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Kompost is the brainchild of prog-pop rocker Kerry Chicoine.
Formed in 1997 and based in Los Angeles, Kompost comprises some of the most sophisticated
art-pop this side of Jason Falkner. Kompost's debut release, 'Sweet' is chock full
of soaring melodies, hook-filled choruses and atmospheric, surprising changes which
will keep you captivated listen after listen. You can sample some Kompost at http://www.mp3.com/artists/15/kompost.html
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'Sweet' is available online from CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/buy/kompost.htm
as well as through a distribution deal with Jeremy Morris' Jam Records. For a quick
and dirty review of 'Sweet' check out http://www3.sympatico.ca/cms.cas/kompost.htm
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In addition to Kompost, Kerry plays keyboards in Nipper and the Seaturtles featuring
Nipper Seaturtle (aka Gwynne Kahn, formerly of The Negro Problem, Bean, and
the Pandoras, among others). Kerry also plays bass in LA pop band Kickstand featuring
Ken West (Upsy Daisy), Wil O'Brien (the Andersons!) and Lisa Mychols (the Masticators).
For more information on Kickstand, check out http://www.popstar.net/kickstand/
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Kerry has been involved in various bands and recording projects since the mid-1980s.
In addition to Kompost, Kerry has produced recordings for artists such as the Bethsusans,
the Beads, Love Desert and the Worldshakers. From 1988 to 1993, Kerry nurtured the
Beads, a Wings/George Harrison-inspired quartet, who produced three cassette releases.
From 1993 through 1996 Kerry worked with the Bethsusans, who released two sparking
acoustic guitar-based cassettes. With the advent of the grunge scene, Kerry found himself
being increasingly drawn towards heavier, electric guitar-based songs, disbanded the
Bethsusans, and created Kompost. |
