Choir Boy (band)

Choir Boy is an alternative rock/dream-pop band from Salt Lake City.[1]

This article is about the dream-pop band. For the American playwright, see Choir_Boy.
Choir Boy
OriginSalt Lake City, Utah United States
Genres
Years active2016 –present
Websitewww.daisrecords.com/collections/choir-boy

Their ‘dream pop’ sound is reminiscent of 80s synth pop,[2] and has been described as ‘somewhere between Brandon Flowers, Boy George and Kate Bush’,[3] The name "Choir Boy” was initially intended as an insult, which was used to torment lead singer Adam Klopp as a teenager when he fronted bands in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.[4]

History of the band

Choir Boy released their debut album, Passive With Desire, in 2016 on Team Love Records. They then signed to Dais Records, following up their first album with the 2018 single, Sunday Light. Their latest album, Gathering Swans, was released in May 2020 to warm reviews.[5]

Reception

New Noise praised their second album, Gathering Swans, saying that it “has elements that everyone wants in sensible pop; danceable, memorable, meaningful, powerful, music and lyrics that stay with you and don’t need to beg for repeated listens.” Newsweek was equally positive, saying that the “second album from Choir Boy mastermind Adam Klopp features a dramatically moving vocal performance all throughout.”[6] Paste (magazine) also gave the album a good review, saying that “Choir Boy is one-of-a-kind band with a one-of-a-kind sound.”[7]

Band members

Permanent lineup
  • Adam Klopp, vocals, synths, guitar, piano, percussion and sequencing
  • Chaz Costello, bass
  • Jeff Kleinman, saxophone and keyboard
  • Michael Paulsen, guitar

Past members
  • Katrina Marie Rick Peterson, vocals
  • Bret Meisenbach, guitar
  • Jacob Hall, drums
  • Kyle Hooper, keyboard
  • Alyssa Pyper, strings

Discography

Albums

References
  1. Interview: Seeing the world through the lens of Choir Boy, Amy Smolcic Wickedd Childd. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. Interview: Adam Klopp talks about “Gathering Swans” and Choir Boy, Marija Buljeta– Alt Venger. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. Choir Boy hit big with ‘Gathering Swans’, Nick Ikin– The Rodeo. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. Choir Boy Announce New Album 'Gathering Swans' on Dais, Broadway World. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  5. Choir Boy Announce New Album 'Gathering Swans' on Dais, Broadway World. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  6. Album Review: Choir Boy – Gathering Swans, Michael Mitchell - New Noise. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  7. Choir Boy Shine Brighter than Ever on Gathering Swans, Annie Black - Paste Magazine. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  8. Choir Boy, Team Love. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  9. Gathering Swans, Apple Music. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
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