Caralee McElroy | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1983 Olympia, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Caralee McElroy (born December 27, 1983) is a Brooklyn-based American multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands Xiu Xiu, XXL, and Cold Cave.
Biography
McElroy was born in Olympia, WA and was raised in Modesto, California and Seattle, Washington. She grew up immersed in both music and the visual arts. [1] Her father, Brent, is a luthier and builds acoustic guitars. [2]
Music
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years, she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and keyboards. [1]
Xiu Xiu
In 2003, McElroy met her long-lost cousin, Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu. He needed a multi-instrumentalist, so she auditioned and joined Xiu Xiu during their Fabulous Muscles tour in 2004. [1] McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009. [3]
Cold Cave
In February 2009, Caralee joined the band Cold Cave. She left in early 2010.
Other activities and collaborations
McElroy appeared on recordings for Casiotone for the Painfully Alone in 2006. [4] As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with Chris Garneau. [5]
Discography
- with Xiu Xiu
- 2004 – "Fleshettes" CD single
- 2005 – La Forêt
- 2006 – The Air Force
- 2007 – Remixed & Covered
- 2008 - Women as Lovers
- with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen)
- 2005 – Ciautistico!
- 2007 – ¿Spicchiology?
- with Cold Cave
- 2009 - Electronic Dreams cassette
- 2009 - Cremations CD
- 2009 - Stars Explode split cassette with Prurient
- 2009 - Easel and Ruby 12" single
- 2009 - Love Comes Close CD/LP
- 2006 - Graceland
- 2006 - Young Shields
References
- ^ a b c "Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
- ^ Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com Archived February 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org Archived January 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. May 14, 2009.
- ^ Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com
- ^ Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview. May 27, 2009.
External links
- Caralee McElroy at AllMusic
- Caralee McElroy discography at Discogs
- Caralee McElroy Discography at CD Universe
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- American multi-instrumentalists
- Musicians from Seattle
- Musicians from Modesto, California
- Musicians from Olympia, Washington
- 1983 births
- Living people
- American women in electronic music
- Guitarists from California
- Guitarists from Washington (state)
- 21st-century American women guitarists
- 21st-century American guitarists