-25 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> though the band has never revealed the inspiration for the name.<ref>{{Citation |last=Shvartsman |first=Dan |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Interview |url=http://www.30music.com/int.php?action=archiveInt&int=45&term=V |publisher=''30music.com |date=2004-03-08 |accessdate=2007-09-15}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
'''Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'''<ref>{{Citation |last=Borolla |first=Caroline |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! |url=http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=545494 |publisher=CMJ |access-date=September 15, 2007 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> was an American [[indie rock]] band from [[Brooklyn, New York]] (originally from [[Austin, Texas]]). The band's name (which has been described as "ludicrous")<ref>{{Citation |last=Hancox |first=Dan |title=The Download |url=http://www.newstatesman.com/200508010027 |publisher=New Statesmen |date=August 1, 2005 |access-date=November 13, 2007}}</ref> was reportedly inspired by the [[Tom Hanks]] film ''[[Joe Versus the Volcano]]'',<ref>{{Citation |last=Goldstein |first=Hartley |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Album Review |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23028-volcano-im-still-excited?artist_title=23028-volcano-im-still-excited |publisher=Pitchfork Media |date=February 24, 2004 |access-date=September 15, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070525231530/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23028-volcano-im-still-excited?artist_title=23028-volcano-im-still-excited |archive-date=May 25, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> though the band has never revealed the inspiration for the name.<ref>{{Citation |last=Shvartsman |first=Dan |title=Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Interview |url=http://www.30music.com/int.php?action=archiveInt&int=45&term=V |website=30music |date=March 8, 2004 |access-date=September 15, 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The band's beginnings can be traced back to 1998. At the time, [[Mark Duplass]] was touring the country in support of his solo debut, ''[[Small Hands]]''. This earned him a [[record deal]] with [[Mercury Records]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Sendra |first=Tim |title=Allmusic/MSN Music Biography |url=http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16642460&menu=bio |publisher=''Allmusic''/''MSN'' |date= |accessdate=2007-09-15}}</ref> After another solo release, Duplass moved from Austin to [[New York City]] to pursue his music career. Shortly after arriving in New York, Duplass was diagnosed with [[tendinitis]] in both of his arms,<ref>{{Citation |last=Rafferty |first=Ryan |title=Quirky band holds its own |url=http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2004/03/04/Scene/Quirky.Band.Holds.Its.Own-625161.shtml |publisher=''The Observer'' |date=2004-03-04 |accessdate=2007-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813104925/http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2004/03/04/Scene/Quirky.Band.Holds.Its.Own-625161.shtml |archive-date=2009-08-13 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> and was told that playing the guitar would further aggravate his injury.<ref>{{Citation|last= |first= |title=Polyvinyl Biography |url=https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/bands/band_info.asp?bandID=113 |publisher=''Polyvinyl Records'' |date= |accessdate=2007-09-15 |format=&ndash; <sup>[https://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=intitle%3APolyvinyl+Biography&as_publication=&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813145719/https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/bands/band_info.asp?bandID=113 |archivedate=August 13, 2007 }}</ref> Wanting to remain in music, Duplass enrolled in [[City College of New York]] to study [[Musical composition|composition]].{{dead link|date=February 2013}}<ref>{{Citation|last=Wallen |first=Doug |title=Three For Fighting |url=http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=6840&highlight=Volcano,%20I\'m%20still%20Excited!! |publisher=''Philadelphia Weekly'' |date=2004-02-11 |accessdate=2007-09-15 |format=&ndash; <sup>[https://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=author%3AWallen+intitle%3AThree+For+Fighting&as_publication=&as_ylo=&as_yhi=&btnG=Search Scholar search]</sup> |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060317123147/http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=6840 |archivedate=March 17, 2006 }} </ref> He turned to playing the [[organ (music)|organ]] as it was the only instrument which he was able to play pain-free.<ref>{{Citation |last=Lindsay |first=Cam |title=In Music We Trust Review |url=http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/66r51.html |publisher=''In Music We Trust'' |date=June–August 2004 |accessdate=2007-09-15}}</ref>
The band's beginnings can be traced back to 1998. At the time, [[Mark Duplass]] was touring the country in support of his solo debut, ''[[Small Hands]]''. This earned him a [[record deal]] with [[Mercury Records]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Sendra |first=Tim |title=Allmusic/MSN Music Biography |url=http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16642460&menu=bio |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710115645/http://music.msn.com/artist/?artist=16642460&menu=bio |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 10, 2012 |publisher=Allmusic/MSN |access-date=September 15, 2007 }}</ref> After another solo release, Duplass moved from Austin to [[New York City]] to pursue his music career. Shortly after arriving in New York, Duplass was diagnosed with [[tendinitis]] in both of his arms,<ref>{{Citation |last=Rafferty |first=Ryan |title=Quirky band holds its own |url=http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2004/03/04/Scene/Quirky.Band.Holds.Its.Own-625161.shtml |publisher=The Observer |date=March 4, 2004 |access-date=November 13, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813104925/http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2004/03/04/Scene/Quirky.Band.Holds.Its.Own-625161.shtml |archive-date=August 13, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was told that playing the guitar would further aggravate his injury.<ref>{{Citation|title=Polyvinyl Biography |url=https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/bands/band_info.asp?bandID=113 |publisher=Polyvinyl Records |access-date=September 15, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813145719/https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/bands/band_info.asp?bandID=113 |archive-date=August 13, 2007 }}</ref> Wanting to remain in music, Duplass enrolled in [[City College of New York]] to study [[Musical composition|composition]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Wallen |first=Doug |title=Three For Fighting |url=http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=6840&highlight=Volcano,%20I\'m%20still%20Excited!! |publisher=Philadelphia Weekly |date=February 11, 2004 |access-date=September 15, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060317123147/http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=6840 |archive-date=March 17, 2006 }}</ref> He turned to playing the [[organ (music)|organ]] as it was the only instrument which he was able to play pain-free.<ref>{{Citation |last=Lindsay |first=Cam |title=In Music We Trust Review |url=http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/66r51.html |publisher=In Music We Trust |date=June–August 2004 |access-date=September 15, 2007}}</ref>


Duplass returned to Texas in late 2002 to record songs he had written. This resulted in Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'s debut [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Carbon Copy (album)|Carbon Copy]]''. ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'' favorably compared "The New Brad" from ''Carbon Copy'' to [[Rufus Wainwright]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Gray |first=Christopher |title=TCB |url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A149236 |publisher=''The Austin Chronicle'' |date=2003-03-14 |accessdate=2007-11-13}}</ref> While touring to support this release, the band was noticed by [[Polyvinyl Records|Polyvinyl]], who released the group's full-length [[Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! (album)|eponymous debut]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Ewing |first=Drew |title=Volcano rebels against mainstream sound |url=http://media.www.unewsonline.com/media/storage/paper953/news/2004/02/05/UndefinedSection/Volcano.Rebels.Against.Mainstream.Sound-1669462.shtml |publisher=''The University News'' |date=2004-02-05 |accessdate=2007-11-13 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Duplass returned to Texas in late 2002 to record songs he had written. This resulted in Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'s debut [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Carbon Copy (album)|Carbon Copy]]''. ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'' favorably compared "The New Brad" from ''Carbon Copy'' to [[Rufus Wainwright]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Gray |first=Christopher |title=TCB |url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A149236 |publisher=The Austin Chronicle |date=March 14, 2003 |access-date=November 13, 2007}}</ref> While touring to support this release, the band was noticed by [[Polyvinyl Records|Polyvinyl]], who released the group's full-length [[Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! (album)|eponymous debut]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ewing |first=Drew |title=Volcano rebels against mainstream sound |url=https://unewsonline.com/2004/02/volcanorebelsagainstmainstreamsound/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=The University News}}</ref>


The band drew inspiration from acts such as [[Elvis Costello]], [[Guided By Voices]], [[Death Cab For Cutie]], [[Beulah (band)|Beulah]] and [[Wilco]], according to Duplass.<ref>{{Citation |last=Childs |first=Edwin |title=Indie rock trio blazing its way from coast to coast |url=http://www.redandblack.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=ab4d8c21-7fe8-41e1-8aa5-fb169db12016 |publisher=''Red and Black'' |date=2002-10-30 |accessdate=2007-11-13 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Rumors of a reunion have circulated throughout Brooklyn in 2010.
The band drew inspiration from acts such as [[Elvis Costello]], [[Guided By Voices]], [[Death Cab For Cutie]], [[Beulah (band)|Beulah]] and [[Wilco]], according to Duplass. Rumors of a reunion have circulated throughout Brooklyn in 2010.


==Other pursuits==
==Other pursuits==
In addition to their activities with Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, the individual band members have collaborated with other artists. Craig Montoro contributed to [[Mates of State]]'s 2003 release ''[[Team Boo]]'' as well as [[Sufjan Stevens]]'s ''[[Illinois (Sufjan Stevens album)|Illinois]]''<!-- DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ALBUM: the album is "Illinois", one track is "Come on Feel the Illinoise": see the Talk:Sufjan_Stevens page--> in 2005.<ref>{{Citation |last=Ford |first=Jon |title=BBC Album of the Day |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/whatson/aotd/aotd_sufjan_illinoise.shtml |publisher=''BBC'' |date= |accessdate=2007-09-15 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080126100959/http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/whatson/aotd/aotd_sufjan_illinoise.shtml |archivedate = 2008-01-26}}</ref> Duplass has written, produced, and starred in many films such as ''[[Humpday]]'' and ''[[Cyrus (2010 comedy-drama film)|Cyrus]]'' and starred in the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] sitcom ''[[The League]]''.
In addition to their activities with Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, the individual band members have collaborated with other artists. Craig Montoro contributed to [[Mates of State]]'s 2003 release ''[[Team Boo]]'' as well as [[Sufjan Stevens]]'s ''[[Illinois (Sufjan Stevens album)|Illinois]]''<!-- DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ALBUM: the album is "Illinois", one track is "Come on Feel the Illinoise": see the Talk:Sufjan_Stevens page--> in 2005.<ref>{{Citation |last=Ford |first=Jon |title=BBC Album of the Day |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/whatson/aotd/aotd_sufjan_illinoise.shtml |publisher=BBC |access-date=September 15, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080126100959/http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/whatson/aotd/aotd_sufjan_illinoise.shtml |archive-date = January 26, 2008}}</ref> Duplass has written, produced, and starred in many films such as ''[[Humpday]]'' and ''[[Cyrus (2010 comedy-drama film)|Cyrus]]'' and starred in the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] sitcom ''[[The League]]'' and [[Apple TV]] drama series, [[The Morning Show (American TV series)|The Morning Show]].


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 29 November 2024

Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
John Robinette performing at Mojo's in Columbia, Missouri, 2004
John Robinette performing at Mojo's in Columbia, Missouri, 2004
Background information
OriginAustin, Texas and Brooklyn, New York
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active2002–present
LabelsPolyvinyl
Members
Past members
  • Byron Westbrook
Websitewww.volcanoimstillexcited.com

Volcano, I'm Still Excited!![1] was an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York (originally from Austin, Texas). The band's name (which has been described as "ludicrous")[2] was reportedly inspired by the Tom Hanks film Joe Versus the Volcano,[3] though the band has never revealed the inspiration for the name.[4]

History

[edit]

The band's beginnings can be traced back to 1998. At the time, Mark Duplass was touring the country in support of his solo debut, Small Hands. This earned him a record deal with Mercury Records.[5] After another solo release, Duplass moved from Austin to New York City to pursue his music career. Shortly after arriving in New York, Duplass was diagnosed with tendinitis in both of his arms,[6] and was told that playing the guitar would further aggravate his injury.[7] Wanting to remain in music, Duplass enrolled in City College of New York to study composition.[8] He turned to playing the organ as it was the only instrument which he was able to play pain-free.[9]

Duplass returned to Texas in late 2002 to record songs he had written. This resulted in Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'s debut EP, Carbon Copy. The Austin Chronicle favorably compared "The New Brad" from Carbon Copy to Rufus Wainwright.[10] While touring to support this release, the band was noticed by Polyvinyl, who released the group's full-length eponymous debut.[11]

The band drew inspiration from acts such as Elvis Costello, Guided By Voices, Death Cab For Cutie, Beulah and Wilco, according to Duplass. Rumors of a reunion have circulated throughout Brooklyn in 2010.

Other pursuits

[edit]

In addition to their activities with Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, the individual band members have collaborated with other artists. Craig Montoro contributed to Mates of State's 2003 release Team Boo as well as Sufjan Stevens's Illinois in 2005.[12] Duplass has written, produced, and starred in many films such as Humpday and Cyrus and starred in the FX sitcom The League and Apple TV drama series, The Morning Show.

References

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  1. ^ Borolla, Caroline, Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, CMJ, retrieved September 15, 2007[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Hancox, Dan (August 1, 2005), The Download, New Statesmen, retrieved November 13, 2007
  3. ^ Goldstein, Hartley (February 24, 2004), Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Album Review, Pitchfork Media, archived from the original on May 25, 2007, retrieved September 15, 2007
  4. ^ Shvartsman, Dan (March 8, 2004), "Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Interview", 30music, retrieved September 15, 2007[dead link‍]
  5. ^ Sendra, Tim, Allmusic/MSN Music Biography, Allmusic/MSN, archived from the original on July 10, 2012, retrieved September 15, 2007
  6. ^ Rafferty, Ryan (March 4, 2004), Quirky band holds its own, The Observer, archived from the original on August 13, 2009, retrieved November 13, 2007
  7. ^ Polyvinyl Biography, Polyvinyl Records, archived from the original on August 13, 2007, retrieved September 15, 2007
  8. ^ Wallen, Doug (February 11, 2004), Three For Fighting, Philadelphia Weekly, archived from the original on March 17, 2006, retrieved September 15, 2007
  9. ^ Lindsay, Cam (June–August 2004), In Music We Trust Review, In Music We Trust, retrieved September 15, 2007
  10. ^ Gray, Christopher (March 14, 2003), TCB, The Austin Chronicle, retrieved November 13, 2007
  11. ^ Ewing, Drew. "Volcano rebels against mainstream sound". The University News. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Ford, Jon, BBC Album of the Day, BBC, archived from the original on January 26, 2008, retrieved September 15, 2007
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