Candy Claws

Candy Claws
Origin	Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Genres	Dream pop^[1] noise pop^[2] shoegazing^[3]
Years active	2007 (2007)–present
Labels	Twosyllable Indiecater
Associated acts	Sound of Ceres
Website	candyclaws.com

Past members	Ryan Hover Karen Hover Kay Bertholf

Candy Claws is an American dream pop group formed in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was formed in 2007 by Kay Bertholf and Ryan Hover, who shared interests in "electronics, droning shoegaze rock, and classic psychedelic pop."^[2]

History

In 2009, the band released their debut album, In the Dream of the Sea Life, which was inspired by Rachel Carson's book The Sea Around Us. Originally released by Wave Magic label, it was re-released by Irish independent label Indiecater Records and earned enthusiastic reviews from the international music press. In 2010, the Twosyllable Records released the band's follow-up album, Hidden Lands, which was inspired by Richard M. Ketchum's The Secret Life of the Forest. During this time, Candy Claw also assembled an expanded eight-piece touring band for live performances.^[2] The band's third album, Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time, was released in 2013.^[1]

In 2014, Ryan and Karen formed a new band, Sound of Ceres, featuring the members of The Apples in Stereo and The Drums.^[4] The band released their debut album, Nostalgia for Infinity in 2016.^[3]

Band members

Ryan Hover — synthesizer, vocals
Kay Bertholf — guitar, vocals
Karen Hover (McCormick) — vocals, percussion, keyboard

Discography

Studio albums

In the Dream of the Sea Life (2009)
Hidden Lands (2010)
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time (2013)

EPs

Two Airships / Exploder Falls (2008)
Warm Forever (2010)
Daytrotter Session (2010)

Compilation albums

Glacier Prey (2009)

References

1 2 Cohen, Ian (June 24, 2013). "Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time Forever". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
1 2 3 Deming, Mark. "Candy Claws". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
1 2 Tim Sendra (2016-03-04). "Nostalgia for Infinity - Sound of Ceres | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
↑ Sendra, Tim. "Sound of Ceres". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2016.

External links

Candy Claws discography at Discogs

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